Archive for the 'Learn Spanish' Category
April 28, 2016
Top 15 tips to remember words when learning Spanish
Hey Spanish learner!
We recently gave you some shortcuts to learn Spanish.
In your journey to become fluent and conversational in less time that is needed to say “Gotta catch 'em all”, we will this time give you the Top 15 tips to remember words!
1. Use repetition: reading, writing and speaking words over and over again.
2. Associate words with drawings, pictures and funny scenes.
3. Try to use the language routinely in the context of daily life.
4. Reading as much as possible, especially the newspaper, helps you to remember words.
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5. Learn about the roots of words and how different words are related to each other.
6. Speak as often as possible with native... Show more
April 22, 2016
The Top 5 Shortcuts To Learning Spanish!
Hey Listeners!
So you've decided to study Spanish, now what?
Chances are you're looking to become fluent and conversational as fast as possible, right? Well then, look no further! This is the list for you!
Without further ado, here are the top 5 shortcuts to learning Spanish!
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1. Create A Study Schedule And Set Some Goals:
This one may seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many unorganized language learners there are in the world! Creating a schedule allows you to manage your time wisely, enabling you to free up time to study consistently. Goals are also a key component of learning Spanish. These give you motivation and something to strive for.
2. Make It Fun:
You... Show more
April 1, 2016
3 Tactics For Boosting Your Spanish Listening Skills at SpanishPod101
Hello Listeners,
When it comes to listening to and understanding Spanish, most beginners struggle. They hear the few words they know. And the rest just fly in one ear and out the other. Does this happen to you too?
In this post, you’re going to learn about 3 tactics that are guaranteed to sharpen your listening comprehension skills!
1. Try Our Listening Comprehension Series
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This is a complete lesson series dedicated purely to testing and improving your listening skills. You can find all of the videos from this series in the “Bonus Video Lessons” section of our site! In the video lesson, you’ll hear a dialogue in your target language. Then, you’ll be asked to answer... Show more
December 17, 2015
Have you heard about Nacimiento (The Nativity Scene)?
Nativity scenes are very traditional Christmas decorations depicting the birth of Jesus Christ.
It is set up before Christmas, traditionally on December 8th, according to the celebration of the Conception and stays up until February 2nd, the day of Candlemas.
El nacimiento es una decoración importante durante las fiestas de invierno.
The nativity scene is an important decoration during winter holidays.
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December 9, 2015
Did you know Edificio means Building?
Here are the words picked by Alex:
departamento - apartment
dormitorio - dormitory
rascacielos - skyscraper
Learn more words about buildings!
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November 28, 2015
¿Hablas inglés? Do you know how to answer this question?
Here's how to ask if someone speaks English:
¿Hablas inglés? Do you speak English?
Here are some ways to answer this question:
Sí, hablo inglés. Yes, I speak English.
No, no hablo inglés. No, I don't speak English.
Do you speak English?
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The Daily Dose of Spanish is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Spanish over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Spanish Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard.
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November 24, 2015
A piñata is a container made of pottery or paper. – Mexican Culture
A piñata is a decorated container that sometimes holds candy or small presents. They are mainly used at birthday parties, but are also common during other celebrations. People take turns trying to break the piñata with a stick. Once it’s been broken, the candy and small presents fall out for people to collect.
Celebramos los cumpleaños con una piñata. We celebrate birthdays with a piñata.
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November 23, 2015
What do you know about Día de la Revolución Mexicana (Mexican Revolution Day)?
November 20 is the official Mexican Revolution Day, but it's celebrated as a public holiday on the third Monday of November. Revolution Day commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution, which began in order to overthrow the dictator Porfirio Diaz in 1910. The revolution lasted 10 years.
Se suele cantar corridos en el Día de la Revolución. Ballads are usually sung on the Mexican Revolution Day.
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November 17, 2015
Did you know ‘Aduana’ means ‘customs’ in Spanish?
'Aduana' means 'customs' in Spanish.
Here are some words picked by Alex:
permiso de reingreso: re-entry permit
cuarentena: quarantine
pasaporte: passport
Learn more words about customs!
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P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Spanish with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons
The Daily Dose of Spanish is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Spanish over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Spanish Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard.
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November 16, 2015
Did you know ‘Tianguis’ means ‘street market’ in Spanish?
Tianguis are open air markets. They are fascinating remnants of the pre-Hispanic age and are still a very important part of the commercial exchange of most cities and towns in Mexico.
In general, the busiest day for the Tianguis is Sunday, when artisans and producers can leave their daily labor to go sell their merchandise, to do their shopping and to have fun.
Siempre hay mucha gente comprando en los tianguis. There are always a lot of people shopping at street markets.
P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Spanish with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons
The Daily Dose of Spanish is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your... Show more