What is Spanglish?
Despite their differences, English and Spanish language decided to accept one another and form a union where they blended into a new form known as Spanglish. If the first time you heard this term was...
View ArticleSpanish Immersion in Costa Rica for Your Little Ones
I have written before about how an immersion experience can be a great way to get your kids to learn – and actually speak – Spanish. It makes the language relevant, helps kids get real world practice,...
View Article5 Ways Dads Can Help Spanish Learning
Raising your kids bilingual is more difficult than it sounds. For Hispanics in the United States, it can sometimes be hard when your child won’t speak Spanish to mom and dad, and Spanish learning can...
View ArticleHispanic Heritage Month Themes
Hispanic Heritage Month is coming up, and for teachers, that means a great opportunity to teach their students about the many cultures that Hispanic people represent. But first maybe you are wondering:...
View ArticleUsing Papel Picado Banner for Your Day of the Dead
Mexican folk art is filled with vibrant colors, and one of the best examples is papel picado (cut paper). The idea is to hung papel picado banners to wave in the breeze and you can use this handmade...
View ArticleShould We Raise a Macho Man at Home?
The concept of the “macho man” has strong roots in the Spanish and Portuguese cultures. In fact, the word machismo stems from the Latin word “macho” which means male. However, its definition has...
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