While I do a lot of preaching against not speaking only textbook Spanish, I do think it’s really important. I spent 9 years studying in school, which set me up quite nicely for communicating on a daily basis. However, the lack of reading assignments and paper deadlines can be a little detrimental to that textbook […]
Memrise Wrap-Up – Other Features To Explore On Your Own
Memrise Wrap-up The previous Memrise lessons have shown you the basics of Memrise to get you started. However, there are other major features of Memrise that you should spend some time exploring as well. This lesson explains each of these other features briefly so you know where to continue exploring on your own. 1. Points […]
Memrise – Lesson 2: Learning Your First Words
Lesson Objectives 1. The Word Layout 2. How to add a picture to a word Introduction This lesson is all about the basic page that Memrise uses to test you for a specific word or phrase and the options that this page offers you, to help you memorize the word. Actions 1. The Word Layout […]
Memrise – Lesson 3: Practicing Your Spanish Words
Lesson Objectives 1. Review how Memrise tests your knowledge of words Introduction This lesson reviews the different ways that Memrise tests your knowledge of a word. Actions 1. Review How Memrise Tests Your Knowledge of Words Once you have reviewed a word for the first time and perhaps create a Mem, Memrise quickly begins to […]
Italki – Lesson 4: Find a Language Partner
“Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.” – Tom Landry Lesson Objectives 1. Find a language partner. 2. Schedule or have a conversation with a partner. 3. Find and contact more partners. Introduction In this lesson you learn […]
Italki – Lesson 5: Find a Teacher
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin Lesson Objectives 1. Learn about the 3 types of italki tutoring. 2. Learn about trial sessions. 3. Learn about ITC and paying for classes. 4. Search for a teacher. 5. How to select a teacher. 6. Sign up for a 30 minute trial […]
Introduction to Start Spanish Today
Excelente! Nice to see you are committed. So let’s make sure you are still in the right place. Who is this course for? • Absolute beginner Spanish students who have never heard a word of Spanish before. • Students who have attempted to learn Spanish in the past but never advanced beyond Hola and […]
Start Spanish Today… and I mean right now!
You have taken the right step to Start Spanish Today by joining me at Speaking Latino. As you begin (or even continue) your journey to Spanish fluency, we will offer tips, tools and ideas on how to make sure you move forward. My story is typical for language learners. I studied in school for several […]
Italki – Lesson 3: The Italki Community
“Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan.” – Margaret Thatcher Lesson Objectives 1. Write an entry in your notebook. 2. Answer a question for the community. 3. Ask a question to the community. Introduction Today we are going to focus on one portion of the main menu, the Community option, […]
Italki – Lesson 2: The Italki Page Layout
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” ― Yogi Berra Lesson Objectives 1. Review the main sections of the italki page. 2. Explore the main menu. 3. Explore the upper right administrative menu. 4. Confirm you installed Skype. Introduction Today we are going to do an overview of the […]
Italki – Lesson 1: Introduction to Italki
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” ― Abraham LincolnThe quote above highlights how important it is to prepare before you execute. As you begin Start Spanish Today, you are preparing to learn Spanish. So by the time you start studying, you will […]
Review: Become Fluent In Any Language
Too rushed to read my whole review? No problem. Here’s the important part: I strongly recommend this course for any language learner, whether beginner or already multilingual. It does a great job of presenting how to learn a language in a structured way, step-by-step while sharing the science of language learning as well as practical organization and tools to learn a language efficiently. Gabriel Wyner explains things simply and clearly. This is a course you should buy. The money is well worth it.
Memrise – Lesson 1: The Introduction
Lesson Objectives 1. Understand the Power of Memrise – An Introduction to Spaced Repetition 2. Create an account 3. Practice your first words. Introduction Using Memrise at first may appear to be complex. The screens can have a lot on the page. The basic function of Memrise, however, is simple and can be compared to […]
What Type of Adult Spanish Course Should I Take?
Many adults are finding that they need to be able to speak or understand Spanish in their work or personal lives, so much so that they will need some type of formal instruction. There are many different paths to receive this instruction, but the type you choose depends solely on what you want out of […]