How to type Spanish accents on different keyboards

typing spanish accents

How to type Spanish accents on your computer, cell phone, or tablet. Here are some that you might come across: á, é, í, ó, ú, ü, ñ, ¿, ¡ If you are a Spanish student taking notes on your laptop or finishing a report om your computer, you will definitely find yourself needing these Spanish … Read more

How long does it take to learn Spanish?

how long does it take to learn spanish

Can I really be fluent in Spanish in under one year? Unfortunately, many people give up on learning Spanish before they ever really get started, because they are skeptical that they will be able to dedicate the time needed to get proficient. Lots of new learners overestimate the time they will need to commit, believing … Read more

Most frequently used words in the Spanish language

Most frequent Spanish words

Mastering the first 1000 most frequently used words in the Spanish language can give you a jump start on your language acquisition skills! Remember, everybody’s approach to learning, as well as memorizing a new language can be quite different. That said, there are a more than a couple of reputable publications that suggest learning the … Read more

Shortest and most common Spanish words

Spanish Tongue Twister

Everybody has to start somewhere! These one and two letter Spanish words will probably be easy to remember, even if you’re a total novice. Memorize these short words, and you’ll start to see them everywhere in context. It’s a great way to start your Spanish learning journey. A What it means: This single letter is … Read more

How to learn Spanish on a plane

Learn Spanish while traveling

Learning Spanish on a plane If you happen to fly frequently, whether for work, pleasure, or family reasons, you may find yourself with a lot of “down time” while up in the air. When you find yourself wondering how to spend your time on the next long flight (particularly one without an in-flight movie) or … Read more

Best Spanish Mad Libs

Best Spanish Mad Libs

4 Best Spanish Mad Libs books Spanish Mad Libs are a creative way to take a break from the everyday classroom activities and get your students thinking with something FUN. Utilizing the subjects that you’ve been studying and practicing in class in a novel (and memorable) way. You’ll hear giggles and laughter, but they’ll be … Read more

The best and worst parts of Spanish education

Most frequent Spanish words

Can you really learn Spanish in school? We asked 99 people to tell us what they liked (and disliked!) most about their Spanish classes in school. It’s interesting to see how some respondents liked the very same thing that others disliked. Everyone’s learning style is different, and the best way for every student to approach … Read more

Why most people don’t learn a second language

Why is Spanish so hard

Why don’t more people speak 2 languages? We asked 85 people to explain why they never became fluent in another language other than English. Here are the top reasons that people don’t learn another language (full list below) No time Fear of failure Don’t think I’d be able to this late in my life Don’t … Read more