High school students have the advantage of being exposed to the Spanish language frequently throughout the week and over long periods of time. Our goal is to support students in their efforts to learn the language, enjoy it, and use it practically throughout their lives.
Different Christmas Traditions: Las Posadas December 16th marks the beginning of Las Posadas, a Christmas tradition that originated in Spain and is now celebrated throughout Latin America. This tradition consists […]
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I will never forget my first flight into a foreign country. As I leaned against the window, our plane descended into the Lima airport, the sun was just beginning to
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Tell me how to give commands in Spanish! Raise your hand! Don’t eat that! We give commands and instructions everyday…so how do I give commands in Spanish? Read these instructions
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How can you get your Spanish Teacher on your Side? We meet hundreds, maybe thousands, of Spanish teachers every year through our language training and Spanish immersion business. By and
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You know your student needs Spanish help – but you’re not quite sure how to help them….What can you do? Helping your student be successful in Spanish class is just
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Are you struggling to thrive in your Spanish class like you do in others? There are several things you can to do help improve your Spanish grade – keep reading!
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Classroom Spanish comes alive when you give your students real Spanish opportunities. Spanish Immersion trips to Costa Rica: we deliver communication skills for the future! Do your Spanish students know
Spanish Comes Alive on Spanish Immersion Trips to Costa Rica Read More »
And you thought that Christmas and Navidad were basically the same thing! A large majority of the Spanish-speaking population around the world celebrates Navidad (in lieu of Hanukkah or Kwanzaa) – but
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Our online Spanish tutors are ready to work with you! Common Ground International has recently invested in an online Spanish tutoring system to provide extra contact time with professional Spanish
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Two easy tips for how to study Spanish! Almost all Spanish tests, when you break them down to their most basic components, are a combination of vocabulary and grammar. If
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Need some interesting, relevant Spanish class presentation topics? Let us help you get started with unas ideas: Light Topics: Common Slang Expressions Every day you say things that don’t translate
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Day of the Dead: A Tradition of Celebrating Deceased Loved Ones The Day of the Dead (celebrated Oct. 31 – Nov. 2) is one of the most colorful and meaningful
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I’m going to study abroad in Latin America! What now? Once you’ve made the decision to study abroad, what you do in the months leading up to your departure can
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Formal Spanish Greetings- Getting Started Whether you’re traveling to Costa Rica with us this summer or working with Latinos in your own community, properly greeting and conversing with the people
Out of the classroom and into the world: Formal Spanish greetings Read More »
Informal Spanish greetings If you’re traveling to Costa Rica with Common Ground this spring or summer, you’ll be greeted a lot of different ways by Ticos (Costa Ricans). Greeting people
Beyond Hola: Spanish Greetings in Costa Rica (and beyond) Read More »
What’s in store for High School Spanish students who stick with the language…stay on that path bilingual students! Start studying Spanish in high school – and stick with it –
Ok, so I take another grammar quiz…then what? Tips for aspiring bilingual students Read More »
If you’ve ever had trouble saying “for” in Spanish, you’re not alone! Let’s talk about por vs. para: The key to understanding por vs. para is to think of the
Saying “for” en Español: Por vs. Para Read More »
Day of the Dead- A celebration of loved ones who have passed on The Day of the Dead, El día de los muertos, is one of Mexico’s most important holidays.
Day of the Dead – What is that? Read More »
Abbreviations for texting in Spanish Ever wonder how to spice up your text messages with some Spanish abbreviations? Here are a few to help you stay on the cutting edge
Texting in Spanish…Ayuda! Cómo se dice LOL? Read More »
