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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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Dr. Cort’s Afro-Latino Culture and History List
Language, and the histories, narratives, and cultures that inform it are not mutually exclusive, so I’m sharing my starter list of “go to” texts and narratives for those interested in delving deeper into…
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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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Dreaming about Tulum? Here’s why you’ll love Oaxaca
There’s something special about Oaxaca, Mexico (pronounced WUH-HAH-CUH), Tulum’s undiscovered, just as dazzling cousin, that is not to be missed. This still under the radar destination recently earned a #2 spot on Travel+Leisure’s…
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How to “practice” grammar
*this post contains affiliate links* Grammar and syntax are the foundations of language formation and expression but many times language learners get bogged down in the structural requirements of language. Although necessary for…
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4 Spanish thriller films to watch this fall
One of my all-time favorite classes to teach is Contemporary Spanish and Latin American film. Why? 1. I love movies and 2. if the course falls during the fall semester I get to…
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The 10 words and phrases you need for your first day abroad
I think that traveling is one of the best ways to take your language skills to next level. When you leave the classroom and begin doing life in the language you are studying,…
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3 websites to use instead of GoogleTranslate
I have to get this off my chest… as an educator, GoogleTranslate is the bane of my existence. I’m not exaggerating. In the classroom, nothing is more frustrating for me then when I…
