Why this mini course?

'How To Improve Your Spanish' is a specially crafted mini course for learners that already know some Spanish but want to improve their skills. This free course features practical tips and tricks to sound more like a native and take your Spanish to the next level.

This online course includes video presentations, audios, quizzes, digital downloads and more, so you can learn effectively and reinforce your learning along the way at your own pace.

  • Learn about the Spanish Alphabet and how to pronounce each letter correctly

  • Use filler words and expressions to help you connect sentences and sound more like a native

  • Understand how letters and words can blend together forming new sounds

  • Get familiar with different Spanish accents and expressions

  • Improve your pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.

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Why Learn Spanish With Lauren?

"As a native English speaker myself, I know where you are coming from when trying to learn Spanish.

I understand the challenges and pain points that English speakers face. I have been there!

When I moved to Spain it dawned on me: the Spanish I had learned in a traditional classroom setting was not really practical or had prepared me for real life interactions.

When I was exposed to authentic experiences and the real day-to-day Spanish, I finally understood there was a better way to learn.

I will uncover the techniques, tips and tricks I have mastered teaching Spanish for nearly 15 years, so you can learn practical and useful Spanish online at your own pace in an intuitive and simple way."


— Lauren
Lauren - Owner and Instructor of Down to Earth Spanish

How To Improve Your Spanish

Practical tips and tricks to sound more like a native

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome to the 'How to Improve your Spanish' Mini - Course

    • What to Expect from this Course

  • 2

    Spanish Sounds & Alphabet Basics

    • Introduction

    • Getting Started

    • Spanish Accent Tips

  • 3

    The Importance of Written Accent Marks

    • Introduction

    • Getting Started

    • Homonyms

    • Question Words

  • 4

    Blending Letters & Linking Words

    • Introduction

    • Blending Letters and Words

    • Letter Removals

  • 5

    Filler Words

    • Introduction

    • Filler Words Part 1

    • Filler Words Part 2

  • 6

    Review

    • Conclusion

    • Test Your New Knowledge!

    • More resources for you

    • Survey: What Did You Think?

    • Glossary

What people are saying about our courses:

5 star rating

The Novice I

Catherine P

I found the course to be a great review of commonly used verbs, vocabulary, nouns, etc. I really like the quizzes at the end of each chapter and I would like...

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I found the course to be a great review of commonly used verbs, vocabulary, nouns, etc. I really like the quizzes at the end of each chapter and I would like to see more questions added to each quiz to better check my understanding and comprehension. I like the printable glossary and worksheets included in the lessons. Great course overall! Highly recommend taking it.

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5 star rating

Very useful and easy to follow Spanish online course

Matt L

I really enjoyed learning about Castilian Spanish. I thought the content was fun, engaging and easy to digest. My favorite part was hearing authentic Spanish...

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I really enjoyed learning about Castilian Spanish. I thought the content was fun, engaging and easy to digest. My favorite part was hearing authentic Spanish from Spain expressions and slang.

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5 star rating

Simple and practical Spanish

Amelia J

This online Spanish course is different. Lessons have lots of examples and simple explanations. Audios and videos with colorful pictures make the course ente...

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This online Spanish course is different. Lessons have lots of examples and simple explanations. Audios and videos with colorful pictures make the course entertaining. I have taken lots of Spanish courses over the years. They can get into nitty gritty details that can be confusing and have little practical use in day-to-day Spanish. This is not your typical Spanish course. Worth it!

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Great course!

David S

This online course was really interesting to me. I studied Spanish in the US and I did not really know much about Castilian Spanish beyond the fact that it w...

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This online course was really interesting to me. I studied Spanish in the US and I did not really know much about Castilian Spanish beyond the fact that it was spoken in Spain. I had no idea Spanish from Spain could be so different! The course was very informative, well structured and with practical examples. Satisfied.

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The Castilian Factor: Spanish from Spain

Catherine P

I thoroughly enjoyed The Castilian Factor course. I was especially interested in the historical background, and learned about the diverse cultures of each Sp...

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I thoroughly enjoyed The Castilian Factor course. I was especially interested in the historical background, and learned about the diverse cultures of each Spanish region. I had no idea there were so many different dialects! I discovered each region contributes to the Castilian dialect. There are fun quizzes, and helpful resources offered along the way throughout the course. Being a beginner Spanish learner, I acquired a great deal of useful and practical information I can use on my travels to Spain. I appreciated the printable worksheets, and would like to see more added along the way. I would highly recommend this course! Catherine

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What's included?

When you buy this course you will have access to the following:

  • Exclusive Learning Materials & Certificate Of Completion

    Our specially crafted and curated courses feature video presentations, audios, quizzes, digital downloads and more so you can learn effectively and reinforce your learning along the way. A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the course

  • Private Forum Access

    Engage with the community: Ask questions and get answers, post comments and interact with fellow students and your instructor in the course's private forum

  • Unlimited Lifetime Access

    Get unlimited lifetime access to all contents and materials contained in this course, so you can come back to review or engage with the community anytime

Meet the Instructor

Lauren is a Spanish language professional that specializes in teaching, translation and bilingualism.

A native from Southern California, Lauren graduated from San Diego State University (SDSU) with a Master’s Degree in Spanish and a BA in International Business specializing in Western Europe with a minor in German. Lauren also holds a Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation (English/Spanish) from the University of California San Diego (UCSD).

Lauren lived in Spain and married a Spaniard in 2010. She now lives in Southern California with her husband, two daughters and her German Shepherd.

Over her nearly 15 years of teaching experience, Lauren has been able to devise unique teaching methods and approaches to help students learn practical Spanish in a simple and intuitive way, enabling them to have the tools necessary to navigate effectively the ‘real’ world of communication in Spanish.

Through Down to Earth Spanish, Lauren now wants to help you take your Spanish to the next level. Are you ready?

Lauren - Spanish Instructor at Down to Earth Spanish

How To Improve Your Spanish

Practical tips and tricks to sound more like a native and take your Spanish to the next level

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