Spanish verbs don’t have to feel overwhelming. Here’s how one small shift makes them click into place.

You can use this same simple approach to speak Spanish.

Express Yourself in Spanish

World Cup Spanish

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Spanish verbs can seem like a big, tangled plate of spaghetti. Here’s how to unravel them in under a minute.

Now see if you can understand five real Spanish sentences using the same verb — try the interactive cards here:

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You’ve probably tried to learn Spanish before.

Maybe you downloaded the app. Built the streak. Did the lessons every day without fail. Felt good about the progress you were making.

And then someone spoke Spanish to you.

And nothing came out.

Your mouth opened. Your mind went blank. The words you’d […]

Why this confusing Spanish expression is actually your secret weapon for natural conversations

The Expression That Had Me Stumped

In Spanish, people are constantly “falling well” or “falling badly” on each other.

For the longest time, this had me completely confused. I’d hear it everywhere – in conversations with friends, in movies, and especially on those wonderfully dramatic […]

I was living in a Spanish-speaking country but stuck not speaking enough Spanish?

I was teaching English at the Universidad Ibero Americana, I couldn’t even hold a basic Spanish conversation.

It made me feel like a fraud —a language teacher who was monolingual.

The lack of Spanish also kept me from connecting with my new wife’s family and […]

20 years ago, I found myself in a Spanish-speaking country without any Spanish.

I was recently married and desperately wanted to be able to communicate what was in my heart to my new wife, family, and friends.

I wanted to fit in with my neighbors and the people I met in day-to-day life.

And get this. […]

Have you ever felt lost in translation?

Perhaps the true meaning of your thoughts got diluted when you tried to express them in another language?

Spain’s latest sporting hero, Ilia Tupuria, is a fascinating case study.

He is Spain’s UFC featherweight champion. Despite his prowess in the ring, expressing his heart in English is a challenge.

In Spanish, he’s […]

Here’s an Instant Spanish series for you to get you speaking about fun, travel, and adventures,

It has you speaking about…

• The most delicious coffee in the world in Guatemala.
• The most arid desert in the world in Chile
• The incredible glaciers and volcanoes of Argentina
• The biodiversity and nature of Costa Rica.

It’s always easy and […]

Here’s a video that makes remembering Spanish easy.

In fact, there’s a least one Spanish word you’ll most likely never forget for the rest of your days.

I hope you find it amusing and not too over the top.

You see, the technique on the video works best when there are bizarre, and exaggerated ideas.

For me, it’s great […]

Lately I’ve been walking backwards.

I’ve got a long driveway and when the sun is out, I take off my shirt.

I get some weird looks from my neighbors!

Are they thinking, “WOW, look at that gorgeous guy in such good shape! What’s that weird exercise he’s doing? It must be some super-secret fitness bodybuilding routine.”

Or more likely, […]

I’ve had a wonderful breakthrough in my life.

It has allowed me at 58 years old to mix it with young guys in the gym.

These days I consider someone in their 30s young.

One of my new amigos, Jarryd, is 34. He is one of those crazy MMA fighters. Super nice guy though, I can’t imagine him […]

When I was in school times were different.

Boys did woodwork and technical drawing. Girls did typing, home economics and crafts.

I took Home Economics because I liked cooking. A few guys took typing classes, but I don’t remember a single girl being in any of the technical classes.

How times have changed.

Women can now belt the living […]

What’s your reason for speaking Spanish?

I’ve included 21 common reasons below.

1. Global Language: Spanish is spoken in 22 countries around […]
   

Mnemonics are a fun way to memorize Spanish words.

The video below even has a humorous mnemonic featuring the Tasmania Devil.

Taz is from my homeland. Who’d have thought he could help you with Spanish?!!

Why not have some fun while you learn this beautiful language?

Mnemonics are effective too; you’ll likely pick up 5 Spanish words in around […]

Some Spanish structures are almost impossible to use when you are starting out.

They are too unnatural to speak with any freedom when you are in the early days of learning.

