Hello 🙂 I’m Meltem. I am an Istanbulite who is currently living in Barcelona, Spain. I’m making content, from a foreigner’s perspective, about what it is like to live in Spain today, and in doing so, engage in the process of Becoming Spanish. My goal is to provide information that would not be on the websites of various programs that are simply trying to market themselves. Admittedly, I also write and podcast about random stuff about Spain that I find interesting. Stop by BecomingSpanish.com ...
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BECOMING BILINGUAL: The Art of Speaking Spanish
Karim Morato, Spanish coach, Bilingual Teacher, Curriculum Designer
Your Roadmap For Spanish Success ¡Hola! I’m Karim Morato. I’ve been teaching students and families the art of speaking Spanish for over two decades. Learning a foreign language can seem like an endless journey. This podcast is for parents dedicated to educating bilingual children and Spanish learners eager to speak the language. Are you a parent striving to raise bilingual children? Or are you learning Spanish and finding the path challenging, sometimes feeling overwhelmed and close to givin ...
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03- Meet June: A Student's Spanish Journey from Elementary to Bilingual Mastery
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Join me as I chat with one of my students who began her Spanish journey in my elementary program and is now fully bilingual in high school. Hear about her experiences, the challenges she faced, and the support that helped her succeed in mastering Spanish. My student mentioned the value of her tutoring sessions with Dr. Belen. If you’re interested i…
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02- Mastering Spanish Grammar: How It Boosts Fluency with Priscila Salazar
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Join me in this insightful and fun episode as we discuss Spanish grammar with expert Priscila Salazar. Discover how mastering grammar can be your secret weapon in achieving fluency and speaking with confidence. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this episode offers practical tips and strategies for young and older ag…
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01- Three feelings that can stop you from speaking Spanish.
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In our latest podcast episode, discover the three common feelings that can prevent you from speaking Spanish confidently and becoming bilingual. Let's overcome them and focus on enjoying the journey of learning Spanish. Sign up for my parent webinar for primary ages and high school years. Explore my Spanish curriculum https://homeschoolspanishcurri…
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Are you learning Spanish? I created this podcast for you! Listen to my WHY
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Are you a parent who is teaching Spanish to your children? Or are you learning Spanish and looking for a way to stay motivated and make real progress? In this special episode, I share the inspiration behind this podcast and how it's designed to support your Spanish learning journey. Yes, this will be a journey! Discover how each episode is tailored…
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A while back, I received a private message from a young Turk who followed my blog. He was asking about professional opportunities in Spain for those who didn’t want to do manual labor such as running a kebab restaurant or a hairdresser. His comments helped me accept that I was rather dramatizing about immigrant stories and elaborating on the cases …
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NIE refers to "Número de Identidad de Extranjero" (Foreigner Identification Number) and everyone who does not have a Spanish nationality should obtain it to reside legally in Spain. Drawn from my own experience, I discuss in this episode steps to get your NIE.
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DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) are official diplomas issued by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. In this episode, I discuss different levels of DELE Diplomas, give recommendations on which ones to take, and offer suggestions on how to ace it!…
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Hello and welcome! Thank you so much for joining me in Becoming Spanish, where I make content - from a foreigner's perspective - about what it is like living in Spain today. In each episode, I will discuss a topic I consider valuable for immigrants and expats living in Spain. I welcome your comments and questions so drop me a line on becomingspanis…
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