Sunday, November 8, 2009

Review: Bueno, entonces… Learn Spanish


As a longtime Spanish learner I have tried many different methods of learning. I’ve gone to classes, tried many software programs, audio lessons, read books and workbooks, conversed with native speakers… you name it and I’ve tried it.

One thing I have discovered is that oftentimes, as learners, we’re often using only one of our senses and not truly being forced to understand what we’re learning. We’ll repeat or rewrite and go on with our lives. With audio, we’re left to wonder how things are written, and with written exercises we’re often wondering how you might pronounce the words.

The great thing about Bueno, Entonces… is that we’re given the opportunity to incorporate more than one learning style. We can read, speak, AND write as we learn (yes, don’t forget the pause button!) As all good teachers know, the more senses you can incorporate into a lesson the better you’ll learn. The “Magic White Board” (Pizarra Mágica) displays the words as the action takes place. Beginning students will learn from the lessons and more advanced students will find a lot of value in listening to the conversations that occur between “lessons”. Jimena and David have great chemistry and make the lessons fun.

Read more on buenoentonces.com/blog

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