Our First Magazine, ¡en español! 📖
Learning with Leah's first student-published, Spanish magazine is hot off the presses! 🔥 📰 I want to give a huge shout-out to my remarkable eighth-grade student, Riley, who published Volumen 1 of her first Spanish-language magazine! She used her experience working on...
5 Tips for When that Grade Makes You Go, 😖 Yikes!
You started the school year with a bang 💥! You had that feeling like 💃🏽 “this is the year I’m going to get much better grades!” Then you got that first not-so-great grade from the teacher and felt like, 🤯 “What happened??” 🤌 At one point or another everyone has needed...
Get a Professional Edge: It’s Time for You to Learn Spanish!
Gain the Advantage in the US, and around the world! Are you a business-owner or professional who understands the importance of learning Spanish? Have you always wanted to become more fluent in Spanish but just can’t find the time or motivation? Want to communicate...
¡Las clases! • Small Group Spanish Classes are here!
Learn Spanish with me in a small group class online! Contact me now to get started! Although I love teaching private 1-1 lessons, teaching small group classes can be maravilloso and full of inspiring community and important accountability that can spice things up for...
‘Frases de febrero’ is finally here!
It’s time for the second annual Frases de febrero 🎉 where you can have fun while finally achieving your lifelong goal of learning Spanish! And, what's more, I will be your teacher! A full-on, experienced, certified, verified, real life teacher to boot! Check out my...
Spanish Pronunciation Tips 3 & 4: The Scary “RR” and Breath
In all my years teaching Spanish, there has been no struggle quite like the "RR" struggle. For some students the Spanish "RR" sound is easy to make whereas for others, it can be a source of a lot of frustration. Of all the sounds in Spanish, this is one that truly...
Spanish Pronunciation Tip 2: Anyone Can Say the Spanish R
In this blog post you will learn more about articulators, the hard pallet and how to do the alveolar tap. What’s that?!I The following explanations are from this excellent article at SpanishDict.com which I reference to help you understand these phonetic concepts....
Spanish Pronunciation Tip 1: Smile! 😃
This week’s tip for better Spanish pronunciation is about SMILING ! As you may have seen in my Instagram video on my Reels (link here), this is a great way to improve your pronunciation when learning to speak Spanish. This tip is especially useful for native speakers...
Spanish Happy Hour: Mexican Lotería
Spanish Happy Hour for All Levels Click here to get your ticket!! Learning with Leah hosts a fun, casual Spanish Happy Hour! Get those Spanish juices flowing while playing the traditional Mexican game called Lotería! Super casual. All levels welcome. Friday, April...
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Hispanic Voices Video Series with Sasha Willis (Parts 1, 2 & 3): The Grand Finale!
I'm thrilled to share my conversations with the incredible Sasha Willis who was kind enough to give her time to chat with me about her family, her Puerto Rican heritage, her freelance businesses and her favorite drink at Christmas called "Coquito". Mmmm... Check out...
You Ask, We Answer: Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start and end on the 15th?
As we near the end of this year's celebration of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month, it has come to my attention that many people don't know why this month is celebrated on these specific dates every year,...
Hispanic Voices featuring Laura Espinel (Part 2)
The final part of my fascinating conversation with Laura is ready for your viewing pleasure! I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed chatting with her.
Hispanic Voices featuring Laura Espinel (Part 1)
Check out Episode 2 of Hispanic Voices where I chat with my friend Laura who I met while working in Cuba in 2003. She tells us a bit about her Cuban heritage and what it was like to leave her country to come to the U.S. My dog even makes an appearance!
Hispanic Voices featuring Andrea Noto (Part 2)
In Hispanic Voices Episode 1, Part 2 Andrea shares some wonderful insights about her Peruvian heritage. One of my favorite quotes from Andrea is: "Diversity is one of the best things about being human". I agree, Andrea. Enjoy! ¡Gracias!
Hispanic Voices featuring Andrea Noto (Part 1)
Episode 1, Part 1 is here! Hispanic Voices is a new video series celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Learning with Leah. Enjoy conversations with a variety of people who discuss their Latinx and Hispanic identities, cultures, favorite foods and more! This is a...
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month!
From September 15 through October 15, we can honor and celebrate Hispanic culture of the United States. Here are some fun links, resources and suggestions for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What is Hispanic Heritage Month? Learn about American Latino Heritage...