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I used to be a Zumba instructor and when I was doing the routines I would speak to my class in Spanish - it was so much fun! Uno, dos, tres, derecha, izquierda, muy bien... They would learn Spanish with me while losing calories. Studies have shown that movement helps you to learn a new skill, even when the skill you are learning is not a physical one. Among other things, it increases the blood flow to your brain and it helps you to view the same piece of information from a different perspective. One of my favourite things in life is dancing. As well as being a really fun social activity it can also be a total learning experience. Think about it… if you’re dancing to Latin American music you’re also subconsciously letting Spanish lyrics creep in to your brain as well as partaking in the Latin culture! SALSA is the most popular and is danced all over Latin America. It’s a fusion of Cuban, Caribbean and Puerto Rican rhythms, including the Cha Cha, but became really commercial in the 1970’...

4 REASONS TO LEARN SPANISH THAT BREAKS YOUR LEARNING FEARS

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  I usually like to talk about all the many wonderful reasons there are to learn Spanish. However, I am also familiar with the reasons people give for not learning Spanish as well! Here are some: 1. I’M AFRAID OF LEARNING SOMETHING NEW Some people experience anxiety trying new things and it’s natural to be scared of speaking a foreign language. I always take the time to find out underlying issues and help my clients to discover how to stop being afraid to learn something new. As well as having an RSA Diploma in Teaching Modern Languages, I am also a Life Coach with a PGC in Psychological Trauma.  All these qualifications help me to be more than just a Spanish teacher based in Surrey . 2. I DON’T LIKE EXAMS If you are learning Spanish as a hobby you are lucky that you don’t need to take exams. Unfortunately for the Spanish GCSE, Alevel and University students , they do not get a choice! I am an Accredited Instituto Cervantes Examiner for DELE Spanish exams, so I kn...