by Caryn Hommel | Mar 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
As the author of Excelerate French, I’d like to say, first of all, that teaching world language in public high school is what I did professionally for ten years. I’ve seen what works… and I’ve seen what doesn’t. When I started...
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 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...
by Caryn Hommel | Jan 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Now here’s a resource that’s just begging to be shared– authentic music from every Hispanic country under the sun, clearly pinpointed on the world map for easy reference! These songs are a sure-fire way to further engage your homeschool students and...
by Caryn Hommel | Jan 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Be sure not to miss the 2014 Annual Print Edition of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine! It’s a wealth of information for your homeschool- whether you’re a newbie or a veteran. This incredibly packed issue features articles covering tons of homeschool needs,...
by johncalvinyoung | Oct 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
This weekend we were at the HINTS Conference in Charlotte and I happened to have the most interesting conversation with Caryn Hommel of Excelerate Language. I thought I’d come back over and interview her so you guys could hear from her, too. Hi Caryn, tell me again...
by johncalvinyoung | Sep 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Chris Stolz reveals the incredible gains enjoyed by those who learn- and teach- with TPRS, the best approach to foreign language study ever! (See p....
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