Traditional methods often start with those most difficult structures.

That’s a problem because you feel lost and overwhelmed. They suck all the joy out of becoming a […]

This is the second free lesson in the short 3-part series designed to help you unlock your Spanish genius with Spanish fruits.

You can start speaking about fruits right away with Instant Spanish Words like these.

1. Una ensalada de frutas
2. El […]
   

Spanish has many names for fruits that are like English. They make it easy to start speaking about fruits right away.

The Instant Spanish words give you a head start. In no “me you can speak Spanish like this.

Voy a preparar una ensalada de frutas con lichi, pera y kiwi. También con melón, mandarina y mi […]

Spanish is a great language for expressing your emotions. it’s vibrant alive and passionate, just like its people.

Even better, unlocking your Spanish genius gives you a head start.

So many Spanish words are like English words. Can you recognise these Spanish words?

nervioso
tranquilo
ansioso
contento

Here are the answers:

nervioso = nervous
tranquilo […]

Below is the 3rd and final video in the free “Shortcut to Spanish Mindset” series.

If you missed video 1 it’s here:

Shortcut to Spanish Mindset – video #1

And the second in the series is here:

Shortcut to Spanish Mindset – video #2

This brings all the pieces together in flowing sentences about […]

It’s not only the aventuras, y experiencias that Spanish gives you.

You also get a helping hand to speak this beautiful language from the language itself.

Here is what I mean.

El 30 por ciento del vocabulario español es similar al vocabulario inglés.
30 percent of the Spanish vocabulary is similar to English vocabulary.

Speaking Spanish is so much easier […]

Here’s a fun series to boost your positivity, and confidence while speaking Spanish.

This episode helps you unlock your Spanish genius by speaking about your outlook on life. It’s the first of a free 3-part series that has Spanish positiveness flowing from your mouth.

That’s because […]

Here is the final video in the series.

This series uses lots of Spanish words that are like English words. that way speaking always feels familiar and comfortable.

The episodes build on each other. That way so you unlock your Spanish genius gradually, allowing you to say much more without […]

On this page is el segundo video (the second video) in the “28-Day Challenge Style” Spanish series.

It follows directly from video numero uno, continuing your journey to unlock your Spanish genius.

Free Video: How to Find Your Spanish Voice Episode […]

Did you know that almost a third of Spanish words have the same roots as English words?

They can give you a flying start to Speaking Spanish.

All you need are some simple language patterns that English speakers can use right away.

Then the Spanish can really flow.

Here’s a list of 87 Spanish words about exercise.

It’s thrilling when you discover your natural ability to speak Spanish.

Some people don’t realize they have a natural ability.

You see, most textbooks teach you the theory of Spanish but not how to speak it.

You study por vs para, masculine and feminine noun adjective agreement, and indirect object pronouns vs direct object pronouns

It’s […]

Antidote for Spanish self-doubt

Age limitations are rubbish when it comes to unlocking your Spanish genius.

With each new milestone: 40, 50, 60, and beyond, you hear more of this garbage…

“Slow down, you aren’t as young as you used to be!”

“You’re not a spring chicken anymore.”

“You can’t […]

I created this mini-course for Valentine's Day, but you don't need a valentine. They are simply for having fun together with a Spanish-speaking friend. Romance is NOT required. Check out the first video up to 1 minute and 32 seconds to hear the Spanish words and phrases you’ll speak by the end of this short series.

Once I started, I couldn’t stop.

I was on my honeymoon in Oaxaca, where I unlocked a new level of Spanish genius.

The city is a magical and enchanting mix of pre-Hispanic, Spanish and modern culture.

The market is amazing where they sell an unusual local delicacy.

If […]

“To thrill my students with the discovery of their innate ability to communicate in Spanish.”

That’s the mission of Synergy Spanish.

Sometimes, students don’t believe they have innate ability to speak Spanish.

But they do.

