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How To Become Fluent in Spanish

If becoming fluent in Spanish is your goal, there are a few things to know. First, the definition of "fluent" is quite subjective. There are really no clear benchmarks for when one is intermediate, advanced, or fluent in a foreign language. And those defi... Read >

7 Tips for Spanish Immersion

You often hear that the best way to learn a language is by immersion. This means going to a country for several weeks where they speak the language you are learning, hopefully exclusively. The idea is that by doing so, you will absorb way more, and your b... Read >

How To Choose A Foreign Language To Learn

Let’s say you want to learn a foreign language but you don’t know which one to choose. It’s a huge commitment, so you want to make sure it is something you can stick with and see through. First, look at your reasons for learning a second language. One ... Read >

Learning a Language For Free on the Internet Versus Paying For A Program

Why pay for a language learning program when there are so many websites that offer free language lessons? It’s true, with a simple Google search you will find plenty of websites that are free for learning the language of your choice. Most of these are ... Read >

How to Start Learning A Foreign Language

For those who want to teach themselves a foreign language without the structure of a classroom setting, figuring out where to begin may be overwhelming. Some of the popular language learning programs claim to make you fluent in any language, so it is temp... Read >

Rosetta Stone Review - Best Way To Learn A Language?

When I tell people that I have a website that helps people learn a foreign language, 9 out of 10 times I am asked if I have heard of Rosetta Stone, or what I think about it. Rosetta Stone is the most well-known language learning software program on the ma... Read >

Vegetarian and Vegan Diet Concerns While Traveling in Peru

For people with selective diets, such as vegetarian, vegan or raw vegan, there may be concerns about the feasibility of maintaining the diet while traveling. My experiences as a mostly raw vegan were that this really isn’t a problem. Finding fresh fruits ... Read >

Spanish Immersion Schools in Central and South America

Studying Spanish abroad is incredibly easy and affordable. You don't have to be enrolled in a university to attend most of these programs. Spanish Immersion schools in Central and South America are designed for independent learners of any age and they cat... Read >

How To Choose A Spanish Immersion School

There are so many Spanish immersion schools to choose from, narrowing it down to just one can be quite a project. This article will give you some tips on making the best decision for you. If price is a deciding factor, you will save money by going to G... Read >

10 Tips For Traveling In Peru

I have spent 4 months traveling in Peru. While there I stayed in the following places: Lima, Miraflores, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Cajamarca, Huaráz, Chavín, Piura, Máncora, and Cusco. Here are some of the things that I learned and that I recommend to anyone... Read >

How To Really Teach Yourself Spanish

When I first delved into learning Spanish, the year was 1986 and the only options for me were taking a class, using a textbook and creating flashcards. Looking back, it seems like that old-school method is rather clunky and obsolete. Because of advances i... Read >