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Learning Spanish with Tintin: How Comics Can Unlock a Language
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Learning Spanish with Tintin: How Comics Can Unlock a Language

A personal story of discovering Spanish through comics—and how you can use them to bring your target language to life.

Willem van den Eijkel Sep 19, 2025

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Is Having an Accent Bad? Why You Should Rethink That Question
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Is Having an Accent Bad? Why You Should Rethink That Question

One said, “I hate my accent. I’m thinking of taking a course to get rid of it.”

Willem van den Eijkel · Aug 13, 2025
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How to Learn Spanish (for Real): Materials, Daily Exposure, and Speaking Time
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How to Learn Spanish (for Real): Materials, Daily Exposure, and Speaking Time

Learn about methods that help you to learn Spanish more quickly!

Willem van den Eijkel · Aug 11, 2025
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