Adquisición del lenguaje

Understanding Language Acquisition: The Journey from Silence to Fluency Language acquisition, whether it’s your first language or your fifth, follows a fascinating and somewhat predictable journey. Different schools of thought might break it down into fewer or more stages, but the process itself always kicks off in the same way—starting with the pre-talking phase, where we’re like sponges, silently absorbing and beginning to understand the … Continue reading Adquisición del lenguaje

The Past: Capturing What Was

Pasado Spanish offers several ways to talk about the past, and each tense paints a slightly different picture of what happened. Let’s break them down: Pretérito Indefinido (Simple Past) Think of this as the camera snap of past actions—quick, done, and finished. For example, Ayer comí pizza (Yesterday I ate pizza). It’s an action that’s over and done with, completed in a specific moment. The pretérito indefinido is an important … Continue reading The Past: Capturing What Was

Navigating Language Learning: Triumphs and Trials

Learning a new language is a bit like riding a rollercoaster, full of exhilarating highs, unexpected dips, and the occasional moment where you’re hanging upside down wondering what on earth possessed you to get on in the first place. In today’s adventure, we’ll navigate the ebbs and flows of language learning, bask in the delightful perks of becoming multilingual, and tackle those pesky hurdles and … Continue reading Navigating Language Learning: Triumphs and Trials

¡Escribiendo la fecha en español!

Let’s Mark the Calendar: Writing the Date in Spanish Alright, my fellow language enthusiasts, grab your calendars because today is the day we conquer writing dates in Spanish! Whether you’re penning an email, planning your next holiday to a Spanish-speaking paradise, or just scheduling a cheeky event, knowing how to jot down the date properly is a must. Here, we’ll guide you through the essentials, … Continue reading ¡Escribiendo la fecha en español!

¡Aprendiendo español en Barcelona!

I’m spending the week in Barcelona, learning Spanish at Camino Barcelona. This Spanish language school is located in the very centre of Barcelona. Their teaching method is uniquely accessible and includes cultural activities with Spanish teachers every day, including weekends. The school also offers accommodation right in the centre of Barcelona, in the same location as the school. Camino Barcelona Spanish language school is the … Continue reading ¡Aprendiendo español en Barcelona!

¡Cultura de español!

Spain has been one of the cultural centres of Europe for thousands of years. So, you might be forgiven for thinking Spain is only famous for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches, and lots of sunshine. Welcome to an interesting journey through the captivating tapestry of Spain’s architecture, arts, culture, traditions, and way of life. In this post, we’ll delve into the rich and vibrant essence … Continue reading ¡Cultura de español!

¿Qué tal? – preguntando para información

Preguntado para información/ Asking for information. In social situations you will often want to find out more about someone or their family, job and so on. To do this use háblame (tell me) tell me… Háblame un poco de ti. Tell me a bit about yourself. Hábleme de tu familia. Tell me about your family. ¿En qué consiste tu trabajo? Tell me what your job … Continue reading ¿Qué tal? – preguntando para información