How to Raise a Bilingual Kid in a Monolingual Setting

How to Raise a Bilingual Kid in a Monolingual Setting

An estimated 23% of the United States population is bilingual with a majority of the group speaking both Spanish and English. That’s more than 60 million people, an amount that is larger than the number of people living in Colombia! Especially if you’re raising a...
How to Use Netflix to Learn a New Language

How to Use Netflix to Learn a New Language

How wonderful would it be to pack up, travel abroad, and immerse your child in the Spanish language 24/7? Providing your child with a fully immersive experience abroad is ideal, but for many families, it’s not realistic. The great news is that there are ways to...
Raising Trilingual Kids: Lessons from a Family in Ecuador

Raising Trilingual Kids: Lessons from a Family in Ecuador

For many parents and families, the idea of your child becoming fluent in another language is an exciting one. Second language acquisition opens so many doors, many of which lead to advanced academic, professional and personal development. In an increasingly globalized...
Is Grammar Necessary for Kids Learning Spanish?

Is Grammar Necessary for Kids Learning Spanish?

Linguists, educators, and learners all face the same old question; does speaking or mastering grammar matter more when children learn a new language? The divide between conversation and grammar-based language learning has existed for decades, but it doesn’t have to...
Failing at Learning a New Language? That’s a Good Thing!

Failing at Learning a New Language? That’s a Good Thing!

Have you ever failed at learning a new language or are you afraid that your child might fail or feel bad about Spanish? You’re not alone. Even when we’ve put the time and effort into learning something new, many of us still fear making a mistake, and feel bad about...