Category Archives for Spanish Culture
Quiz: How Spanish Are You?
Are you planning a trip to Spain and want to see how well you’ll fit in? Have you already been in Spain and are wondering how much “Spanishness” you retained? Or, maybe you’re just curious because you’ve always been interested in Spanish culture. Either way, if you have ever wondered just how “Spanish” you are, […]
Continue readingA Playlist of Best Spanish Songs: Listen for Free
One of the ways you can train your ears in listening and understanding another language is through music. It is for this reason that we have compiled a list of some of the best Spanish songs into a playlist. To make it even better for you to practice your Spanish, you can also sing along to […]
Continue reading10 Tips for Tourists in Spain
A vacation to Spain can be absolutely wonderful! There’s so much to see, experience, try, and discover. From one corner of the country to the next, you’ll find endless amounts of history, culture, delicious food, and breathtaking sights. But, traveling around a foreign country can be an interesting yet sometimes awkward experience! That’s where this […]
Continue reading10 Spanish TV Shows to Learn Spanish
One of the best ways to learn a language is through hearing it spoken by natives. What better way to hear a language than through TV? Watching Spanish TV can help you not only acquire more vocabulary and become familiar with the pronunciation and grammar, but also give you a little insight into the culture. […]
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 […]
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