Cremolada de Durazno – Cooking with Valentina
Did you know that peaches (in Spanish, duraznos) were introduced to South America by Spanish conquistadors in the 15th and 16th centuries? All the way from
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Influence of African American Culture on American English – Black History Month
Since the earliest settlements in America, Black Americans have influenced every aspect of the nation’s culture, including religion, literature, music, film, art, cuisine, dance, athletics, and
How to Teach your Child Spanish if You Don’t Speak It
“It’s hard enough getting my child to do what I tell them in English, how in the world do I teach my child Spanish when I
Torta de Queso – Cooking with Valentina
Cheese is one of the most versatile, diverse, and delicious foods on the planet – Grate it over pasta, eat it with crackers, bake it into
Mastering Spanish Pronunciation: Tips and Exercises
Telling a friend about your day, asking for directions, following a recipe for a delicious dinner. How did basic communication in your native language suddenly become
The Extensive Reading (ER) Theory of Comprehension
Is your child struggling with learning a second language? We suggest you take them to the ER. Before you overreact to such a bold statement,
Leche Poleada – Cooking with Valentina
Isn’t it amazing how a simple taste can immediately bring us back into a memory or a feeling from long ago? For many Salvadorans, Leche Poleada
The Pilot, The Poet, and The Prince – How Language Gives Wings
The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince in the original French) is one of the most beloved children’s books of this generation. Published in both French and
What Age is Too Late to Learn Spanish?
Have you ever sunk your teeth into a delicious, crunchy, piping hot fried chicken from KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) and thought to yourself, “life is good”?
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) – Why It Matters & How Cultural Bytes Delivers
There are few activities that are more rewarding than giving children the support they need to thrive. The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) provides funding for
The Role of Culture in Language Learning
“He doesn’t have hairs on the the tongue.” You might be very confused and slightly disturbed at this point after hearing that with your mind racing
How to Set Effective Goals for Language Learning
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. As a pilot and poet, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was certainly a dreamer,
Arroz con Piña – Cooking with Valentina
Today, we offer you a “two for one” – a delicious dessert recipe with a cultural lesson to accompany. If you visited Panama and asked for
New Year’s Resolutions for Learning Spanish
“This is the year I’m finally going to do it,” you say boldly to yourself as you stare at the piece of paper that has two
Flan – Cooking with Valentina
Rumba music heavy with percussion greets you as you walk through the gate, honored to be invited to a traditional Cuban birthday party. You are greeted