Tips and advice shared by tutors for learning Spanish

Learning Spanish is more accessible than ever for UK learners. Whether you're preparing for GCSEs, planning a trip to Spain, or simply want to expand your language skills, there’s an app (or combination of tools) that can help you reach your goal. With many Spanish learning apps available, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time. In this guide, we compare the most popular and effective options for UK learners, based on personal exp...

Tips to Remember When to Use Ser or Estar SER and ESTAR are the two "to be" verbs in Spanish, and for English speakers, used just one verb, which can be confusing. But there is a way to understand these two verbs, by remembering DOCTOR and PLACE.  This will help you remember when and how to use SER and ESTAR when learning Spanish. How to Conjugate SER in the Present Tense Yo soy (I am). Tú eres (You are). Él es (He is). Ella es (She is) V...

Learn How to Conjugate Common Spanish Verbs in the Past Tenses Learning Spanish is fun until you reach A2, and then you end up learning three different tenses to talk about the past. Each of them has irregular verbs with different conjugations. As someone currently learning Spanish, I understand the struggle. That’s why I wanted to prepare a guide to the most common Spanish verbs and their past tense conjugations, including the Pretérito Indefin...

This tricky verb is not like the others, so it's important to understand that the rules you use to conjugate other verbs don’t apply to gustar or any verb similar to it. When we use verbs like gustar, we focus on what the person likes, not the person(s) who like it. Let me show you some examples to make it clearer: A mí me gusta el chocolate (I like chocolate) – we don't say "yo gusto el chocolate." A ella le gustan los chocolates (She likes c...

In many languages, we have two words for "you", one for formal and the other one for informal conversation. English is actually an exception, because we say always "you". Compare this: Tú eres María. You are Mary. Usted es María. You are Mary. In the first case, María could be my friend or my sister. In the second case, it is an unknown person or a mere acquaintance, and I am showing respect and putting some distance using "usted". If you know ...

Have you been wondering if it's worth it watching movies to learn a language?  It definitely is!!! Many people rapidly improve by watching movies mainly because it exposes students to natural speech, the cultural context, and a very diverse vocabulary. Learning Spanish in particular with movies, is an engaging and fun way to also learn pronunciation and accents, which can lead to smoother flow of conversation. If you are still here, but yo...

Imagine a baby mimicking everything you say in their own adorable way. Did you know this is exactly how children start to learn a language? If a child grows up in a place where multiple languages are spoken, such as Barcelona, where both Catalan and Spanish are official languages, they naturally absorb both without much effort. Catalan is also quite similar to French and Portuguese, making it easier for them to pick up those languages as well. A...

A Guide For Learners in London Learning a new language is an exciting journey, but even the most hard-working learners can face challenges along the way. There are advantages and disadvantages of trying to learn a language in a big city like London. Here are some common mistakes learners make when taking language classes in London and how you can correct them: Speaking: Missing the Details of Pronunciation Confusing Similar Sounds: London's st...

In the previous part, I was describing how your brain works and the most basic options you have to use your free time to improve your understanding of the Spanish language outside your lessons (this perfectly applies to other languages too). In this part, we’re going to explore other options that might pose a bigger challenge but will definitely give you increased interaction with Spanish, allowing you to improve your skills even faster: 1 - Vi...

Learning Spanish might be challenging at first, but as every single activity you do, it gets easier over time, and even (if you are just a little bit creative) entertaining, and thus the more you use it and enjoy it, the better. If you want to compare it with anything, learning might share similarities with muscles. Picture this: you see this big guy at your gym, and he is huge, he walks to the weights, and now he lifts 100 kilograms, the firs...

Starting something new, especially a profession where you have to speak in front of students, is a scary moment for many tutors. When you become a tutor, teaching your first class can be nerve racking. Here are some tips on how to start teaching Spanish classes! Why become a Spanish tutor? Choosing to become a Spanish tutor can be a highly rewarding experience. If you have decided to teach your own language, you'll discover the joy of transmitt...

Embarking on the journey to tutor Spanish is a thrilling endeavor, and with the advent of the digital age, learners are fortunate to have an array of online tools that can significantly amplify the language acquisition process. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the best online tools and effective teaching approaches, catering to diverse learning styles and ensuring a holistic and engaging Spanish language-learning experience f...

As the second most spoken language in the world, it makes sense that Spanish is often a popular choice for those learning a new language. With all of the online resources now available such as applications, video tutorials, online Spanish tutors and interactive online courses, it's become easier than ever to learn a new language. However, there´s no doubt that one of the best ways to master a language is to truly immerse yourself in it by s...

Tips for speaking Spanish like a pro As one of the most widely used languages on the planet, the second most widely used to be precise, Castilian Spanish is very popular and now has over 580 million speakers worldwide. But what is it about this language that interests us so much? And how can you master it? This article will tell you everything you need to know about how you can learn Spanish. Why speak Spanish? One of the main reasons lear...