Spanish is a beautiful language. It’s certainly spoken by some beautiful people. Yet if you want to tell your Spanish-speaking valentine how attractive they are, you may be unsure exactly how to say it it. There are many ways in Spanish to say “beautiful”, just like there are many ways to say it in English: […]
MOREThe Romance of Language Learning: A Fluent in 3 Months Wedding!
In 2014, having spent six years studying and practicing Spanish, I found myself missing something. I felt I had done all this work and I had taught myself a second language, but I wasn’t really using it. Sure, I could order a drink in a Mexican bar, but I wanted more. Here’s the story of […]
MOREHow to Remember Spanish Words: The “Word Bridge” Technique and Other Memory Hacks for Spanish Learners
Learning a language can sometimes feel boring — like an exercise in monotony. What lends to this monotony, more often than not, is the rigor and regimen that comes with it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not dissing discipline here, I’m just questioning the misplaced investment of time and efforts most language learning regimens call […]
MOREVolunteer and Learn Spanish: How to Learn a Language by Volunteering Overseas
Can you volunteer and learn Spanish? I did, and here’s my story, plus the lessons I learned along the way. Most of these lessons can be applied to learning any language while volunteering overseas. How I Decided to Volunteer Overseas and Learn Spanish Shortly after graduating from university, I decided to take some time out […]
MOREMusic to Help You Learn Spanish – A Starter Guide (with 12 Latin Artists and Songs)
Despacito — the song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi — has been a huge hit this year and as I’m writing this it’s now the most viewed video on YouTube with 4.4 billion views. This is despite it being released less than 1 year ago! Hopefully the success of Despacito has gotten a lot […]
MORE“Por qué, porque, por que and porqué” – What’s The Difference?
Sometimes, even native speakers get it wrong. Many English speakers, for example, get confused between you’re and your or whose and who’s. Believe it or not, Spanish has some similar stumbling blocks – like the difference between porque, por qué, por que and porque. The four terms are pronounced more or less the same. The main difference is […]
MOREHow to Use Social Media for Instant Spanish Immersion
There’s no better way to learn Spanish than to immerse yourself in the language. And a great way to do this is to spend time in a Spanish speaking country. But what if this isn’t possible for you? Not enough time, not enough money, too many kids, … The good news is you can now […]
MOREStudy Spanish: 10 Methods to Learn Fluent Spanish
“What’s the best method to study Spanish?” Spanish was the first language I learned to a conversational level, so I get this question a lot. People often want a magic bullet – what’s the one best method or technique to get the Spanish language into their heads? Here’s a secret: there is no one best […]
MORESpanish Accent Marks: The Ultimate Guide
Spanish accents can be confusing – and I’m not just talking about the way they pronounce things in Chile. What about the written accent marks that go above Spanish letters? In Spanish, accent marks are important. More often than not, an accent (or lack of it) completely changes the meaning of a word. For example, […]
MORESpanish Numbers: How to Count from 1 – 1,000+ in Spanish
Would you like to know about Spanish numbers, and how to count from 1-100 in Spanish? In this article I share everything you need to know about Spanish numbers. I cover what the Spanish numbers are, shortcuts for how to learn them, and some bonus stuff like their etymologies. Spanish Numbers from 0-100 Let’s start […]
MOREI Messed Up Learning Spanish… and Now I Speak Chinese
“I’ll never learn Chinese. Spanish was hard enough for me and that’s an easy language. Learning Chinese would be impossible.” I felt defeated by my attempts to learn Spanish. I had just come home to Michigan after three years of living in Latin America. I was preparing to move to China when my brother asked […]
MOREHow to Learn the Spanish Subjunctive: A Simpler Approach
When you first encounter the Spanish subjunctive, it can feel like its only purpose is to make Spanish harder. What’s the difference between comemos and comamos? Don’t they both mean “we eat”? Why does Spanish have two words where English has only one? It’s not just learners of Spanish who struggle here. The subjunctive – […]
MOREPor vs. Para in Spanish: The Ultimate Guide
“Por vs. para?” is a common question from Spanish learners. That makes sense, as one of Spanish’s more difficult aspects is the difference between the words por and para. Most (not all) of the time, both words translate to the word “for” in English. There are a few other translations, which I’ll get to later. […]
MORE15 “So Bad They’re Amazing” Hilarious Spanish Puns
Humour is often hard to translate. This is especially true when the humour comes from wordplay; puns rarely work in more than one language. In this article, I’ll share and explain some Spanish puns that make no sense in English. Why bother? Well, the fact that Spanish puns are hard to understand is precisely what […]
MOREHow to Say “Good Morning” in Spanish (and 88 other Useful Spanish Words and Phrases)
Knowing even a few Spanish phrases is really useful if you’re learning Spanish or planning to visit a Spanish-speaking country. Even more so if you’re living in such a country. There are lots of good reasons to learn Spanish, and if you want to spend any length of time in regions where Spanish is spoken, […]
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