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How to Pronounce the L Consonant Sounds
Have trouble pronouncing the two L consonant sounds? I'm here to help make pronouncing these sounds easier. Follow along with my video guide

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Aug 26, 20192 min read
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What to Watch en español
Check out some recommendations about exciting TV series, funny videos, and much more to practical Spanish at home or on the road.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Aug 1, 20194 min read
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Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of My English and Spanish Students
I thought it'd be fun to share a behind the scenes look at what it's like to be an English or Spanish student with me. Take a look!

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jul 31, 20193 min read
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Spanish Influence Covers the U.S.Â
Did you know that most of the western states were named by Spanish explorers? Find out the meanings of our state names in Spanish.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jul 5, 20193 min read
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How to Pronounce the Two G Consonant Sounds
I have some tips for you to make it much easier. to know when to pronounce the G consonant as a hard G /g/ or a soft G /dÊ’/.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 24, 20192 min read
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Three Easy Tips for Improving Your Pronunciation
Here are three easy recommendations for how beginner language learners can practice improving their pronunciation.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 16, 20191 min read
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How to Pronounce the Y Consonant Sound
The Y consonant sound [j], especially at the beginning of a word, is particularly difficult for native Spanish speakers.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 13, 20191 min read
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How to Pronounce the American R
The consonant that is consistently most difficult for English learners is the American R [ɹ]. Let's practice this all-American sound.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 13, 20191 min read
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How to Improve Your English while Enjoying Pumpkins Galore this November
Going all out for Fall here in the U.S. means buying a ton of pumpkins of all sizes. We Americans love going to the pumpkin patch a few...

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Nov 1, 20181 min read
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Tricks to Jump Start Learning a New Language
Learning a new language may seem daunting to most people. My students get started taking classes but often ask what else they can do to...

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Oct 23, 20182 min read
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