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How to Have Success in Online Classes

Mar 27, 2019 | Diana Lamolinara, Engaging Education

How to Have Success in Online Classes After more than seven years of teaching live online Spanish classes, I have come up with a list of good habits that students should employ in order to optimize their chances of success in a live online environment. Come to...

Some Fascinating Tidbits of Information about Spanish-Speaking Countries

Nov 5, 2018 | Diana Lamolinara, Engaging Education

Some Fascinating Tidbits of Information about Spanish-Speaking Countries Projects are one way to teach culture and language in the foreign language classroom. In my Spanish 1 class, students had to do a Spanish-speaking country wiki project, and one of the things they...

Sra. Lamolinara’s Spanish-Speaking Countries Project

May 17, 2018 | Diana Lamolinara, Engaging Education, Uncategorized

Sra. Lamolinara’s Spanish-Speaking Countries Project In my live classes, we speak Spanish, recite Bible verses and read stories in Spanish, and learn Spanish grammar using a variety of activities. Outside of class, students are assigned written and listening...

Options for Study Abroad Programs (That Also Enhance Your Resume)!

Mar 27, 2018 | Christian Worldview, Diana Lamolinara

Options for Study Abroad Programs (That Also Enhance Your Resume)! Becoming fluent in a language is something that requires lots of study and practice. There is no better way to practice than to be immersed in the language. For a student who is serious about fluency,...

Freshman 101: Why Should I Take an Online Course Now?

Dec 1, 2017 | College Preparation, Diana Lamolinara

Freshman 101: Why Should I Take an Online Course Now? Many colleges, universities, and high schools are now offering online courses in addition to traditional classroom courses. Virtual learning offers several advantages over traditional learning. Below are five...

Five Common Pitfalls for English Speakers Learning Spanish to Avoid

Aug 4, 2017 | Diana Lamolinara, Rigorous Courses

Five Common Pitfalls for English Speakers Learning Spanish to Avoid Five Common Pitfalls for English Speakers Learning Spanish to Avoid English speakers encounter many pitfalls when they are learning Spanish. Below are five of the most common ones. El día, el problema...