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I sometimes find it difficult to focus. I also feel this lack of focus is holding me back from achieving my goals.

But is focus something that is only reserved for a certain type of person? Or can we all learn to improve our focus? [Read more…] about Tips 068: How To Improve Your Focus (Part 1 of 2)

‘Dar’ is one of a small list of common spanish verbs that will have a big impact on your Spanish.

It is another verb that means a lot of different things in a lot of different contexts. Due to this verb’s frequency in the language, it is worth getting to know “dar” a little better. [Read more…] about Tips 067: Common Spanish Verbs – 5 Uses For The Word “Dar”

How many times have you heard that you should stop making excuses?

It’s good advice. Don’t make excuses. But, there is a way to change how you make excuses. You can make your excuses powerful. [Read more…] about Tips 066: How Do Excuses Affect Language Learning? How One Change Can Make A Big Difference

Knowing how ask and tell the time in Spanish should be in every student’s repertoire.

I would also label ‘telling the time’ as essential Spanish vocabulary for travel. If you are making bookings or confirming departure times you want to not only make sure you have the correct time but the time of day. [Read more…] about Tips 065: How to Tell The Time In Spanish, Time Based Greetings and The Merits of an Early Start

Overwhelm sneaks up on us. Sometimes we see it coming. Sometimes we don’t.

There are actually 6 different types of overwhelm. And the annoying thing, if you are experiencing any of them, your language learning ability will be affected. [Read more…] about Tips 064: The 6 Different Types Of Overwhelm And How To Avoid Them

After New Year’s Celebrations have finished, it is usually time to start thinking about the future.

If you want to talk about your future goals, resolutions or plans in Spanish, the Spanish future tense will be very useful. [Read more…] about Tips 063: How To Use The Spanish Future Tense