Learning Spanish through immersion by being in Spain is an adventure, and a hugely beneficial experience. Not only will you be immersing yourself in the Spanish language but Spanish culture and history. Learn when and why certain traditions are important in most Spanish speaking countries. Just those thoughts alone are very exciting. So, how do we learn Spanish in Spain? A daunting thought, am I right? If the idea still sounds exciting, read on. How to prepare and where to go can seem overwh

Are you looking for a way to learn Spanish that is fun and engaging? If so, you will love these Spanish jokes! Not only are they funny, but they also help to improve your vocabulary and pronunciation.  So why not give them a try today? You may be surprised at how much you can learn from a few silly jokes! What Makes Spanish Jokes So Funny? Have you ever wondered what makes Spanish jokes so funny? Here are a few reasons: A lot of it has to do with the language itself. Spanish is

DeafBlindness  Tactile signing is one method of communication used by the DeafBlind community, who have a combination of both hearing and vision losses. Having a dual sensory loss impacts communication, socialization, mobility, and daily living. Statistics from 2008 indicate that approximately 50,000 or more people (including children and adults) living in the United States are DeafBlind.  Being categorized as DeafBlind refers to a wide array of people; the sensory loss varies from person

Although it's certainly a rewarding experience, learning a new language can be a challenging endeavour. After all, a lot goes into mastering a language, from memorizing vocabulary to properly pronouncing sounds. Not only do you have to work on your speaking skills, but also your reading, writing, and listening skills, too. It takes a lot of brainpower, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be all work and no play! And that’s where language learning games come in. These engaging languag

Every language requires a different learning approach. Depending on how easy or hard a language is to learn, you can have varying practice times, materials, and degrees of discipline. In this article, you’ll learn about 10 popular languages and their difficulty levels from our language learning friend, Julie Petersen. Here’s a list of the 10 easiest to hardest languages to learn! Language difficulty is a hard thing to calculate. It really depends on a variety of factors, such as pe

Did you know that animals appear in 27% of children’s books? Animals are living things (e.g., earthworms, crabs, birds, and people) that play a huge role in children’s lives, saturating their books, toys, and games. Children have always been fascinated by animals, making ASL animal signs a popular topic to learn about.  The first sign you’ll want to learn is the actual sign for animal, which is also the same sign as creature and beast. To form the sign: your fingertips touch the chest,

Want to learn a new language? There are a few hobbies that can actually make learning easier! Find out what they are in this guest post by Liisi Pajula...   It’s widely known that being fluent in two or more languages is good for your brain and your well-being! The benefits of being bilingual run the gamut from increased problem-solving skills to improved memory and creativity, and speaking another language can even help slow the brain's aging and delay dementia. Obviously learni

You know how it goes. You have a long list of things you want to do, but with work, family and other obligations, there’s just not enough time in the day. So what do you do? You sacrifice your hobbies.  But what if there were another way? What if you could find “hidden” time for your hobbies? It might not be as difficult as you think.  Here are a few tips to help get you started with finding time for hobbies. How Much Time Should I Spend on My Hobbies? How much time should

Last week, we spoke about the best countries to learn Spanish but the truth is, any Spanish speaking country is worth visiting and learning about! In each country, you will find a rich culture and language peculiarities that will enrich your experience. Today, I want to give a list of countries you can add to your bucket list of Spanish speaking countries to visit, and we will also cover common greetings or expressions in each country so you can start practicing, as well as some language faux

Everyone has their own reasons for learning a language, but here's what they all share in common: receiving life-changing benefits. In this article, language teacher Carol Beth will show you 10 social benefits of learning a foreign language... When most students think of learning a foreign language, they think of the academic benefits alone: getting into college, impressing a future employer, or gaining an edge in the global marketplace. What many students don't realize is that there are a