All posts by Annabel Beilby
A Simple Guide to Making Comparisons in Spanish
When learning a new language, it’s quite important to learn how to compare things. In this blog article, we’ll look at Spanish comparatives and superlatives, learn about making comparisons in Spanish, and also some handy phrases that can be slipped into conversation or writing! Quick Navigation ComparativesSuperlativesIrregularMás de/Menos dePhrases that use comparativesQuiz time!Final word A […]
Continue readingA Quick Guide to the Spanish Perfect Tense
Being able to conjugate verbs in the perfect tense is a great skill to have, as it helps you to describe things that have occurred in the past. All you need to know is how to conjugate one verb (haber), and how to form past participles. Read on to learn how to do it!via GIPHY […]
Continue reading7 of Spain’s Weirdest Festivals
When you think of Spain, you might think of siestas, fiestas, and maybe the odd bit of flamenco. But some of Spain’s traditions might surprise you. From the dangerous to the dirty to the downright odd, here are some of Spain’s wackiest festivals and traditions. Quick Navigation 1. El Salto del Colacho2. Las Fallas (‘Les […]
Continue readingPopular Spanish Proverbs
Are you ready to start imparting some wisdom in Spanish? Then look no further than our list of 15 Spanish proverbs, complete with examples that demonstrate how to use them!1. El mundo es un pañueloLiteral translation: The world is a handkerchief. SourceMeaning: It’s not uncommon to see proverbs and idioms in one language that make […]
Continue readingHacks to Memorize Spanish Words
We all know that one of the most important but difficult parts of learning a language is learning words (and then remembering them when needed). Here we’ve compiled some hacks to make memorizing vocabulary that little bit easier. Quick Navigation Hack 1: Learn by TopicHack 2: Make It Visual With Word MapsHack 3: Get StickyHack […]
Continue readingSpanish Newspapers and News Sites for Learners of All Levels
Reading and listening to the news in a certain language is a great way to practice it—if you’re keeping up with current affairs anyway, why not do it in Spanish?! These days you can buy a paper or just access free content online! Feel Free to Jump to the Different Sections How will this help […]
Continue readingHow to Tell the Time in Spanish
¡Hola! Telling the time is an important skill, so we’ve given you a complete guide to telling the time in Spanish, split into handy sections. Sit back, relax, and let’s learn some Spanish! Quick Navigation I. NumbersII. O’clockBONUS:III. Half pastIV. Quarter pastV. Quarter toVI. Minutes pastVII. Minutes toVIII. A few extras:IX. 12-hour vs 24-hour clockX. […]
Continue reading15 Most Beautiful Castles in Spain
When you think of beautiful Spanish scenery, you might be inclined to imagine beaches, mountains, and other natural phenomena, meaning that man-made structures can often be overlooked. With literally thousands of castles in Spain, it’s hard to pick just a few favorites, but we’ve given it our best shot! Quick Navigation 1. Castillo de Butrón, Galicia […]
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