Not that I have to, but that I want to
Language learning can be monotonous and discouraging at times. Anything that can spice up the process is a welcome relief. Listening to Spanish pop music became one of my favorite Spanish learning tools. My previous blog posts here and here listed some of my favorite artists and songs. I found listening to Spanish hit songs …
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In many ways, learning a language is like learning to play a musical instrument such as the piano or guitar. You are learning several things all at once, a new vocabulary analogous to musical notes, a new grammar analogous to music theory, and a new culture analogous to music history. Piano learners are often frustrated …
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Bachata, a popular Caribbean music and dance style, is relatively less known outside the region. The music originated from Dominican Republic, a country small in geographical area but big in music influence. Besides bachata, merengue also attributes its origin to the small island state. I’ve collected several of my favorite bachata songs below for you …
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Music is the universal language of mankind, according to U.S. poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Studies have confirmed that claim by showing that music listeners can accurately discern the mood and function of a song without understanding the lyrics written in a foreign language. Learners of Spanish, from novices to near fluent, are often encouraged to …