Check out our new featured local artist, Laura McGowan! Laura is based out of Boulder, CO. She earned 3 BA’s in English, Sociology and Spanish from University of Colorado. Laura is a self-taught artist with a rainbow brain and love for the uniqueness of the world and has yet to take an art class –”I […]
12 out of the ordinary ways to practice Spanish
Looking for practical, yet fun ways to spice up your Spanish learning experience inside and outside of the classroom? Then these 12 unique ways can definitely help improve your Spanish skills and allow you to have fun while learning! 1. Make a Reservation at a Mexican, Argentine, or Spanish Restaurant Pull up on Google and find […]
3 Learning Techniques to Keep Kids Learning Spanish
Want to keep your kids engaged and practicing Spanish outside of the classroom? Here’s a rundown of different activities for kids that cater to the 3 major different learning styles! Here at the Spanish Institute, we know that in order for kids to learn Spanish effectively, they have to be having fun! That’s why we […]
SI Academic Director presents photography collection!
The newly featured artist at Spanish Institute is our fantastic Academic director Maye Cordero! Heading up our elementary programs and teaching adult classes are two of her many talents. Maye is also a creative Graphic Designer and Photographer (The master behind our Primeros Pasos textbook)! Her passion for art and photography started when she attended […]
Fundraising for Venezuela
Spanish Institute teachers and staff are working to support communities in Venezuela! February 19, 2015 In this lovely month of February, Spanish Institute is helping out a small community in Venezuela by collecting donations of various items and sending packages of supplies that go a along way. Today in Venezuela, the costs of basic needs […]
Helpful tips for Spanish phonetics and pronunciation
Learning how to master Spanish pronunciation can definitely be tricky with specific accents and vowels, but understanding the phonetics behind the pronunciation makes it much easier for students to pronounce words/phrases correctly. These tips go over the sounds of spanish vowels, consonants, stressed syllables and many more! The audio on our website is also a […]
El Día de la Constitución en México: Feb. 5, 1917
Today marks the ninety-eighth anniversary of México’s current constitution and the cultral movements that pushed toward change. Celebrations for El día de la Constitución took place on Monday, Feb.2, 2015 beacue it has traditionally been celebrated on the first Monday of February to accomodate the closure of banks, school and multiple businesses. This is commonly […]
The Artwork of Cristina Del Hoyo at the Spanish Institute
Our Boulder office is proud to display the artwork of Spanish Artist and Denver resident Cristina Del Hoyo! Cristina was born in Malaga, Spain, and has explored many artistic disciplines while completing her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Granada before coming to Colorado She has exhibited through Spain in Granada and Barcelona. […]
Study Abroad with the Spanish Institute!!
Interested in traveling to another country and learning more about spanish culture? Then our study abroad opportunities are perfect for you!! The Spanish Institute has global partnerships with satellite schools in Argentina, Costa Rica and Ecuador.Those interested in traveling now have the amazing opportunity to practice their Spanish through either intensive or longterm courses while […]
Popular Novels to read in Spanish
For everyone leaning spanish and looking to dive into new and exciting novels, many of the most famous pieces of literature are in fact written by Spanish writers and are stories that caputre the interests of different audiences. Reading novels in Spanish will not only improve your oral language skills, but your written skills as […]