I have to admit, I have a soft spot in my heart for cute little pups. I’ve mentioned before that Lauren and I have one of our own: an adorable little Dachshund mix that we rescued. We named her Schatzi – a German nickname that means “little treasure” – but she’s a polyglot pup through […]
MORESummer Spanish! 97 Spanish Words and Phrases to Talk About the Beach in Spanish
Want to soak up the sun on beautiful beaches in Spanish-speaking countries? Whether you’re planning a trip Ibiza or Cancún – or dreaming of a Spanish beach from afar – Spanish beach vocabulary will come in handy. From building sand castles with your kids, to surfing and sunbathing, all your beach vocabulary is covered here. […]
MOREThe Ultimate Guide to Body Parts in Spanish
Want to know how to describe body parts in Spanish? Body parts are one of the first things taught to toddlers who are speaking for the first time. Yet many learners overlook memorizing more than their “head, shoulders, knees, and toes”. And then get stuck mid-conversation when the topic turns to bodies. We’ve all got […]
MORESpanish Verb Conjugations: How to Master the 3 Most Important Verb Tenses
Ah, Spanish verb conjugations. For many Spanish learners, conjugations are one of the trickiest parts of the language to get used to. Verb conjugation in Spanish often seems unpredictable, with few rules to follow. That’s because Spanish has so many irregular verbs. But if you think about it, so does English! Think find/found, sell/sold and […]
MORE“Goodnight” in Spanish (and 30+ other Spanish Evening Phrases)
*Bostezo.* Do you know how to express your sleepiness and wish someone “goodnight” in Spanish? No? Then you’ve come to the right place. There are many ways we say we’re tired and goodnight in English. Things like “I’m hitting the hay” or “I’m hitting the sack”. While they don’t say these exact equivalents, there are […]
MORE49 Spanish Questions You Need To Know to Speak like a Native
Can you imagine having a conversation to get to know someone in español without being able to ask any questions? Without knowing Spanish question words, how would you ask about someone’s interests? Besides that, how would you be able to keep the conversation flowing naturally? It would be quite difficult. Not only are questions crucial […]
MORE50+ Must Know Caribbean Spanish Expressions (You’ll Only Hear These in the Caribbean)
When you think about the Spanish language and culture, you probably think about the running of the toros (bulls) in Spain or elegant women dancing the tango on the streets of Buenos Aires. Or maybe images of black and white skeleton-painted faces for Mexico’s Día de los muertos (Day of the Dead) pop into your […]
MOREHere are the 97 common Spanish phrases to know if you want to start speaking Spanish right now.
Here are 90+ common Spanish phrases — the Spanish phrases to know if you want to start speaking Spanish right now. I’ve found that the best way to learn Spanish is to speak it from day one. And the best way to start speaking is to learn Spanish phrases that you’ll use in real conversations. […]
MOREMerry Christmas in Spanish: All the Spanish Holiday Vocab You Need for a “Feliz Navidad”
How do you say “Christmas” in Spanish? What is “Navidad” in English? How do they celebrate Christmas in Spanish-speaking cultures? Well, here’s all the answers you ever wanted to know about holidays in Spanish! Besides Christmas Day itself, there are other holidays celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries over the winter. Some of these are even bigger […]
MORESpanish Food Vocabulary: A Guide to Spanish Cuisine and Spanish Eating Culture — with Lots of Spanish Vocab
Can you eat your way to fluency in Spanish? Maybe not, but you can learn all about Spanish food culture, and how to talk about food in Spanish! If you’re a foodie, then you know that food is the way to the heart of both a person and a culture! Even in your hometown, there […]
MORE60+ Really Useful Spanish Phrases for Conversation and Travel
Planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Or prepping for a Spanish conversation on Skype? Then you need to get some simple, really useful Spanish phrases under your belt! There are tons of benefits to learning to speak the local language when you travel, even if you just learn a few phrases. People really appreciate […]
MOREA 5-Step Method to Absorb Spanish Like a Sponge (into Your Active Memory)
How can you soak up Spanish like a sponge — so that it ends up in your active memory, ready to use? I’d like to share what worked for me. Rather than a lecture on what you can do, this will be a revelation of what I personally did to soak up Spanish. And since […]
MORESpanish Irregular Verbs: The Ultimate Guide
Verbs are the biggest and most complicated topic in Spanish grammar. If you want to master them (especially if you want to master Spanish irregular verbs), you’ve got a lot to learn – but don’t let that put you off. This article will look specifically at irregular verbs in Spanish. If you don’t know what […]
MORESpanish Immersion: 16 Ways to Make it Possible for Home, Work or Play
Is it your dream to speak Spanish with ease? You can speak confidently in Spanish – all it takes is lots of practice actually speaking in Spanish and immersing yourself in the language. You may think the only way to do that is travel the world, and immerse yourself in the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. […]
MOREPassion Power! How I Learned English (and Spanish) by Sharing My Art With the World
During my first year at my Italian university, I dropped my language degree course in English and Spanish after just three months. Back then, in addition to studying English and Spanish at university, I was also studying at an art academy in Rome to become a professional cartoonist (cool, right?). As you may imagine, doing […]
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