If you're new, welcome to The Spanish Academy! I'm so happy you found us. I'm Reyna. I work full-time at a government office and I interpret around Mississippi courts, part-time. Over the years, I've seen firsthand how knowing Spanish can open doors, build confidence, and create opportunities. That's what inspired me to create this community. My goal is simple: to make learning Spanish feel natural, encouraging, and even fun. You don't have to be perfect here—you just have to be willing to learn. I'd love to get to know you! ✨ What's your name? 🌎 Where are you from? 💬 What inspired you to start learning Spanish? Thank you for being here. I truly can't wait to watch your confidence grow. ¡Bienvenidos! 💛

Today, you're going to learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish. 1. Hello Hola = Hello Pronounced: OH-lah 2. My name is... Me llamo _____. Pronounced: meh YAH-moh _____ Example: Me llamo Reyna.(My name is Reyna.) 3. Nice to meet you Mucho gusto. Pronounced: MOO-cho GOOS-toh Put it all together: 👩 Person 1: Hola. 👨 Person 2: Hola. 👩 Person 1: Me llamo Reyna. 👨 Person 2: Me llamo David. 👩 Person 1: Mucho gusto. 👨 Person 2: Mucho gusto. 🎉 Congratulations! You just had your first conversation in Spanish. 👇 Practice below: Comment:"Hola, me llamo _____."

Hola Profesora Reyna! Will there be a place designated for speaking practice? Like face to face, zoom etc? Muchas Gracias 😊

Did you know the H in Spanish is almost always silent? 🤫 That means you don't pronounce it. Here are a few examples: 🏠 Hola → OH-lah 👋 Hasta → AH-stah 📍 Hoy → Oy (Today) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Hermano → er-MAH-noh (Brother) ✨ Once you know this simple rule, you'll instantly feel more confident reading Spanish. 💬 Challenge: Can you think of another Spanish word that starts with an H? Drop it in the comments!

Today we're learning four simple words that instantly make you sound more polite in Spanish. Please Por favor(Please) Pronounced:por fah-VOR Thank you Gracias(Thank you) Pronounced:GRAH-see-ahs You're welcome De nada(You're welcome) Pronounced:deh NAH-dah Excuse me Perdón(Excuse me / Sorry) Pronounced:pehr-DON Practice Conversation 👩 Hola. 👨 Hola. 👩 ¿Cómo estás? 👨 Muy bien. 👩 Gracias. 👨 De nada. Your Challenge! 💬 Translate these into Spanish: 1. Thank you 2. Please 3. You're welcome Bonus:Write one sentence using gracias or por favor. I'll check your answers and cheer you on! 🎉