If you’re not speaking Spanish yet, this cartoon will give you a big hint on how to

These audio lessons will help unlock your Spanish genius by showing you how to participate in informal Spanish conversations.. I created them so you can take all the concepts you learned from Shortcut to Spanish and use it in casual dialogues. You […]

I recently read about a success principle that’s important to unlocking your Spanish genius.

Did you know the space shuttle burns through most of its fuel in the first minutes of flight? Once it breaks out of the earth’s gravitational pull, it can simply glide in orbit.

The book I […]

“To thrill my students with the discovery of their innate ability to communicate in Spanish.”

That’s the mission of Synergy Spanish.

Sometimes, students don’t believe they have innate ability to speak Spanish.

But they do.

If you’re not speaking Spanish yet, this cartoon will give you a big hint about how to change things.
[…]

There are many amazing sights in the Spanish speaking world. This one is in the top five on my Spanish bucket list.

Timing is key as you have to time your visit just right as it only happens twice a year.

Tomorrow is one of two chances you get each year to witness […]

¡Ojo! – watch out!

The Spanish googly is everywhere in Spanish.
[…]

The test results are in and the answer of how much faster Spanish is than English is surprising…
[…]

Spanish can be like a line from the Boss’s song, Glory Days.

“He could throw that speedball by you make you look like a fool boy.”
[…]

There are two Spanish traps to avoid.

The first is downright dangerous in Mexico.

The second could be embarrassing anywhere in the Spanish speaking world.
[…]

This is a sample episode from the Spanish Life Adventures section of Fearless Fluency Conversations.

There are also series on Health and Fitness, Spanish Friendship for both men and women, Love and Marriage, Traveling the Spanish World, and Your best Spanish Year ever.
[…]

Here’s a dictionary with some of the most deceptive expressions in Spanish. It’s an extension of the original “Spanish Beyond the Dictionary” dictionary, which is available on the link below.
[…]

Have you ever been overwhelmed frustrated and discouraged when people speak Spanish faster than you can keep up? 
  
What can you do?  
  
Find out on this page:
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I’ve kissed a lot of frogs for my Spanish

Like the princess kissing frogs in the fairytale, I tried a lot of things to keep up with the pace of Spanish.

I was desperate to fit in to the Spanish speaking world.

I would have tried anything.

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For a long time, I never thought this day would come.

It seemed like a dream.

A bridge too far.

But, it happened.

I made it… You can too!

I’ll never forget the day.

I was driving around San Diego, California.

The weirdest thing was I didn’t even notice what I was doing, at […]

I don’t love everything Spanish.

I love the food. I love the people. I don’t hate bullfighting even though I feel like I should.

And I don’t get Pablo Picasso’s art.

I wish I did.

But it just doesn’t move me.

Maybe I’ll grow into it.

But I owe Pablo big time.

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Reminder.

The special offer on Fearless Fluency closes October 3.

The […]

There is an optimal zone for learning Spanish. It makes you happy and excited while you achieve extraordinary results.

The best thing is anyone at any age can achieve this zone on a regular basis.

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Reminder:

This special offer for my Synergy Spanish students is only available until October 3:

Special offer for Synergy Spanish Students.

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The […]

On this post I have for you the third free video in the Lighter than Air Spanish series.

In this series theory is light, speaking the language for real life is the primary purpose.

If you want Spanish for travel, adventure and connection, give these free lessons a whirl.

Approach them with a sense of fun.

They won’t weigh […]

The lesson is dedicated to my 3 grandmothers.

That’s how I grew up with 3 grandmothers and no grandfathers.  I even had two grandmothers living in the same house.

My great grandmother lived to 96 years of age.  She spent her last years living with her daughter, so I had two grandmothers in one house.

She’s my role […]

In this post, I have your second video of the 3-part series, Grandparent’s Day Spanish.

I’m glowing a little (a lot) from the positive comments on the blog from video #1.

You can find the first video on this blog post:

Grandparent’s Day Spanish Video 1

I particularly enjoyed this comment from Shona.

I am lucky […]

Spain just celebrated Grandparents day in July and Mexico celebrates it this month.

