Tips and advice shared by tutors for learning Spanish

Teaching Spanish always provokes a certain respect for the tutor. The first class, above all, is the one that will determine how the course will go. As one of the top spoken languages in the world, more and more students want to learn Spanish and more and more of them choose to take private tuition.    Someone who knows something about teaching Spanish is Spanish tutor, Cristian Pedraza. Watch our interview with him to find o...

Hello. As a private tutor for Spanish classes, I often see students struggling with the use of the prepositions "de" and "desde". Let´s take a look at some examples of these. 1) "Saludos desde Michigan" or "Saludos de Michigan"? Which is the correct answer? It's like in English. "Saludos desde Michigan" = Greetings from Michigan. The word "desde" means "from" when it's about location. "Desde" can mean "from" or "since" when it's about time. Exam...

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with 600 million people speaking it and more than 20 countries having it as an official language. With so many native speakers, it is only natural that so many people choose to take Spanish lessons. If you're based in London, Spanish tutor, Cristian Pedraza, may be able to help you. In our interview with him, Cristian tells us all about his Spanish Conversation Club. Watch below to...

Spanish is a beautiful and complex language that offers many opportunities for learners to immerse themselves in different cultures and express themselves in new ways. One of the most important things to learn when studying Spanish is the gender of words. In Spanish, all nouns are either masculine or feminine. This distinction is fundamental to the language and affects the way words are used, including articles, adjectives, and even verbs. Havin...

Reflexive verbs are a crucial aspect of the Spanish language that provide a unique way of expressing actions performed by the subject onto themselves. In Spanish, reflexive verbs are used to indicate that the subject of the sentence is also the recipient of the action. This concept can be confusing for Spanish learners, but it is essential to understand for proper usage of the language. An online Spanish tutor can always help to resolve any...

The importance of using accents in the Spanish language cannot be stressed enough if you'd like to master the language. Accents serve as a crucial aspect of the Spanish language, helping to distinguish between words that are spelled similarly but have different meanings. Having an online Spanish tutor can help you to practice this part of the language. In Spanish, accents can change the meaning of a word completely. For example, “el” (...

For many students, irregular verbs can be one of the most challenging aspects of learning the Spanish language. Unlike regular verbs, which follow a predictable conjugation pattern, irregular verbs do not follow a set pattern and must be memorised. In this article, I will provide an overview of the most common irregular verbs in Spanish and tips on how to master them. If after reading, you still find yourself having difficulties, you can try hav...