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It’s beginning to look a lot like WINTER! Whether you’ve seen your first feet of snow or have yet to experience the wonder of those white flakes falling where you are, there’s no denying that winter can bring some serious fun and celebration! As we see the Christmas lights twinkling down the streets and think about […]

In case the hearts, balloons, chocolates, and school dances haven’t been enough to remind you, it’s Valentine’s Day!  In other words, it’s Friendship Day! No, really, in Venezuela, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, February 14th is Día del Amor y la Amistad – the day of love and friendship.  They have this “Galentine’s” thing […]

For most of the learners and teachers we know and love, the semester is wrapping up.  As we wrap up, many of us are also wrapping something else – the Christmas presents!  Whatever this holiday season holds for you, know that we appreciate you. We know that being bilingual in Spanish is an adventure that […]

If you’re a Stories subscriber, you may have already noticed that magical yellow “Level D” button pop up in your subscription.  (Such a small button! Such a big step for us!)  In Level D, you’ll meet Ofelia la oveja blanca (the white sheep) and her friends. Some you may already know, like Pepe and Raúl.  Others […]

In honor of the approach of Mother’s Day, the moms of Calico Spanish would like to remind you about our free printable.  It’s a fun and easy way to give kids the opportunities to sing their mom’s praise in Spanish.  Enjoy!   Happy Mother’s Day! We recently saw an adorable Mother’s Day “My mom and […]

Especially for early novice learners, culture can be a tough topic to cover in depth, beyond the infamous “Five F’s“: festivals, food, flags, fashion, and famous people.  Throw in the fact that interculturality standards for language classes can’t be met outside of the target language, and it gets tougher.  Throw in a situation where the […]