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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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VIVA LA LENGUA™ 2020 EXPERIENCES + COVID-19 UPDATES
After much deliberation, consultation, and consideration of your health and safety we have made the difficult decision to postpone the following 2020 experiences until 2021: Oaxaca Havana Barcelona The new dates are as…
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VIVA LA LENGUA 2020 destinations
2019 is coming to a close and the time has come to unveil our 2020 destinations and we couldn’t be happier! Here they are: ~ Oaxaca, Mexico, June 4 -8 ~…
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3 Reasons to Visit Havana Before 2020
#1 – Its Havana’s birthday! Havana is having an awesome year, following the international Havana Bienale this past spring, the city is gearing up to celebrate it’s much awaiting 500 year anniversary on…
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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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8 Afro-Latinas Inspiring Us To Get Back To Our Roots
As travelers crave a deeper connection to their roots, heritage trips are becoming increasingly popular. A heritage trip combines adventure, leisure, language, and history lessons about the places your family came from. Speaking…
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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…
