A survey by the British Council reveals that more than a quarter (26%) of UK adults regret never learning another language fluently. One in four want to speak Spanish and would consider making language learning a New Year’s Resolution.
People often set up New Year’s Resolutions that are too difficult to achieve which is why they often lose interest and fail by February. In this blog post we will give you some tips of ways to make your New Year’s Resolution to learn a new language successful. Continue reading
10 New Year Traditions in Hispanic Countries
Two glasses of champagne and a vintage clock at a New Years Eve party.
In Spanish-speaking countries most of the New Year traditions are aimed at bringing good luck for the following year. Most of these rituals take place amongst friends and family either during the day or around midnight on New Year’s Eve (la Nochevieja). Continue reading
Perfect Christmas Gift for a Language Lover!
Language Lessons
I often meet people who say how much they would love to be able to speak another language and how they wish they had tried harder in language lessons in school.
Top reasons to learn another language
- You get out of your comfort zone.
- You can meet more people and make new friends abroad.
- You give your brain a boost.
- You feel more confident abroad.
- You are more employable with an extra skill.
- You become more confident.
- You learn more about your own language.
- Holidays are more stress-free.
6 Reasons Modern Foreign Languages Are Your Secret Weapon in a Global Job Market
Modern foreign languages give you a competitive edge because they enhance intercultural communication and give you access to the global labour market. Learning these modern foreign languages increases your professional value and makes you more valuable to foreign employers.
What if the secret to excelling in the global job market was simply investing in modern foreign languages? Modern careers require a blend of global awareness and cultural understanding that goes beyond basic job skills. Industries now operate in interconnected markets where communication across borders shapes daily decisions and long-term growth. In this environment, modern foreign languages act as strategic tools that help professionals to rise above routine performance. Continue reading
How Language Lessons Teach Better Communication Skills for Online Dating
Online dating depends heavily on communication, yet many people struggle to express themselves clearly in early conversations. Messages can be misunderstood, emotions can be unclear and tone can sometimes feel colder than intended. When people learn a new language, they start paying more attention to how they shape their thoughts and how their words affect the person they are speaking to. Lessons with a tutor encourage structure, clarity and patience, and these skills translate directly into better conversations online. Learning how to communicate well opens the door to more confident and meaningful conversations with new people. Continue reading
Boost your Language Skills with a Black Friday Offer
Up to 66% off Courses and Lessons
Black Friday is the perfect time during the year to benefit from huge discounts on language lessons and courses. Take advantage of the reduced prices for a short time only to supercharge your language learning. You may even like to use this offer to buy a unique Christmas gift for someone you know who is learning a language. Continue reading
5 Ways to Stay Motivated When Learning a Language!
When you start learning a language as a complete beginner it is easy to feel focused and motivated as it is fairly easy to grasp the basics, learn key words and start to make yourself understood in the language. Even asking for a coffee in the target language on your holiday can feel amazing once you realise that people really do understand you. As you progress in the language you come across more difficult things to understand and as you try to have a real conversation you realise how hard this can be. It is then easy to feel de-motivated and as if you will never be fluent in the language. This is normal! The key is not to give up and try the following tips to help you stay focused and motivated to keep learning: Continue reading
How to Talk about Illness in Spanish
Whenever you go on holiday the last thing you want is to fall ill or have an accident and end up at the doctor’s surgery, chemist or even the hospital! However this has sometimes happened to some of the people that I have taught Spanish to, so they were very thankful that we had covered this topic in Spanish – just in case!
Don’t let an illness spoil your holiday. If you learn just a few key phrases and learn to understand the questions that the doctor or pharmacist is likely to ask you, you will have a much more stress-free holiday.
In this blog post we will teach you a few of the key words and phrases to express feeling ill or being in pain. Continue reading
How to Say You are Scared in Spanish
Expresiones en español para expresar el miedo
With Halloween this week, here are some popular Spanish phrases to express fear:
Tener miedo: To be scared. [Literally: To have fear.]
“Ella tiene miedo a las alturas.” She is scared of heights.
Asustarse: To get frightened.
“Me asusté tanto que me temblaban las piernas.” I got so scared that my legs were shaking. Continue reading
How to Think in Spanish – 6 Tips!
Being able to think in Spanish is an important step to becoming fluent. To get to this stage takes a lot of time, work and effort.
Even though you may have learnt the verb endings for all the key tenses, you can write and understand Spanish, when it comes to thinking in Spanish this is a whole different level.
The good news is there are a few simple tricks you can use to train your brain to think in Spanish. This is the aim of this blog post – to teach you the techniques to help you think in Spanish. Continue reading
