The foundation for learning Spanish is all about learning new words. Let’s face it, even with flawless grammar and an awesome accent, you won’t get far if you don’t have a fair amount of words to say. In the book How to Learn a Foreign Language by Paul Pimsleur, he says learning the most 1,000…
Category: Best Spanish Courses and Apps
Spanish Pod 101 Podcast for Spanish Language Learners: A Candid Review
An honest, in-depth review of Spanish Pod 101 for Spanish language learners I’m often asked about my favorite, go-to resources for learning Spanish. As a beginner or even intermediate Spanish learner, it can be hard to find effective material that’s appropriate for your level. Since no one approach works for everyone, it’s important to test…
Can You Really Become Fluent in Spanish Using Duolingo?
If you’ve ever thought about learning a new language, I’m sure you’ve heard of Duolingo. The Pittsburgh-based tech company boasts over 100 million users, 27 languages, and the prestige of being the most popular online language-learning program. It’s a free language learning program, available online and as a mobile app, and uses game-like lessons, on-the-spot…
An Honest Review of Mango Languages
Should You Use the Mango Language Learning Program? What is Mango Languages? Mango is an online language-learning program that offers 72 different languages and is constantly working to expand. According to the website Mango is “language with beauty and brains…organized, practical, and totally painless.” Mango is available through a free app or desktop version….
Is the Pimsleur Spanish Course Right for You? An Honest Review
Learning a new language is hard. Sometimes, figuring out what will help you learn a new language is even harder. There are so many options that it is difficult to know where to begin. For that reason, I often get asked my opinion of the Pimsleur Spanish Program In the past, I used Pimsleur for…
Learning Spanish on a Budget: How to Find an Affordable Tutor on iTalki (Updated for 2018)
If you’re learning Spanish (or any other language) on a budget, you should check out iTalki. The site provides access to hundreds of vetted language tutors from all over the world for one-on-one private tutoring sessions. The lessons are generally taught via Skype, so you can chat with anyone, anywhere in the world. I love the…
The 6 Best Sites and Apps for Finding Spanish Conversation Partners
It can be frustrating to learn Spanish and not have anyone to talk to. That’s why many language learners look for language exchange partners to practice conversation skills. Thanks to technology, finding a Spanish conversation partner is now easier than ever. You have millions of native speakers at your fingertips. At the same time, there…