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The Language Blog is where we post articles related to language learning. This is where you’ll also find lessons, quizzes and other interesting posts related to our home city of Austin, Texas. Don’t know where to start? First things first, check out one of our more popular articles, How to Learn a Language. Ready to create your own Spanish class? Read Spanish Lessons in Austin to learn more about forming your own group.
Professional Online Spanish Lessons with Joseph Gonzales
Join Joseph for online Spanish lessons from anywhere in the world.
When to Use ESTAR
As you may already know, there are two verbs in Spanish that express "to be"; estar and ser. The next logical question thing to know is when to use estar and when to use ser. Let's answer this question generally and then we'll elaborate with examples. There's an estar conjugation chart down below...and also a [...]
Professional Spanish Classes in Pearland
Bienvenidos! Welcome to the Pearland page of Prime Instruction & Language. I'm Joseph, longtime director for the school. I'm also the coordinator and instructor for our Spanish classes in Pearland. In short, I help adults to achieve their Spanish-speaking goals with dynamic, engaging lessons. I also serve as a Spanish tutor in Pearland for grade-school [...]
Adjectives Frequently Used with ESTAR
In this lesson, we'll study a few dozen adjectives that are frequently used with the verb ESTAR. Consider that estar is the more temporary way of expressing "to be" in Spanish. Click here for a thorough review on when to use estar. The more permanent "to be" is ser. Both verbs are frequently followed by [...]
The Difference Between SER and ESTAR
SER and ESTAR both mean "to be" in Spanish. In this lesson, we'll cover the difference between these two foundational verbs so you can confidently use them with accuracy.
How to Learn a Language Fast through Daily Application
For those who wish to rapidly learn a language with depth and accuracy, daily application is the answer. Read this post to learn how.
Is Y’all Proper English? No, But It Should Be
Is y'all proper English? Well technically, the answer is no. But objectively, there's nothing wrong with it. It's the perfect contraction of "you" and "all." And still no one has suggested a better pronoun to use while talking to two or more people. In my opinion, y'all should say y'all.
Why Are English & Spanish Among the Hardest Languages to Learn?
English and Spanish are among the hardest languages to learn, but for completely opposite reasons. This post explains why.
5 Steps to Learning a Language
In this post, I'm going to explain how to learn a language...in particular, how to learn Spanish. Although it's important to have conversations with people who already speak that language, those chats are not the critical factor towards your progress.
Free Introductory Spanish Lesson
Take a bite before buying the meal - This free introductory Spanish lesson is for those who wish to learn Spanish, but don't know where to start. Get to know the teacher and assess your current conversational level
All About Austin
We’re fortunate to live and work in the most exciting city in the country. Austin’s also the fastest growing city in the country. Businesses are flocking to Austin to take advantage of its abundance of talented youth, its tax-friendly laws and its rich culture. On its list of the 50 Best Places in America for Starting a Business, Inc. Magazine listed Austin at #1. We’re particularly excited that our home city is a diverse place where many languages are spoken. Austin, however, is changing very fast in recent years. As a result, there’s a constant clash between the new and the old. It all makes this city an interesting place. This part of our language blog is where we write all about our beloved city.
Professional Online Spanish Lessons with Joseph Gonzales
Join Joseph for online Spanish lessons from anywhere in the world.
When to Use ESTAR
As you may already know, there are two verbs in Spanish that express "to be"; estar and ser. The next logical question thing to know is when to use estar and when to use ser. Let's answer this question generally and then we'll elaborate with examples. There's an estar conjugation chart down below...and also a [...]
Professional Spanish Classes in Pearland
Bienvenidos! Welcome to the Pearland page of Prime Instruction & Language. I'm Joseph, longtime director for the school. I'm also the coordinator and instructor for our Spanish classes in Pearland. In short, I help adults to achieve their Spanish-speaking goals with dynamic, engaging lessons. I also serve as a Spanish tutor in Pearland for grade-school [...]
Adjectives Frequently Used with ESTAR
In this lesson, we'll study a few dozen adjectives that are frequently used with the verb ESTAR. Consider that estar is the more temporary way of expressing "to be" in Spanish. Click here for a thorough review on when to use estar. The more permanent "to be" is ser. Both verbs are frequently followed by [...]
The Difference Between SER and ESTAR
SER and ESTAR both mean "to be" in Spanish. In this lesson, we'll cover the difference between these two foundational verbs so you can confidently use them with accuracy.
How to Learn a Language Fast through Daily Application
For those who wish to rapidly learn a language with depth and accuracy, daily application is the answer. Read this post to learn how.
Google Plans to Occupy All 35 Floors of New Building in Downtown Austin
The new Google Austin building lease signals yet another large investment of a tech giant in the Capital City.
Is Y’all Proper English? No, But It Should Be
Is y'all proper English? Well technically, the answer is no. But objectively, there's nothing wrong with it. It's the perfect contraction of "you" and "all." And still no one has suggested a better pronoun to use while talking to two or more people. In my opinion, y'all should say y'all.
How to Say Austin in Spanish
How exactly should you pronounce "Austin" while speaking in Spanish. This post answers that question.
Why Are English & Spanish Among the Hardest Languages to Learn?
English and Spanish are among the hardest languages to learn, but for completely opposite reasons. This post explains why.
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