Spanish Dictation with Audiobooks
I have recently been exploring foreign language dictation as a strategy to gain practice writing in a second language. It would be the equivalent of shadowing to the [...]
About Walter Freiberg
Also known as Paco Ardit. What fascinates me the most is the learning process: that is, ‘learning how to learn.’ I love sharing my insights on the process of learning, and to help others become better learners. My purpose is to empower people to develop their potential and achieve their learning aspirations.Learning Spanish with a Teacher
What is the best way to learn Spanish? You can learn on your own, work with a teacher, or even get a language course. Whatever the method you choose, [...]
Reading a Book Series to Learn Spanish
One of the best things you can do to improve your Spanish skills in less time is reading a book series. Ideally, it would be a series you’ve already [...]
How to Learn Spanish Reading (Translated) English Content
As you learn Spanish, you don’t need to give up your favorite English [or, insert your native language] content. You can read Spanish translations. If it’s a popular book, [...]
Long-term Language Learning
In August 2019 I started learning Italian. That meant that —for the next year or so— I would read less content in English, and more in Italian. As my [...]
Compelling Input, Graded Readers, and Spanish Learning
“(...) interest may be not enough for optimal language acquisition. It may be the case that input needs to be not just interesting but compelling. Compelling means that the [...]