BECOMING BILINGUAL: The Art of Speaking Spanish12 Joulu 2025

29- Beyond Spanish Vocabulary: How EXPLORA Magazine Uses Culture to Create Fluent Spanish Speakers with Daniela Perez

In this episode, I’m joined by bilingual educator and founder of EXPLORA Spanish Magazine, Daniela Perez, to explore how culture can be a powerful tool for helping children truly connect with the Spanish language and culture.

Daniela shares her story growing up in Chile, her journey to becoming fluent in English, and how her love for travel, language, and teaching inspired her to launch a one-of-a-kind Spanish print magazine for kids. We discuss the importance of cultural immersion in language learning, why parents shouldn’t wait to start Spanish at home, and how you can recreate classroom-style fluency-building activities right in your homeschool—even if you don’t speak Spanish yourself!

You’ll learn:

Why culture is essential to true language fluency
How EXPLORA makes Spanish learning fun and meaningful
Creative ways to bring Spanish into your homeschool routine
Daniela’s tips for helping your child love learning a second language

Whether you're just getting started with Spanish at home or looking for new ways to inspire your young learners, this episode is full of encouragement and practical ideas.

Resources mentioned:

👉 Connect with Daniela Perez https://www.instagram.com/exploramag/

👉 Subscribe to Explora Magazine https://exploramag.com/

👉 Subscribe to Correo Feliz https://explora-magazine.myshopify.com/products/correo-feliz-2026-%F0%9F%93%AE

Other Resources

👉 Elementary Curriculum

https://homeschoolspanishcurriculum.com/elementary-spanish-curriculum/

👉 K-12 Family Membership Curriculum

https://homeschoolspanishcurriculum.com/membership/

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31- Do teachers and Spanish Lessons Still Matter? (What AI Can’t Replace) Plus FREE Spanish Unit!

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30- How to Raise Bilingual Children with Charlotte Mason Education — with Joahanna Pérez Ray

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28- Learning Spanish, Self-Directed Learning & Unschool Adventures — A Conversation with Blake Boles + Sneak Peek at Valencia 2026

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27- Celebrating Navidad Around the Spanish-Speaking World (Plus Our New Holiday Unit!)

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26- The Science of Spanish Practice: Motivation, Rewards & Your FREE 21-Day Toolkit

In this episode, we talk about the real reason Spanish practice is hard to stay consistent with — even when we’re committed and excited. We break down the science of motivation, the right way to use r...

7 Marras 202518min