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LEARN SPANISH TO KEEP YOUR MIND YOUNG

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A vast amount of research shows that learning a new language to reduce the risk of getting dementia. It’s also recommended that we keep up with our social and leisure activities, which might seem a bit easier. When you learn Spanish, you get to do both! When people - young, old, employed, retired - learn Spanish with Spanish Lessons in Surrey , they look forward to the classes because our Spanish courses are fun and grammar is explained in a very easy and manageable way. We laugh, we chat, we learn to become brighter and more knowledgeable of Spanish language and culture. They come to see us because we help them forget about the stress of learning, or the stress of exams if they are taking them. We match their way of learning and many discover their unique way of learning a language. As with all things in life, some people like to be alone and some people like to be with others. At Spanish Lessons in Surrey, you can choose Spanish tailor made private tuition or if you’re looking to ...
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THREE WAYS CHILDREN LEARN SPANISH

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Primary school children learn in a different way than teenagers or adults do, therefore, lessons must be adapted to their age to accelerate their learning. After becoming a Spanish language teacher 25 years ago, I started teaching children of primary school age. Later, I qualified as a fitness instructor for children and then trained as a certified ZumbAtomic instructor. Combining my language knowledge as a Spanish teacher and as a native speaker with my Latin roots and dance training, I have put together a summary of three ways children best learn Spanish . Passive learning. Children need to be present in situations where Spanish is spoken as their brain assimilates the vocabulary and above all the structure of sentences. This could either be in a classroom, listening to music, watching a Spanish TV programme or being read a book in Spanish. The aim is to be exposed & submerged in Spanish to increase their brains’ passive learning mode. Learning through movement . The body memor...
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4 STEPS TO FIND A GOOD SPANISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

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How to define a good language teacher? Is it the methodology they use, a certain personality trait, the patience they display, the amount of homework they give you? I believe that it is a combination of all these with one main character trait: a caring and friendly personality. When you look for a good Spanish language teacher you need also to ask yourself questions about the following areas: 1. EXPERIENCE The more experienced the teacher, the easier it will be for you to understand crucial grammatical points. The teacher will have collected and made lots of their own teaching materials through the years. They will adapt them to each client to facilitate a smooth language learning. In addition, a good Spanish teacher should organise learning situations, evaluate the learning and participation of each student, involved students in their own learning by allowing them to correct themselves and to create words, facilitate the intercultural communication. 2. QUALIFICATIONS Teaching tec...
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PLACES YOU CAN GO WHEN SPEAKING SPANISH

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Close your eyes, and imagine yourself in a park in Madrid. The sun warms your face as you chat fluently with your Spanish friend about your new job with a bilingual position. Now open your eyes – did that make you feel happy? Proud? Learning Spanish to get the future you dream of is much more fun than just learning a few Spanish words! Your future is wider! I’m a Spanish language teacher and coach for adults and young people. I don’t only help teens to pass with good grades their Spanish GCSE, Spanish A Level and university exams but train them to become the interpreters for their families when on holidays in Spain. As an adult, once you learn Spanish to an intermediate level you will have the ability to talk to more people, live in more countries and experience different cultures. You could do anything, perhaps become a translator or an adventure travel guide , high up in the clouds of the lost city of Machu Picchu or just buy a property in Spain. Here is why Spanish is such a great...
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HOW TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON LEARNING SPANISH

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You have probably heard that learning a second language is good for your brain, whether you grow up with it or take lessons as an adult. That is amazing information of course, but I also know by experience that learning a second language can make us better people all-round, better learners, better family members, better friends. As a life coach and Spanish language coach I implement techniques to bring and enhance the best of you improving your inner world. LEARNING SPANISH LANGUAGE MAKES YOU MORE OPEN-MINDED When we learn Spanish language, it teaches us that one ‘thing’ can be called by many different names. A cup is not just a cup, it can also be un vaso, una copa, una taza . This way of thinking can extend into our personal life also, and our minds are opened to seeing new possibilities and different perspectives. See great Spanish language methodology . SPANISH LANGUAGE LEARNING TEACHES EMPATHY The benefits of learning a new language as an adult or as a child can also include beco...
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