Skype Lessons- chatting Spanish on the sofa

I'm currently into my 4th Skype lesson. My teachers, from Honduras and Venezuela are two lovely chaps, one a business owner another a student.

We talk in 100% Spanish, except when I don't know a word or phrase. I have both fluency and accuracy classes- both of which I need some help with! When I first started learning via Skype I didn't realise what it would be like.

While learning a language via Skype is amazing, what is equally as incredible is finding out about the lives,lifestyles, culture, history and perspective of the teacher. I've learnt so much about so many things, next time I'm going to post some of the interesting facts, figures, pics and videos that pop up in the class- they're always entertaining.

If you have an interest in learning a language via one to one lessons on Skype email me on: info@eurolanguageholidays.com

Hasta luego!

Learning Spanish in Spain

I'm embarking on another language trip- a language holiday to Spain.

I love learning languages and to learn in the country where the language is spoken is great.

Learning a language in the chosen country is not always straight forward. Sometimes, actually more often than not, the natives would quite like to practice their English, with a native- me! I can't blame them, most British people abroad struggle with the language, some do not even try. So I can't blame the waiter, the accommodation owner, even the friendly folk in the street who I ask for directions (in their language). It's a good opportunity for them to practice.

However it is my goal to learn the language. So on this language holiday I'll be having a mix of one to one skype classes mixed with meeting native speakers, reading, watching Television and films in Spanish and some good old language books.

Oh, and it will be 31C on the day I arrive. Must remember to pack suncream, along with my language notes!

Classroom language learning

Classroom language class

Just came back from a Portuguese class where the students speak mostly in English.

Mildly irritating to say the least!

21st century language learning

In the 1960s and 70s governments the fashion was to learn a language by audiotapes, repeating mindlessly.

Then language classes became popular, including games and songs, and the dreaded textbook.
As a linguist and language teacher myself I have come to seriously dislike desks, and textbooks in particular.

What are the alternatives? Well, self-study is good, but can only get you so far. Getting past stumbling blocks like bad pronunciation, repeated errors and grammar mistakes that are hard for the individual to spot is difficult, if not impossible.

I have started having Spanish and Portuguese skype language classes. These skype language classes are truly amazing. I get to chat to someone else in a language I want to learn but I don't have the negatives of traditional classes. I choose when I want to study, and where. I've even had my skype classes from a beach (I had a dongle- wireless internet on the go for those unsure of what a dongle is..).

Also, my teachers get one on one time with me, they're interesting people and I get to chat to them about their country, traditions and culture. The lessons are really good for those wanting to get better at languages fast. Skype spanish lessons are quite cheap- I'm getting them for £10 an hour with
eurolanguageholidays.

Their website is: http://www.eurolanguageholidays.com/skype-lessons/

I just had a lesson with a guy from Costa Rica- a nice chap by the name of Miguel!

Ciao all..

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