2nd edition
Virtual, live, dynamic, and practical.
Interactive materials and easy-to-implement tools.
Mayra Franke
Master's Degree in Linguistics
; Master's Degree in Hispanic Lexicography (RAE)
Who is it intended for?
Office workers, teachers, social media content creators, administrative staff, lawyers, translators, and, in general, any working adult who wants to update their spelling knowledge in line with the latest changes from the RAE.
Why participate?
Spelling rules changed in 2010, so there is still much to learn in order to apply the new spelling rules established by the Royal Spanish Academy.
You will learn, for example, that “pódcast” should be accented in Spanish, that the suggested abbreviation for “licenciada” is “Lcda .”(without an “i”), that “3:00 p.m.”is written (lowercase, period, space, and in italics) or “15:00 h” (without a period and without pluralizing it), and that the accent mark makes the difference between the meanings of “No tengo que comer” and “No tengo qué comer”…
Did you know that the word “chispudo(a)” isn’t listed in the Diccionario de la lengua española, but it is in the Diccionario de americanismos (both published by the RAE)? I’ll show you some free academic dictionaries that are available to us.
NOTE: Other workshops will cover writing topics. You can view them here and here.
A well-written email, resume, or proposal will serve as your calling card, opening the door to new opportunities by demonstrating the quality of your work.
2nd edition: September 2026
Start Date: Wednesday , September 2, 2026
End: Wednesday , September 16, 2026
Duration: 3 sessions, 2 hours each
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Guatemala time, GMT -6)
Format: online | with access to recordings | materials and resources on Google Classroom
Platform: Google Meet
Requirements
- Gmail Account
- Active Participation
- Optional: additional device (tablet or cell phone)
Contents
- Ordinal, cardinal, and partitive numbers
- Correct Spelling of Expressions with Common Spelling Mistakes: donde/a dónde/adónde; porque/por qué/porqué; sino/si no, a ver/haber, a propósito/apropósito, a bordo/abordo, conque/con que…
- Complex plurals and invariable forms
- Common Pronunciation Errors That Affect Writing
- Stress in Verbs, Monosyllabic Words, and Homonyms
- Using the slash (/)
- The Difference Between Homophones and Paronyms
- Spelling in Digital Communication
- Agreement in Special Cases
- Use of Relative Clauses and Prepositions
We will award a digital certificate to participants who achieve 80% attendance and participation.
You will have access to the class recordings (for 2 months).
Prices
Take advantage of early-payment discounts through August 31, 2026!
Prices in dollars (PayPal payments)
- Special price: USD 85
- Two-workshop package: USD 150 (Applies to ONE participant attending two workshops of their choice).
- Regular price: USD 110
Self-paced workshop (asynchronous version)
Advantages
- Watch the videos at a time that's convenient for you.
- Do the exercises at your own pace.
- You'll have access to the recordings, exercises, and materials ( for at least two months after you sign up).
- Once the workshop is over, schedule your one-on-one session with me. Together, we'll address any questions you may have. Go to the "Private Lessons"section and schedule your appointment at no additional cost.
Registration (synchronous and asynchronous versions)
- Pay online (see the information below).
- Please fill out the following form (you will need your payment receipt).
Payments
Card Payments
If the credit card payment link doesn't work, please request it by email or WhatsApp.
Payments via bank transfer
Request the information viaWhatsApp.
Payments in dollars
Learn through this dynamic online course/workshop, which is offered remotely with live online sessions and access to recordings (asynchronous format—learn at your own pace).