There’s an old proverb that says “it takes a village to raise a child”. And perhaps the unsung heroes of child raising are the grandparents. This lesson is dedicated to them and their special day. […]

Two things you should know.

The word “fluency” means different things to different people.

There’s magic in a sequence.

If you are like me, you probably learned to crawl, then walk, then run.

That’s how you learned to read. First the alphabet, then words, then phrases, and then entire books.

I am using it to become a gymnast in my 50’s. It holds the key to great things including freedom with Spanish […]

There’s a book taking the world by storm. The same power behind this book can create life-changing magic for your Spanish.

I’ve been thinking about the magic of Spanish Fluency and it reminded me of a song you might know. Especially if you are a baby-boomer like me.

There are two distinct “pillars” to speaking Spanish freely.

Individually, these pillars have great impact on your ability to speak conversational Spanish.

Together, they take you to the rare air of those who enjoy the highest levels of freedom in Spanish.

“8 Master Keys” is all it takes to unlock a whole new world of Spanish for you.

This breakthrough system is a perfect way for you to speak with more freedom and a renewed energy and love of Spanish.

All-New Master Keys to Spanish

It strips away every ounce of complexity from daunting Spanish verbs.

What […]

I recently went on una dieta.

It’s not a weight loss diet and it doesn’t involve food.

Yet, the impact has been life changing.

I guarantee a similar plan will transform your Spanish.

Let me tell you about the diet and what I’ve done. Then, we’ll look at how you can use the same system to become conversational with […]

For 5 years, I had been sitting on a profound idea.

I knew it would be a language game changer for many people especially baby boomers. However, I just couldn’t get all the pieces to fit.

On this post I have for you el segundo video (the second video) in the “Lighter ThanAir” Spanish series.

It follows on directly from video numero uno.

Lighter than air Spanish #1

If you want a PhD in Spanish grammar, this series might not be for you.

However, if you want to speak Spanish for fun, travel, and adventure, give these free lessons a […]

If someone stays silent when they should speak in English, we might ask “Has the cat got your tongue?”

The Spanish version is not only painful but also disgusting.

¿Te comieron la lengua los ratones?”

Did they eat your tongue the rats?

!Ay! (Ouch!)

The English gato (cat) gets your tongue and the Spanish ratones (rats) eat it.

Gato (cat) also […]

I recently read about a success principle that’s important to your Spanish.

Did you know the space shuttle burns through most of its fuel in the first minutes of flight? Once it breaks out of the earth’s gravitational pull, it can simply glide in orbit.

The book I read stated you need to work really hard in […]

Normal topics for enjoyable conversations with native Spanish speakers are as follows:

Comida
Food

Familia
Family

Amigos
Friends

This month everything is different, there is only one subject. It trumps anything else.

Yes, it’s La Copa Mundial (The World Cup).

Hands down, it’s the liveliest conversation topic among Spanish speakers for the next 30 days.

Here are some […]

On this post I have for you is the second Wiring your Brain for Spanish video:

If you missed the first one, it’s available on this blog post:
[…]

Did you know there is an easy way to say “more” with the Spanish you already know?

It is easy and all it takes is picking up this new pattern. You can add it in just a few minutes, and use it to speak more conversational Spanish with your amigos right away.

There is a trick that […]

This secret is a doozy!

Henry Ford said it best:

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”

We often marvel at how quickly kids pick up things with their young minds. What if […]

Remember when you first started learning Spanish?

If you’re like I was, you were probably pretty excited.

In my case, I had just moved to a Spanish-speaking country. I couldn’t wait to get started, and I was sure it would be a cinch.

After all, I was teaching English as a second language… how hard could it […]

Here is the 2nd secret to speaking Spanish at any age.

If you missed the 1^st secret, you will find it here:

Secret to speaking Spanish at any age.

Today we’ll use ancient philosophy and wisdom that is as true today as it was more than 2,000 years ago.
[…]

Here’s a secret from the memory experts. It’s a fun mind-expanding tool that anyone can use at any age.

