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El arte como forma de protesta (art during the Chilean dictatorship)
Hi everyone! As someone who loves studying various forms of visual expression, I was interested in studying Latin American art. As I was...
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Oct 10, 20222 min read
La travesía de Wikdi: Thoughts and analysis
Hi everyone! This year, I am taking a Spanish senior seminar called "Latin American Art and Perspectives," and so far, I'm loving this...
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claire
Aug 18, 20229 min read
Reading 1984...in Spanish
You read the title correctly. Why- might you ask -have I decided to take on such a task? Well, for one, I read it in 8th grade as part...
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claire
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Best resource to learn Chinese: audiobooks
Have you ever wished there was a perfect resource to learn Chinese pronunciation, listening, and reading comprehension all at once while...
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claire
Jul 2, 20224 min read
6 tips to stay motivated when learning a language
1. Set (reasonable) goals for yourself The most important factor in pushing you to get up each day in the morning is if you have a plan...
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claire
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Reading in Spanish resources and tips
Reading is one of the major components of learning a language but all the unfamiliar words, accents, and symbols can make it seem like a...
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claire
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Check out my language podcast!
*Edit this is an old post I meant to post a while ago oops* Hi everyone! I have extremely exciting news! A while back I shared my idea of...
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claire
Jun 6, 20212 min read
ASL tips: How to make a "vocabulary Journal"
The one thing I've always found hard about ASL was my inability to write down and record the signs that I've learned, unlike other...
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claire
May 31, 20214 min read
How to learn ASL WITHOUT a tutor: A guide to resources and steps to begin your ASL journey pt.1
Though ASL is one of the most interesting and fun languages to learn, it can also be hard to find resources and guidance to learn it...
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claire
Jun 19, 20204 min read
Free resources for languages you should use during Covid-19!!🤫
This is part of a series for how to learn a language during quarantine. (check out part 1 here) Great! You’ve finally decided to learn a...
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claire
May 10, 20205 min read
Why you should learn a new language during quarantine 📝
With the current situations surrounding us, we are suddenly hit with all this free time. And while you could use this time to watch...
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claire
Apr 18, 20206 min read
How learning ASL is changing my life (and why you should learn it too!)
After learning Chinese and Spanish, two written and oral languages, I decided to try something completely new. I wanted to try a language...
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claire
Feb 15, 20209 min read
8 unique traditions on Chinese New Year you probably never knew
It's that time of year again-fireworks, dumplings, and the color red everywhere. You may think that's all to it and it's all over in a...
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claire
Feb 2, 20204 min read
💻Technology in Spanish/Memory tools and example sentences💻
How many hours do you go on your phone a day? Technology plays a big role in our everyday lives, from chatting with your friends to...
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claire
Jan 20, 20204 min read
"They talk too fast!" A KEY guide to understanding fast native speakers!
Let me tell you something: Spanish speakers talk fast. I mean incredibly fast. So fast that at the beginning of my Spanish learning...
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claire
Dec 16, 20192 min read
Wisdom of the week #3
"Haz el bien y no mires a quién¨¨. Integrity. Something we were taught when younger, but don´t always think about in our day to day...
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claire
Nov 26, 20191 min read
Chiste/Vocab #4
Q:Why did the chicken cross the road? (Por qué el pollo ha atrevesado la calle?) A: To learn what 'chiste' means in English (Para...
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claire
Nov 10, 20191 min read
Desconocido/a-Unknown/Vocab #3/Memory tools🔠
Welcome to the third vocab post! It's been a while as these posts take a while to make,but don't worry I'm still learning a handful of...
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claire
Oct 21, 20191 min read
✴Wisdom of the week #2✴
Hola a todos! Welcome to my wisdom of the week series, where I choose a quote in Spanish and write about it. I hope you enjoy! :)...
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claire
Oct 21, 20192 min read
Why is there 'se' in phrases like cómo se dice???
For such a long time, I've always been wondering: "why is there a 'se' in phrases like cómo se dice and cómo se escribe?´´ I'm happy to...
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