Is Spanish a Difficult Language to Learn? Part Two False cognates, verb conjugations and other challenges

By Dimaris Barrios-Beltran, PhD and Kristina Klausen, MBA

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Have you ever tried to “speak Spanish” by putting a bunch of O’s on the end of English words? If so, you might have noticed this strategy doesn’t take you too far. While there are similarities between English and Spanish, there are also some significant differences that can cause confusion for students at first. Understanding a bit about how Spanish works will help you support your child when it comes to common pitfalls and challenges in learning this language.

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