Speaking
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What “level” are you?: A quick guide to understanding the CEFR Model
There are many ways to measure your Spanish language proficiency level beyond just guessing. One of the most common is the CEFR model- which is a combination of letters and numbers to designate…
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June VIVA LA LENGUA Challenge!
Introducing Hey Dr. Cort’s June VIVA LA LENGUA™ challenge! June is here and what better way to get your language skills up then with a challenge! Do as many of the challenges as…
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What I’m listening to
I love music and truly believe that it is one of the most enjoyable ways to study a language. I have tons of playlists for different days and moods, but wanted to share…
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How to practice your Spanish pronunciation
I’ve been teaching Spanish for almost 15 years now and one of the top goals of my students is improving their pronunciation. As a phonetic language, once you know what sounds the vowels…
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7 Things You’ll Learn in a 4-Week Online Spanish Course
Did you know there are over 430 million Spanish speakers worldwide? If you’re traveling to a Spanish-speaking country this summer, learning the language (or brushing up on what you already know) can help…
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Viva la lengua™: 4 weeks to conversationally fluent Spanish, Winter session
This is really big! Fall session sold out FAST and I can’t wait to get started with my new cohort! If you missed out on reserving your spot, registration for Viva la lengua™:…
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10 idiomatic phrases to try this week
Idiomatic phrases are great to sprinkle into your spoken language and aid in fluency. What’s even better is that language learners at any level can easily incorporate them into their speaking. Here are…
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3 mindset shifts to overcome fear in language learning
Let’s talk about it…Learning a new language is scary. Stepping into the unknown… also scary. Raising your voice and potentially embarrassing yourself if you make a grammatical mistake, worrying if your accent isn’t…
