8 fun ways to continue your language learning over the summer!
Despite the fact that summer is a busy time – it is also the ideal time to focus on learning a language – many people are off work, have more free time and the weather is better to get out and about doing different things. As most people learning a new language know, if you take a break from learning you really notice the difference when you come back to it and find that you have forgotten many things that you knew so well before. This is why it is really important to keep your learning going over the summer months. Here we will look at some fun ways you can keep learning over the summer: Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide: Days of the week in Spanish
One of the first things that beginners need to learn are the days of the week. They are useful for understanding the days that shops, restaurants and museums are open and closed. They are useful to make arrangements to meet up with friends, colleagues or relatives and days often come up in general conversation. They are therefore an essential part of any beginner learner’s vocabulary.
The days of the week in Spanish are:
lunes – Monday
martes – Tuesday
miércoles – Wednesday
jueves – Thursday
viernes – Friday
sábado – Saturday
domingo – Sunday Continue reading
Review of Lingopie – Learn a Language By Watching TV – 70% off for a limited time!
The best way to learn a language is by finding a way to study that you enjoy. Most people enjoy watching television and films anyway so why not combine this activity with studying your target language?
Lingopie does just this – it is an app that combines watching TV with learning a language. In this blog post we will look at how you can learn a language by watching TV and also how Lingopie * works. Continue reading
7 Creative Spanish Writing Practice Ideas
Many people think that writing in Spanish is too difficult and they will never get the hang of it. This is a complete myth. If you start small and build on that regularly then over time you will find that you find it easy.People do not realise that being able to write in Spanish is a crucial part of improving your Spanish.
It teaches you to put into practice what you have learnt. It helps you try out your own sentences and helps you become fluent and eventually able to say whatever you want in Spanish.
In this blog post we will look at some creative ways that you can get good writing practice in Spanish.
Tackle the new dictation part of the GCSE Spanish listening exam with ease
For the first time this year the Spanish GCSE listening exam will feature a dictation section whereby students listen to a recording in Spanish and have to write down what they hear. This tests students’ ability to accurately transcribe spoken Spanish.
In this blog post we will look at how to prepare for this part of the listening exam to make sure you achieve the best marks. Continue reading
Easter GCSE Spanish Revision Lessons
The Easter holidays are a busy time for GCSE Students in Year 11 who will soon be starting their exams.
In addition to the written exams which start in May, language students will have the speaking exam before in April or early May. This is why we offer intensive revision lessons over the school Easter holidays. These can be tailored to whichever exam board the student is following. In this post we will give you an insight into what you will gain from these sessions. Continue reading
How to Excel in the New “Read Aloud” Section of the GCSE Spanish Speaking Exam
The Spanish speaking exam has changed this year. For the first time it features a new “read aloud” section whereby students have to read out a text in Spanish. The text will be a minimum of 35 words at the foundation tier and 50 words at the higher tier. In this blog post we will look at what to expect in this new part of the speaking exam, how to prepare for it and offer some tips to help you perfect your pronunciation and to achieve the highest marks. Continue reading
How to Achieve a Top Mark in the Spanish GCSE Speaking Exam
The Spanish speaking exam at GCSE is quite a big deal. It contributes 25% towards the final grade and is always the first of the exams you do, normally in April so you need to be prepared for this one first. It is also the most nerve-racking of all the exams you do because you are ‘on the spot’ sitting in front of your teacher being recorded. There is less time to think because you have to respond then and there.
The good thing is, if you learn the right techniques to tackle this exam and prepare for this exam in the right way you will arrive at the exam calm and confident and therefore put yourself in the best possible position to get the best mark you can. Continue reading
Review of Online Course “Essential Holiday Spanish”
This course aims to teach beginners of Spanish the key words and phrases to survive easily on holiday in any Spanish-speaking country.
You will learn how to greet the locals, take a taxi, check in at the hotel, order food and drinks, ask for directions, go shopping and deal with emergency situations.
The course is based on authentic dialogues between a native speaker and a tourist.
Here is a review from someone who recently downloaded the course: Continue reading
10 Simple Tricks to Learn Spanish Fast
Learning a language can be challenging. Not only the actual study itself but for most people it can be difficult to find the time to fit it into your already busy lifestyle and also sticking to this and staying motivated to continue learning.
In this blog post we will look at tried and tested ways that you can easily fit language learning into your daily life and keep learning fun and simple. Continue reading
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