I need ideas/help

[Candy Queen]

Okay so my boyfriend isn't doing so well in his Spanish class... It is sort of difficult and he misses school sometimes so he falls behind easily...
I am very good at Spanish (it's one of my best classes, 100% or so) so he keeps saying he's stupid and that he should get and I get it easily so he should too..
I know nothing at how to help him even though I promised him I would...
I don't know anyone on here's profession so I dunno if anyone is a teacher or tutor or something and I don't know if anyone speaks Spanish, but I need ideas on how to help him learn vocabulary and forms of verbs (present progressive, imperfect, preterite etc.)

I help him with his homework every night... But I can't help him with tests and quizes and he's not in my class either.

I'm typing out some of my vocabulary and notes from last year to see if that will help him but I'm not sure what else I can do.

If someone could help me out here, it'd be great!

[The Poetic Protégée]

I'm not a teacher or a tutor of any kind, but my advice would be to get your boyfriend to ask his Spanish teacher if she/he can recommend a tutor that he might use. Would that be a feasible option? My sister's German has improved loads since she got herself a tutor. It sounds like you've been helping loads but sometimes it's easier when it comes from a stranger and you have to concentrate for a set period of time.

I have never been much good with languages, I can certainly relate to your boyfriend's difficulties. I'm sure you've told him this already but it's important for him to realise that just because you are good at Spanish doesn't mean he should feel bad for struggling. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps he simply hasn't found the way of learning that's right for him.

[The Idyllic Idealist]

I found this website that has a lot of vocabulary and verbs and stuff - www.spanicity.com/ I don't know if it will help.

I think Jay's idea is better though. A tutor might be able to help him out a bit more, and you could continue helping him out with his homework.

[The Rolling Rooster]

Hmm I know I tutor people in French, and it truly seems to show in their results at school
as well as their communication and joy for the language. However, it has to be a constant
thing and something you are devoted to working on (both the tutor and the learner)

Best of luck.

[The Horseman Huntress]

A tutor would be the best option but making flashcards for vocab and such really helps. I'm taking French and using flashcards helps alot.


Good luck!

[Alisou]

What level of Spanish is he taking, sweetie ? I know it is nothing the same, but I am now on a perpetual process of teaching my little ones to speak (though it won't begin from their lips for some years). But I speak French, Latin, Italian, Spanish, and some English and German ; so it is my desire to teach my children as well (maybe not all, of course).

[The Poetic Protégée]

I'm sorry that this is #ot# but I feel it has to be said:

Holy moley, Alisou! That is one bucket load of languages! I am beyond impressed

Some English...surely your wonderful grasp of the language deserves more of a mention than 'some' ;D

[Alisou]

I think I can say like you, I do not feel worthy of such praise neither attention. I am aware I make many mistakes in the English language, but it is a thing I like to work on ! Despite school, language is still a passion of mine that I will continue to self-teach and learn through native speakers.