It gave me a powerful Spanish vocabulary fast and it can do the same for you.

This memory tool makes Spanish words stick in your mind like superglue.

Here’s how it works.

[…]

One of my favorite emails came from an 80-year-old student. He made a wedding speech entirely in Spanish.

He didn’t let false age barriers stop him.

His emotionally charged speech had the guests in tears.

Has anyone told you that you are too old for Spanish?

Don’t pay any attention to them, even if it’s […]

I just finished Part 3 of “Rewiring Your Brain for Spanish”. The video is at the bottom of this blog post.

It shows you an easy pattern from Synergy Spanish 8x to expand your Spanish repertoire.

Like the patterns you learned in videos 1 and 2, it’s simple to flip […]

“To thrill my students with the discovery of their innate ability to communicate in Spanish.”

That’s the mission of Synergy Spanish.

Sometimes, students don’t believe they have innate ability to speak Spanish.

But they do.

If you’re not speaking Spanish yet, this cartoon will give you a big hint about how to change things.
[…]

On this post, I told you about the time I bribed a Tijuana policeman.

For the next 48 hours, I have an exciting bribe to get you started speaking Spanish.

Here’s how you can save 60 percent with this special International Friendship Day package.
[…]

What if there was a way for you to quickly and easily speak 8 times the Spanish?

And what if you could start enjoying this extra fluency in as little as 10 minutes a day?
[…]

Do you want to speak more Spanish with your amigos, neighbors, and people you meet in daily life?

And do it in as little as just 10 minutes a day!
[…]

Did you know while I was living in a Spanish speaking country, I struggled for years not being able to carry on even a basic conversation.

The system I discovered and now share with you in Synergy Spanish was the biggest breakthrough of my Spanish life.

Synergy Spanish gives you 138 Synergy […]

Synergy Spanish gives you 138 critical words to get by in Spanish:

As you know, this unique approach is the secret to quickly and easily forming sentences you can use in the real world immediately.

But this is only the beginning.

Here’s how to speak 8 times as much Spanish with just 138 additional words…

I’ve just released the second “rewiring your Brain for Spanish” video. Like the first video, it shows you how to say more with the Spanish you already know.
[…]

Yesterday I sent you a video that had you saying more with the Spanish you already know in only 10 minutes. If you missed it, it’s on the link below:
[…]

One of the best ways to boost your Spanish-speaking skills is to find the words that it shares with the English language.

Have you ever noticed that certain words, like ‘influencia’ (influence) are extremely similar but just pronounced and spelled slightly different?
[…]

Learning another language is exciting, but when you sit down with a typical textbook and try to speak the language…

That’s a whole different story.
[…]

I’ve crafted a brand-new video for you. It shows you how to say more with the Spanish you already know.

It’s styled on my new Synergy Spanish 8x course and is a perfect addition to the language patterns in Synergy Spanish.

This video rewires your brain […]

Do you know these Spanish 5 common Spanish words and expressions?

de vez en cuando

muy a menudo

ni

veo

nieta

This video makes those words and expressions part of your conversational Spanish repertoire. […]

Today I’ll give you a handy expression that will allow you to praise Spanish speakers about their country, food, and culture.

Plus I’ll show you how to multiply what you can say with a little twist. […]

In Spanish the word for “retirement” looks like an English word just not the one you were expecting.

The word for retirement is jubilación.

But it doesn’t mean jubilation.

Or does it? […]

I’ve got for you a special Father’s Day speak to learn Spanish video.

On this lesson you’ll speak all about Father’s Day.

You’ll also chat about seeing your father, children, grandchildren and family.

We’ll talk about love in an authentic and natural way. […]

Have you ever had a day when you just can’t get going?

I used to start my days as grumpy as a bear with a sore head.

But, not anymore. […]

Why complicate Spanish, when you can K.I.S.S. Spanish?

Keep it Simple Spanish.

You won’t find analysis of the “pluperfect subjective” or any other intimidating labels.

Instead, you’ll only find Spanish you can use today in real-life. […]

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