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Annabel Beilby
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Annabel is a language-enthusiast from the UK. She studied Spanish and French at the University of Southampton (with an Erasmus study year in Madrid!) and recently graduated. She has interests across the Spanish-speaking world, and is a fan of language in general.
Latest articles by Annabel
- Ser and Estar: What’s the Difference Between the Two Spanish Verbs for “To Be”?
Ser and estar both mean ‘to be’ in Spanish. Learn when to use each verb with examples and the memory aids ‘DOCTOR’ and ‘PLACE.’ - How to Express Annoyance and Indignation in Spanish
Want to know how to express annoyance and indignation in Spanish? Click here to learn useful words and phrases. - Spanish Plural Nouns: Rules and Examples
Learn how to form Spanish plural nouns with clear rules for vowels, consonants, accents, invariable words, surnames, and loanwords, then test yourself. - An Easy Guide to Spanish Relative Pronouns
Click here to learn what relative pronouns in Spanish are. Que, quien, cuyo, el que, and el cual are vital for linking clauses together, so let’s learn how! - A Quick Guide to Numbers in Spanish
Want to learn about Spanish numbers? 3 … 2 … 1 … let’s go! This article teaches you about cardinal numbers and ordinal numbers in Spanish. - All about the verb haber
Discover the common and very useful spanish verb haber! See proper demonstrations on how to pronounce and use it in a sentence. - Quiz: Which Language-Learning Activities Do You Prefer?
Use this short quiz to reflect on the language-learning activities you enjoy. Preferences can change by task, so combine listening, reading, speaking, writing, retrieval, and feedback. - Street Slang from Spain
Want to take your Spanish to the next level? Learn these street slang words and phrases from the streets of Spain, ranging from mild to explicit. - How to Be Polite in Spanish
Want to speak to native Spanish speakers? Here we give you the right words and phrases so you sound polite when you do. Manners cost nothing! - How to Express Purpose and Reasons in Spanish
Ever wondered how to give justifications in Spanish? Click to see how to express purpose and reasons in Spanish, and learn about the difference between the two! - Trabalenguas: Let’s Practice Some Spanish Tongue Twisters!
Practice some ‘trabalenguas’ in this article about Spanish tongue twisters. Give it a try and see how you fare! - An Easy Guide to Indefinite Pronouns in Spanish
Click to learn about indefinite pronouns in Spanish. We look at what they are, and how to use the main ones, with examples in context! - How to Express Surprise, Indifference, and Disbelief
Click here to learn a bunch of great set phrases which allow you to express surprise, indifference, and disbelief in Spanish! - 11 Spanish Supernatural Characters
Have you ever wondered what myths and legends exist in the Spanish-speaking world? Check out this article to read about 11 creepy supernatural characters from Spain and Latin America! - Essential COVID-19 Spanish Vocabulary to Help You in the Pandemic
The world with COVID-19 can be tricky to navigate, especially when using a foreign language! Don’t worry, here’s the vocab you might need when talking about… - Spanish Idiomatic Verbal Phrases: Expressions with dar, estar, and hacer
Want to sound more like a native? Click here to learn some idiomatic phrases using three of the most common Spanish verbs: ‘dar,’ ‘estar,’ and ‘hacer.’ - How to Express Opinions in Spanish
Want your voice heard? Make sure you know how to express your opinion in Spanish, whether it’s positive, negative, or somewhere in between. - Passive Voice in Spanish (‘ser + past participle’ construction)
Want to know how to use the passive voice in Spanish? Click here to learn how to use ‘ser’ and the past participle to create passive phrases. - Expressing Likes and Dislikes in Spanish
Want to find out how to express your likes and dislikes in Spanish? Click here to see a wide range of methods for talking about what we like and don’t like in… - Exclamations in Spanish! 34 Interjections You Should Know
Want to learn how to use exclamations in Spanish? Click here to see a list of exclamatory words and phrases in Spanish, complete with examples in context! - How to Describe Similarities in Spanish
Want to learn how to describe similarities in Spanish? Look no further. We’ve got nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and idiomatic phrases for you! Click to start… - Get to Know the Compound Prepositions in Spanish
So, you’ve got to grips with prepositions, now how about compound prepositions in Spanish? Click here to learn what they are, and how to use the main ones! - “To Know” in Spanish: Saber vs. Conocer
Did you know Spanish has two verbs that both mean ‘to know’? Click here to learn the difference between ‘saber’ and ‘conocer,’ and see examples. - Spanish Expressions with ‘Tener’
Click here to learn useful expressions with the verb ‘tener’ (‘to have’), including many that English translates with ‘to be.’ See how versatile it is!