Señora Gose's Homeschool Spanish Blog (aka "Seriously, Suzanne")

Felicidades and congratulations! You've made it to the third section of FIFTEEN of my simple Spanish learning hacks and tips for homeschoolers. These are nice and light and are sometimes are just a simple short activity to add to one school day, or lazy summer afternoon! Read on!  Five Easy Spanish Learning Tips ~ Tricks and Hacks #11to #15: 11) Count backwards from ten in Spanish. Lots of kids can "count" in Spanish, but they don't actually know their numbers - similar to singing songs in Spanish, they simply know a string of sounds, or a chant, but it doesn't...

It's SUMMER TIME and everyone is still homeschooling! (Learning is always happening.) It just depends on the focus. So, how do we accept the slow down of schedules, enjoy it, and yet not allow any stagnation in our learning? Here are five more easy tips to add a little jolt to your Spanish learning in your homeschool. (Did you miss the first five tips? Check them out here!) ~~~~~ 6) Watch one of the SiSi or Spanish Geniuses FREE videos and talk to Señora Gose as if you were there LIVE! I really like showing off my students' learning, so you...

Learning a new language can be a daunting task, especially if you're not a fluent speaker yourself. But fear not, homeschool momma, because with a few clever LifeHacks, you can make language learning fun and engaging for your child. In this article, we'll explore some tried and tested tips and tricks for teaching foreign languages at home, like incorporating unique techniques and activities that make learning a new language feel less like work and more like play. With these LifeHacks, you'll be able to create an immersive language learning environment that will help your child pick up new vocabulary and...

Señora Gose's Go -To Book List for Spanish Practice. (aff links exist here. So if you click through and purchase, I might get a few pennies towards my own growing Spanish book hoard for me to read to you on the Spanish Geniuses Website as well.) How do you find YOUR best books for learning? Well, if you have a favorite childhood classic that you've memorized in English, the likelihood of you (and your family) understanding it in your second language is VERY high. Do a search of that book, add "en español" or whatever language you're looking for, and...

How do we keep Spanish around us? I have three quick, simple tips for you to implement right away. One is with a binder ring! Hole punch your flashcard for the week - just 6 or so at a time - no more than ten! Once they're on the ring, pop that little handy learning flip-style learning tool into .... the silverware drawer! Think about how many times you or your kids open that drawer. Pick it up, flip it through, say the words! Tah-dah, instant lifestyle of learning. (Pssssst....This works with flash cards of historical figures, biology terms, math...