How to Make a Habit: A Guide for Language Learners
Spanish is a fairly easy language to learn, but if you don’t stick with it and practice, it becomes really difficult. While we would love to be able to visit your house once a day and hover over you to make sure you’re getting things done, we can’t exactly do that. So instead, we’ve created […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to Spanish Pronunciation
Perhaps you’re looking to learn proper Spanish pronunciation so that you can do some traveling, or maybe you just want to impress your new good-looking Spanish co-worker (don’t worry—we won’t tell anyone). Whatever the reason is, this Spanish pronunciation guide is here to help. Spanish is a fairly easy language, considering that most Spanish words are […]
Continue readingHow to Introduce Yourself in Spanish
One of the first things you need to know in order to speak Spanish is how to start. If you can’t start a conversation, how are you ever going to practice? And, what better way to start a conversation than by introducing yourself?! That’s where this post comes in. Here, you will find some quick tips, […]
Continue readingMost Common Pitfalls of English Speakers Learning Spanish
As second-language speakers, we can realistically never hope to reach perfect native level with our Spanish. We can, however, get pretty darn close! There are a few things that are always dead giveaways that mark you as an English-speaking Spanish learner. But want to take your Spanish to the next level and have native speakers […]
Continue readingCommon Spanish Stereotypes
Every culture has stereotypes linked to it: Americans are fat; the Irish love to drink; Mexicans are lazy. While some of these conceptions are based loosely on real aspects of the different cultures they define, it doesn’t mean that they are completely, without a doubt, 100% true 100% of the time. So, what do people […]
Continue readingWhat NOT to Do in Spain
A Guide to Traveling in Spain A country famous for its friendly people, great weather, excellent food, interesting history and chill-out lifestyle, incredible museums, wonderful music, etc. Spain is a great place to visit and a fantastic country to live in. Nevertheless, until you’ve spent some serious time in a place, it can be difficult […]
Continue readingBest Movies Filmed in Spain
Spain has served as the backdrop to many famous films. From the desert tank chase scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade to Anakin and Padme’s casual stroll through the ornately decorated palace grounds in Star Wars: Episode II- Attack of the Clones, you would be surprised to find how often Spain has turned […]
Continue reading10 Unusual Spanish Habits
What’s the best part of learning another language or spending time in another country? That’s easy! Learning the quirks and oddities that make that culture special. When thinking about Spain, the first thing that comes to many people’s mind is—“¡Fiesta y Siesta!” While it’s true that these two elements make up part of the Spanish […]
Continue readingA Quick Guide to the Spanish Subjunctive
For most Spanish language learners, the mere mention of the word “subjunctive” is enough to instill fear. It’s something especially troublesome for English speakers, because while we do have a subjunctive in English, it’s nowhere near as frequent or apparently complicated as it is in Spanish—bet you didn’t even know we had one! Well, […]
Continue reading10 Awesome Tips to Speak Spanish like a Native
The biggest compliment a language learner can receive is being confused for a native speaker. It’s one of those things that makes you feel like you’re floating on air. So, how can you, as a student of Spanish, take your speaking abilities up a notch and fool others into thinking you’re actually from Spain? Read […]
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