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Will AI *actually* help you get fluent?
When I first started learning Spanish, the term “artificial intelligence” mostly conjured up images of…
Every Spanish learner needs these 3 things
Hola! This is the 100th edition of Saturday Spanish (!!). Thank you so much for…
How to STOP translating in your head
Pop quiz: Can you understand the sentence below without translating it in your head? Esta casa es…
Avoid this and your Spanish comprehension will improve
If you’re reading this, you probably want to understand native Spanish speakers. Maybe you’re close,…
Spanish sounds fast, until you understand this
Please don’t fact check me on this… But here’s something I suspect native speakers of…
Spanish for introverts
So you need practice speaking Spanish…. But you’re not the most extroverted person. Or maybe…
6 cultural recommendations to boost your Spanish skills
One of the best things about learning Spanish is discovering a new, parallel world to…
Practice these 3 things for smoother Spanish conversations
Most conversations are unpredictable. We don’t know exactly where they’ll take us. It’s part of…
How to think about the Spanish Subjunctive
You’ve seen it around: Phrases like espero que tengas, no creo que pueda, or es como si fuera… …
Successful Spanish learners understand this
Spanish is a language with tons of tips and resources. Many are great. But it’s…
The simple trick to make anything in Spanish easier to say
Do you ever come across phrases in Spanish that you can’t say right? I’m not…
How to speak FASTER Spanish
View Post Spanish speakers speak fast… And if we’re trying to speak more like them……
Why you repeat mistakes when speaking Spanish
Learning Spanish means building thousands of tiny habits. If you underestimate the time it takes…
Stumped on Spanish grammar? Try this.
If you’re reading this, you know enough English to have a big head start when…
A More Fun Way to Learn Spanish Conjugations
Learning Spanish verb conjugations is a pain. I learned them the old school way: lots…
One phrase a day for more fluid Spanish
There are so many parts to learning a language that it can feel overwhelming. But…
The R’s my Spanish teacher never told me about
If you’ve been around this newsletter for long, you’ll have heard me tout the value…
Hate flashcards for Spanish? Try this instead
Flashcards can be great if done right. And while some of you enjoy them… I…
SS #83: 17 years of Spanish learning advice in 5 minutes
Ever wish you could go back and give your Old You some pointers? Help them…
SS #82: Why can I understand this Spanish accent but not that one?
Just behind Mandarin Chinese, Spanish has the second-most native speakers of any language. Source It’s…
SS #81: Immersed and organized in 5 steps
Today I want to walk you through a simple solution to two problems most learners…
SS #80: A snapshot of my own language learning
When I was around 15, I read a classic of the language learning genre: How…
SS #76: Spanish isn’t phonetic?
In classes, we often learn that Spanish is a phonetic language. And it’s mostly true! …
SS #75: Are you listening well?
I mentioned in a recent YouTube video that listening is the most important part of your learning process….
SS #52: An exercise that makes speaking Spanish easier
Have you ever been to a wedding where a toast goes on… and on… and…
SS #51: 17 journal prompts to build fluency
There’s a mistake most learners make that keeps them frustrated. It might be making you…
SS #20 – 5 Ideal Podcasts for Upper Beginners
You already know how important listening is to your Spanish progress. The hard part is…
SS #19: Can you learn Spanish from TV?
Tell me if this sounds familiar:You learn Spanish for several months (or even years), then…
SS #18: 4 Language Learning Lessons From My 2022
Now that we’re in a new year, but not far enough in to have given…
Saturday Spanish #17: Make the progress you want in 2023
Learning Spanish — especially after the first few months — can feel amorphous. The more…
Saturday Spanish #16: Avoid these 7 False Cognates
English speakers learning Spanish are lucky in that the two languages share thousands of similar…
Saturday Spanish #15: Prepare for your trip in 3 steps
Saturday Spanish #14: how news and TV shows can keep your Spanish stuck
Saturday Spanish #13: 3 questions to get you speaking today
Saturday Spanish #12: 3 steps for a clear, natural-sounding accent
Saturday Spanish #11: Simple phrases to feel more natural in Spanish
Saturday Spanish #10: “I can understand but can’t speak”
Saturday Spanish #9: A powerful exercise for better comprehension
Saturday Spanish #8: Train the algorithm to teach you
Saturday Spanish #7: A million and one ways to say “bus”
Saturday Spanish #6: Your first Spanish conversation
Saturday Spanish #5: Don’t try to understand everything
Saturday Spanish #4: Babies aren’t language geniuses
Saturday Spanish #3: 5 things to try when you feel stuck
Saturday Spanish #2: Don’t learn individual words
