by Andrew | Nov 15, 2010 | General Language-Learning, Spanish
Spoken or written with ease That’s the primary definition in the dictionary for the word “fluent”, and you know what: that’s the only thing that the word “fluent” absolutely, definitely means regardless of who you’re talking... Read more
by Andrew | Nov 7, 2010 | Learn Spanish from Music Videos, Spanish
One of the best possible ways to learn Spanish is to use Spanish-language popular media (TV shows, music, movies, etc.) that you actually enjoy (really important here) and/or are interested in, because it does wonders for your focus, concentration, attention to... Read more
by Andrew | Nov 3, 2010 | Spanish
This simple, easy-to-learn secret that even the most linguistically-challenged can master literally overnight is used by many of the most respected and skilled polyglots and language teachers in the world, and it’s never really been laid out, explained, and... Read more
by Andrew | Oct 18, 2010 | General Language-Learning, Spanish
The hardest part about learning your first language is figuring out what precisely to do, where to begin, coming up with a plan, a course of study for yourself–what to do, and what order to do it in. This is one of those personal preference things, it really is:... Read more
by Andrew | Aug 24, 2010 | General Language-Learning
There are essentially two language learning styles that people have, and it’s not necessarily black or white, but they will typically have a preference for one or the other, usually a strong preference: global or linear. Most language teachers, in schools anyway... Read more
by Andrew | Aug 19, 2010 | General Language-Learning
One question that beginners inevitably ask is “how long should I study every day?”. I will save you a lot of my usual babbling and give you my personal opinion based on years of experience in foreign language learning right now: 30 minutes per day is the... Read more
by Andrew | Aug 18, 2010 | General Language-Learning, Miscellaneous, Spanish
Just found this, I smiled a bit, kind of funny (“Merci beau coup!” lol), but he’s absolutely right: Most Western Europeans speak at least two languages fluently, and someone speaking 5 or 6 isn’t the least bit abnormal or special over there at... Read more
by Andrew | Aug 10, 2010 | Basic Spanish Grammar Rules: Lessons & Explanations, General Language-Learning, Popular, Spanish
This is going to start out a bit technical and academic, but I promise that if you’ll wade through it you will be rewarded with some very useful practical information that you can use to significantly enhance your learning of the Spanish language, or any other... Read more
