All Spanish Quickies
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False Friend Alert: Decepción ≠ Deception
In this video, we tackle one of the most common “False Friends” that trips up English speakers. I’ll show you why telling your Spanish friend “That was a total decepción” might not mean what you think it means (unless you are talking about a bad steak 🥩).
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Spanish Verbs are Just Math (Here’s the Formula)
Most people avoid verb conjugations because they’re “boring.” That’s exactly why they stay slow and frustrated when speaking Spanish. In this video, I explain why conjugations matter, when to ignore them, when to drill them, and how to stop wasting brain power on verb endings in real conversations.
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Este vs Ese vs Esto? Stop Making This Mistake in Spanish
In English, pointing at things is easy: we just say “This” or “That.” But in Spanish? You have Este, Esta, Esto, Ese, Esa, Eso… and it’s easy to get lost in the grammar. Most students accidentally use “esto” for masculine stuff, but that’s a huge trap! Watch this to stop guessing and finally understand the logic behind the demonstratives in Spanish.
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Spanish False Friends: 6 Tricky “A” Words
They look like English words. They feel like English words. But they mean something totally different—and can land you in awkward (or hilarious) situations if you’re not careful. In this video, I break down 6 of the sneakiest Spanish false friends that start with the letter A—so you don’t get tripped up in real-life conversation.
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Action Breeds Motivation
Waiting to feel “motivated” to learn Spanish? That is exactly why you aren’t fluent yet. In this video, I break down why waiting for inspiration is a trap and share the simple 15-minute timer trick that forces you to take action—even when you feel lazy. If you are stuck in a rut, scrolling YouTube instead of studying, or telling yourself you’ll start “tomorrow,” this video is for you.
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Ser Vs. Estar: The Ultimate Rule of Thumb
In this video, you’ll learn one simple rule of thumb that explains what Spanish is actually doing, so you can choose correctly without guessing.
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The Subjunctive: When It Happens (part 3)
In part 3 of my subjunctive series, you’ll learn the three tests that actually decide whether you use the subjunctive or not. No WEIRDO, no trigger-word guessing, just a clear system you can rely on.
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The Subjunctive: Where It Happens (part 2)
In part 2 of my 3-part subjunctive series, you’ll see the three grammatical situations where the subjunctive occurs.
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The Subjunctive: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner (part 1)
In this first video of my 3-part subjunctive series, I share 10 things I wish I knew sooner — including why WEIRDO doesn’t actually work, examples that prove it, and my WEIRDO alternative (free download). If you’ve ever felt confused (or misled) about the subjunctive… this is where to start.
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Spanish Immersion… #1 Best & Fastest Way to Improve Your Spanish
Learn all about Spanish immersion schools: how they work, how to choose a school, how long to stay, the cost, safety (including single women), accommodation options (including what to request for the best experience), my favorite schools and more.