IN THE MAKING
Exam preparation
An exam is a destination. We’ll make the journey a series of manageable steps, with plenty of practice along the way.
Exam choices, levels and full routes are still being worked out.
Spanish
Trainers
A little word workout
Games
Press play. Give it a go.
Quizzes
Aha! Or… try again.
Reading & Audiobooks
Once upon a language…
Free Exercises
Little treats for curious brains
A LITTLE SPANISH. A LITTLE SUNSHINE.
Hola, curious human.
An orange to buy? A coffee to order? Already two excellent reasons to try a little Spanish.
Try a few words. Make a funny mistake. We’ll explain what happened in plain language, then you can have another go.
The blue crew is on your side.
Let’s try a little game →A TEN-SECOND ADVENTURE
A new blue friend walks in.
Which word would you use to say hello in Spanish?
Pick a word. The creature is rooting for you.
A little hint?
Hola = hello · gracias = thank you · adiós = goodbye.
THE WORD-PUZZLE WORKSHOP
Spanish and English. A few funny differences.
Listen for the strong beat.
Spanish words have a stressed syllable: one part gets a stronger beat. Accent marks often show where it goes. Unlike English, Spanish spelling usually gives you reliable clues to pronunciation.
café → ca-FÉ
hola → HO-la
Try saying it aloud. Your eyebrows may join in.
Some words like to match.
In English, “white” stays the same in “a white house” and “a white book”. In Spanish, describing words often change to match the noun. Start with an example and notice the endings.
una casa blanca = a white house
un libro blanco = a white book
We’ll show the pattern first. The grammar name can come later.
One word can do two jobs.
In English, you usually say “I speak”. In Spanish, the ending of the verb can tell you who is speaking, so you can often leave out “yo” (I).
Hablo. = I speak.
Yo hablo. = I speak.
Small word. Quite a lot of information tucked inside.
Build a useful little sentence.
English uses “don’t” in “I don’t understand”. Spanish puts “no” before the verb. Learn the little sentence, then try changing the verb.
No entiendo. = I don’t understand.
No trabajo. = I don’t work.
A perfectly good sentence for asking for a less puzzling explanation.
A hello from your teacher · video coming later
A short video will introduce Spanish and a few useful comparisons. Until it is ready, the blue crew and the explanations above will get you started. Captions and a transcript will come with the recording.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Where shall we wander?
Pick a path below. Each stop will bring a small explanation and something to try.
PATH OUTLINE · LESSONS IN THE MAKING
Spanish for Life
For ordering lunch, finding your way, making friends and telling a good story. First a hello, then a little more.
Peek at the adventures
- Hello, new friend: introductions
- People, places and everyday routines
- Food, shopping and getting around
- Plans, appointments and asking for help
- Stories, opinions and longer conversations
The full sequence and starting level are still being worked out.
THE BLUE CREW’S TOY BOX
Pick a playmate.
Follow a path, or pop in for a little practice. There’s more than one way to learn.
FIRST BOOKS COMING
Reading & Audiobooks
Meet new words inside a story. The crew brought headphones.
Visit the Readers shelf →A little today is a good start.
One word, one useful pattern, one “aha!” Come back for another whenever you like.
Another little hello →