Hardest Word to Pronounce in the Spanish Language
I’ve been speaking Spanish for years and have no trouble pronouncing 99.9% of Spanish words. I know I speak the language pretty well because native speakers have no trouble understanding me and I can communicate what I want to communicate. There is, however, one word that I’ve never even come close to mastering. In fact, when I say it, most people don’t know what the heck I’m talking about. Or, worse, they...
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Great news, amigos! I have a special coupon code that you can use to save 20% off of orders of $125 or more at Transparent Languages. Use TWNTYOFF at checkout. Follow this link. Expires 31 Mar 2012. I love this software but I’m afraid to say it is not compatible with Mac. Windows Vista and XP are okay. The Transparent Spanish Complete Edition is an entire comprehensive language course in one affordable package. Experience a full...
Jetset Spanish News
Jetset Spanish Review My colleague, Kim McConnell, recently reviewed Jetset Spanish, a new video-based series of lessons for beginner Spanish students, and wrote this Jetset Spanish review. Kim is a teacher and tutor who likes to stay on top of the latest developments in Spanish instruction. What she found with Jetset Spanish, in a nutshell, is that it is a good course for beginner students who are too shy or intimidated to start...
What is the Fastest Way to Learn Spanish?
Good question, amigo. Why waste time with lousy study techniques? Be smart. Study efficiently. My colleague Kim McConnell, an experienced Spanish teacher, just posted a good article with a few of her best tips on how to learn Spanish in the shortest amount of time possible. One of her tips, which I agree with whole heartedly, is that you really need to take a proactive approach to studying. Don’t be lazy. It is much better to do...