What does it look like to raise bilingual kids while living in Mexico? In this episode, our guest is a speaker, business coach, author of the book The Flamingo Advantage: How to Leverage Unique, Stay Relevant and Change the World, the CEO of the National Christian Association of Professional Speakers and homeschooling mom Katie Hornor shares her family’s journey learning Spanish, navigating two cultures, and building a bilingual family life.

In this conversation, Katie also shares:

🇲🇽 How her family ended up in Mexico 🗣️ What they did to learn Spanish 🏡 How they kept both languages alive at home ❤️ How they connected with the local culture ✈️ Her advice for families who want to experience Mexico

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• www.KatieHornor.com
• www.NCAPspeakers.org

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What does learning Spanish have to do with cooking and eating beans? More than you might think!

In this episode, I share a fun conversation with my Spanish teaching team about the different ways we eat frijoles across Latin America—and how it reminded me that there isn't just one way to learn Spanish.

In this episode:

• How frijoles volteados, parados, colados, and aplastados inspired this episode
• Why there isn't one “right” way to learn Spanish
• Why getting started matters more than being perfect
• How just 15 minutes of consistent practice can make a difference
• Why learning Spanish is a long-term investment in your child

Ready to start your family's Spanish journey? Explore our free Spanish 1 and Elementary Spanish curriculum demos below.

Resources mentioned:

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👉 Beans recipe click here

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Welcome back to Becoming Bilingual: The Art of Speaking Spanish! In Episode 34, I share exciting life updates, including our family's recent move, homeschool conference season, and the launch of a brand-new podcast season.

More importantly, we'll talk about one question every homeschool family should answer:

What's your Spanish plan for this school year?

You'll discover four essential components every successful language-learning plan needs:

• Creating a consistent Spanish routine
• Choosing the right curriculum or learning guide
• Making Spanish practice part of everyday life
• Bringing the language to life through Hispanic culture

Whether you're a homeschool parent, a Spanish teacher, or a student, this episode will encourage you to build a simple, sustainable plan that helps your family grow in confidence and become bilingual—without perfectionism.

If you're looking for homeschool Spanish curriculum, live online Spanish classes for middle and high school students, or practical tips for raising bilingual children, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and start building your family's bilingual legacy today.

Resources mentioned:

👉 2026–2027 school year. If your teen is ready to join our Spanish learning tribe, visit the link below, click on the LIVE Spanish 1, Spanish 2, or Spanish 3 course, and register today!

We only have a few spots remaining, so don't wait to reserve your student's place.

https://homeschoolspanishcurriculum.com/high-school-spanish-courses/

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