• How to Become Fluent in Spanish

    I have been studying Spanish since May 2010, that’s 4 and a half years. Back then I didn’t know that the C on the tap meant ‘caliente’. I now consider myself fluent because I can speak Spanish easily and accurately. I don’t speak perfectly, I have a strong Canadian accent and I still make mistakes. That being said, I feel comfortable speaking the language. Here is how I got to this point. Read more

  • The Benefits of Teaching English Online

    Why Teach English Online? After teaching English for almost 5 years, I have made many friends that also teach English. However, I am the only one that teaches online. Many of my friends are happy with their jobs, working 20-30 hours per week, they don’t want to teach online or they have private students on top of their regular teaching job and don’t want to spend any more of their free time teaching. If you can find the right company one of the best things about teaching online is that you can do it between classes. Right now I am only teaching online in the afternoon from 12-5pm. But the…

  • Teach Spanish Online

    Enseña Español Online! Qué mejor forma de trabajar desde casa enseñando tu propio idioma. Esta es básicamente una lista de empresas que contratan profesores para enseñar español online. Para muchos profesores, como en mi caso, enseñar online es un trabajo de medio tiempo. Enseño ingles online y conozco empresas que también enseñan español. No sé qué títulos o certificados solicitan, probablemente una licencia de enseñanza de una universidad…ver más

  • The Best Free Spanish Podcasts

    Whether you are looking to maintain your listening skills, want to keep up to date with the news in the Spanish speaking world or just need something interesting to listen to, there are some really good Spanish podcasts to keep you satisfied. The problem is how do you find them, how can you know what is suitable for you. Well here I have listed my favourite Spanish podcasts. These are podcasts that have helped me improve my Spanish skills and learn about Spanish and Latin culture… read more

  • Spanish University Immersion Programs

    If you are studying Spanish on your own, at some point you should consider studying Spanish in a Spanish speaking country. I am convinced that being fully immersed in a language is the best way to learn it. What more efficient way to learn Spanish than studying half the day with native speakers and spending the other half of your day in the real Spanish speaking world. You can study Spanish practically every city in Latin America or Spain, but studying at a University can give you access to some of the best teachers. It also looks good on your resume. This is something backpackers should consider as well. Why not…

  • Online English Teaching Companies: The List

    So, I have created a list of the top teaching English online companies and their websites. This list will be updated frequently, as I myself am an online teacher and I have an interest in knowing who the best companies to work for are. I know this list is not complete, but it is a good place to start for those looking for a job online. Please let me know if I have forgotten a company, also feel free to leave a comment especially if you have worked for any of these companies… The List