by Caryn Hommel | Jul 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hear ye, hear ye! All of the Excelerate SPANISH 2 components are now available for purchase. The Whole Program includes all 24 lesson videos on 6 DVDs, one lesson book, one student workbook, and answer keys for the parent or teacher. And let me just tell you,...
by Caryn Hommel | Apr 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Now that the very first users of the Excelerate SPANISH program are wrapping up their school year, the feedback is beginning to come in! I’m excited to share it with you, and I hope that the comments of these moms will help to answer some of your own questions....
by Caryn Hommel | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
What is the best way to meet your homeschool Spanish goals? How can parents and students get the greatest “return on investment” (ROI) for your time, effort, and often, money spent on foreign language programs? A friend of mine is known for saying,...
by Caryn Hommel | Mar 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
As the author of Excelerate SPANISH, I’d like to say, first of all, that teaching high school Spanish is what I did professionally for ten years. I’ve seen what works… and I’ve seen what doesn’t. When I started homeschooling my own...
by Caryn Hommel | Mar 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
I spent a weekend at the Southeast Homeschool Expo in Atlanta this past summer, and it wasn’t long before I noticed that the number of curriculum choices for Spanish is, in a word, puzzling. How is a homeschool mom to narrow down her search? Among the hundreds of...
by Caryn Hommel | Feb 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Need a high school transcript? No need for a panic attack! Here’s a fantastic, FREE template that I used with both of my recent graduates (thanks to Wendy McMillian, the creator of this time-saver, and to Heather of PEAH!) You’ll be impressed with the...
by Caryn Hommel | Feb 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Are we “Wired for Story?” A recent blog post by MaryAnn Diorio highlights author Lisa Cron’s research into this fascinating question. The article outlines the brain-story connection and postulates that a strong cognitive response to stories is...
by Caryn Hommel | Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Stories allure and compel us. The themes and struggles and victories of stories captivate our imaginations whether they are packaged in books or plays or movies or even gossip. Good stories appeal to every generation and to every culture. They speak to the deepest...
by Caryn Hommel | Feb 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Please register today for the conference this weekend, February 7th and 8th! I hope to see you there! (Psst… I have it on good authority that you may register online through Friday morning, and attendees will not be turned away at the door… but please do...
by Caryn Hommel | Feb 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’d like to offer your co-op or support group a FREE workshop on teaching foreign languages in your homeschool, to benefit all families no matter which language(s) or curricula you choose! We will discuss: 1. How and why so many students fail to achieve...
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