September 2015

For newcomers to Spanish, or those who don’t feel confident in their skills, reading can be feel like an insurmountable obstacle to becoming fluent in Spanish. Part of what can make it feel like such a burdensome task is the feelings of the reader themselves. It’s easy to get discouraged when you don’t understand something, and it’s easy to become daunted by books you’re interested in that you feel are out of your league. Here are seven simple tips to help you read más y mejor! 1. Find your comfort zone Your comfort zone in reading largely depends on your […]

1. Make learning a fun experience! First and most important of all, do not make learning Spanish a chore for yourself. People are more likely to learn, remember, and enjoy themselves when they find studying and practice fun. It’s the same way with cleaning: it doesn’t have to be a huge burdensome task, but when you see it as this big insurmountable obstacle, you end up not enjoying it, or not doing it at all. Figure out how you study best and what makes an enjoyable study session. Do you like writing, or are you a meticulous note taker? Do […]