THE INSPIRATION STATION
Resources for your Language Journey
¡Saludos compañerxs! I'm a solopreneur, Spanish & English language instructor, and avid adventurer - currently residing in Madison, Wisconsin. I have over 15 years of teaching experience in various educational settings...and I'm delighted to provide you inspiration and guidance on your language journey!
Ramona Field
The Best Spanish-language Podcasts to Supplement Your Language Journey
From beginners and intermediate-level learners to advanced students, this list includes language education podcasts as well as news and current event shows to practice and sharpen Spanish speaking and listening skills. Incorporate podcasts into your routine to best supplement your language-learning journey!
Language Instruction: The High-Impact Benefit You Should Be Offering Your Employees
Investing in language education opportunities for employees is key to hiring and maintaining a versatile workforce, satisfying the needs of an expanding and diverse customer base, and building businesses that prospers in this post-pandemic economy.
Spanish-Language Tunes to Elevate your Language Acquisition (and Your Mood)
Listening to music in another language is one of the best ways to improve your language skills - not to mention that it’s also super fun! Spanish-language music encompasses a multitude of genres steeped in tradition and rich with reinvention. You’ll surely find a style that speaks to you and songs that provide a soundtrack to your language-learning journey.
Bilingual Employees Bring High-Impact Benefits to Your Business
Bilingual employees are vital to successful businesses. Not only do they provide cost-saving measures in day-to-day operations, but they also possess a cultural fluency to expand your customer base along with cognitive flexibility to ensure that your organization thrives.
Netflix for Spanish-language Learners: Mexico and Latin America Edition
Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills from home? Binging a Spanish-language Netflix show is a great way to immerse yourself in language and culture while also kicking back and relaxing! Check out our recommendations for Mexican and Latin American movies and shows on Netflix and watch your fluency grow!
The Self-Care Effect(s) of Learning Another Language
There are endless personal benefits that one gains from starting to learn another language. Staving off cognitive decline, exponentially increasing communicative skills, growing social circles, and gaining higher self-esteem are just a few ways that language learning acts as lifelong self-care.
How learning another language enhances your human capital and increases your earning power
As the need for bilingual individuals in the workplace continues to grow, you may find yourself thinking about learning another language like Spanish. Would starting a language-learning journey at this point in your life be able to provide significant career benefits? The answer is a resounding “yes” - learning a language, at any level, has been proven to enhance executive functioning, build human capital, and ultimately, increase your earning power.
How to Build your own Immersive Language Experience from Home
Immersion may be the best way to learn another language, but for most adults traveling abroad for an extended amount of time is not feasible. Luckily, there are ways to build an immersive language experience from home! Learning Spanish? Also check out our specific recommendations on Spanish language media.
6 Exciting Ways Learning Spanish Can Improve Your Life
Are you considering starting your Spanish-language journey? Why wait?! Apart from the very tangible benefit of being able to speak another language, there are so many other ways that learning Spanish can enrich your life, both personally and professionally!
How to Guide: Typing Spanish Accents & Special Characters on your Devices
Your “how to” guide for the easiest way to use Spanish accents and special characters on Windows, Mac, and other devices.