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Word of the Month: Introduce

, October 1, 2022

What does the word "introduce" mean? The most common meaning of the word introduce is #1; to make someone or something known by name. As seen in meaning #3, introduce can also mean to insert something, as its often confused false friend in Spanish (introducir) suggests...

Word of the Month: Realize

Shana Goodwin, September 1, 2022

The word realize can be confusing because in Spanish, the verb “realizar” means “to perform or carry out,” (basically, the second meaning of the verb realize in English. It’s much more common to use a verb like “to complete” or “to do” rather than realize...

Why Should Kids Have Hobbies?

Emily Thomson, August 24, 2022

We at Primavera English believe it is essential for kids and adolescents to have hobbies, or creative activities that they can enjoy in their free time. Not only do hobbies help kids learn problem solving and life skills, but they can also be great educational opportunities...

Improve English Pronunciation with Tongue Twisters, Part 3

Shana Goodwin, August 15, 2022

As I have written in previous posts in this series, one great way to practice pronunciation is to learn tongue twisters – they are fun, challenging to the brain, and can show you which sounds you have a hard time pronouncing. Two sounds that can be especially difficult for native Spanish speakers who are learning English are “b” and “v,” because in Spanish, the two letters are pronounced almost identically...

Word of the Month: Potential

Shana Goodwin, August 1, 2022

What does the word “potential” mean? As an English teacher, I’m inspired every day by my students’ potential: they all have dreams and goals that they are working hard to fulfill, and I know they’ll go far!

Meet the Teachers!

Emily Thomson, July 22, 2022

We love our teachers! Primavera English’s dynamic young staff have agreed to answer a few questions so you can get to know them better...

Bored or Boring: What’s the Difference?

Shana Goodwin, July 12, 2022

Fortunately, there’s a pretty simple explanation: -ed adjectives usually describe emotions, or the way someone or something is feeling. And -ing adjectives usually describe the thing that is causing that emotion or feeling...

Word of the Month: Lecture

Shana Goodwin, July 1, 2022

What does the word “lecture” mean? This word has a false cognate in Spanish: “lectura,” which means “reading,” so my students often use lecture incorrectly, when they mean to say “reading.” The words both come from Latin, but the Spanish translation of lecture is closer to “conferencia.”...

It’s All Fun and Games

Emily Thomson, June 6, 2022

Who doesn’t enjoy playing games? This is one of our most important resources for English classes with young learners. At Primavera English we have an extensive collection of board games, card games, and party games (not to mention running games) that can be used in class to practice grammar concepts, review vocabulary, or...

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