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The absolute worst advice I'd ever been given about Spanish
Getting the right kind of guidance in learning a language can be surprisingly difficult when you don't know the right person to ask for help

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jun 6, 20224 min read
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4 Ways to Stop Feeling Nervous When Talking with a Native Speaker
Understanding what a native speaker is saying to you doesn't have to be dire. Here are 4 things to remember when you're feeling nervous.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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3 Ways to Quickly Improve Your Recall
The key to language recall is repetition. It doesn't have to be boring if you mix up the scenarios and ways that you practice with yourself.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 24, 20223 min read
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Five ways to enjoy DÃa de Muertos from work and home
If you're looking for some fun ways to celebrate DÃa de Muertos, then we've got just the thing for you.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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A Peek into a Day in the Life of a Spanish Student
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be a Spanish student at Amidon Studios.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Oct 21, 20214 min read
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Three Horror Movies in Spanish to Watch Now
We've got three thrillers and horror movies in Spanish from Spain to Mexico to Chile to get you ready for Halloween.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Oct 18, 20212 min read
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Three Ways to Bring Spanish into Your Home for Your Kids
Kids are sponges when they're young, so take advantage of that and have fun learning about the Spanish language at home through movies, food

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Sep 13, 20213 min read
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The Most Satisfying Meal You'll Ever Eat in Peru
Peru may have more than 500 dishes to try, but there's one you'll want to go back to again and again. Ajà de gallina will become your fave.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Sep 3, 20213 min read
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The Uncomfortable Truth about Peruvian Spanish
For ages now, Peru has had a tenuous relationship with its indigenous peoples. But Peru needs to support its Quechua community and language.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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Three Ways Language Purists Need to Update Their Thinking about Spanish
The Spanish language changes all the time, and language purists need to update their beliefs in these three ways.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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