An honest, in-depth review of Spanish Pod 101 for Spanish language learners I’m often asked about my favorite, go-to resources for learning Spanish.  As a beginner or even intermediate Spanish learner, it can be hard to find effective material that’s appropriate for your level. Since no one approach works for everyone, it’s important to test […]

If you’ve ever thought about learning a new language, I’m sure you’ve heard of Duolingo. The Pittsburgh-based tech company boasts over 100 million users, 27 languages, and the prestige of being the most popular online language-learning program. It’s a free language learning program, available online and as a mobile app, and uses game-like lessons, on-the-spot […]

I am often asked about recommendations for Spanish learning resources. There are so many free Spanish resources on the Internet, and YouTube videos are a good way to increase your exposure to authentic Spanish. But it’s easy to get lost in the sea of options.  Which videos are a waste of your time, too challenging, or too basic? […]

When’s the last time you looked up something you read, word-for-word, and the translation made ZERO sense? When this happens, you have almost always come across a phrase or expression that you are not familiar with. Spanish is full of common phrases that cannot be translated literally into English, and as a Spanish learner you […]