How to type Spanish characters on an English keyboard
I am often asked by clients how they can type Spanish accents easily on an English computer. Although it is easy to get away with typing without any accents, it is a good idea to include them if possible as this will help you to remember which syllable to stress in a word and also because it can cause confusion; si = if, whereas sí = yes. el = the (for a masculine noun) but él = him/he.
Here are the easiest ways to add accented letters when typing in Spanish:
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Studying at the Don Quijote School, Madrid
I went to the Don Quijote School in Madrid in May and June 2011. It was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had! Before I went I had been studying Spanish with Fiona so I did know some Spanish before I went. Most people at the school already knew some Spanish but some people arrive as complete beginners! Continue reading
10 ways to become fluent fast when living abroad
Maybe you are a university student preparing for your year abroad. Perhaps you are going abroad to work or study for a few 
months. Even if you know enough basics to get by, it can still be daunting. From my own experiences as well as ideas from current and ex-clients here are a few tips for becoming fluent quickly. Continue reading
Interactive Spanish Picture Dictionary
Learn words quickly and easily with an interactive Spanish Picture Dictionary.
Although a standard Spanish-English dictionary is an invaluable resource, by combining the word with an image it is a much more effective way to learn and retain key vocabulary.
From client feedback it was clear that they needed a more useful method to learn words rather than just memorising word lists. As a result, I created an interactive Spanish Picture Dictionary with Powerpoint. It is organised into 20 key topic areas including over 800 slides. Continue reading
20 Brilliant ways to improve your Spanish!
Are you looking for more interesting and fun ways to improve your Spanish that do not take much time or effort? The following ideas from learners will inspire you and keep you motivated. As there are so many options available, I would suggest trying one idea at a time so that you don’t become completely overwhelmed. Continue reading Key tips to memorise Spanish vocabulary
Key tips to memorise Spanish vocabulary!
One of the keys to mastering Spanish is to learn new vocabulary. Many people find this difficult as busy lifestyles don’t allow you to spend as much time as you may like on learning new Spanish words. Many people do not have a great memory and struggle to remember even the most basic words. As a Spanish tutor, over the past nine years I have been creating new and inspiring ways to help learners memorise new words, which are described in this article. Continue reading
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