Hola, compa. ¿Qué onda? Have you learned these Mexican slang words yet? Or are you used to Hola, amigo. ¿Qué tal? Learning Spanish slang terms helps you sound like a more natural Spanish speaker. But one of the difficult aspects of any language is learning the regional differences, especially when it comes to slang. This […]
MORELearn Colors in Spanish Easily
Learning colors in Spanish is really important and should be among the first topics you master. Colors are everywhere, and knowing them really well will allow you to talk about so many different topics — from clothes to food to art to many other topics. Color words are important for many things, from creative writing […]
MORESound Cool in Spanish with these 40+ Spanish Slang Words
“Cool” in Spanish is guay. And here are lots more cool Spanish words so you can sound cool when you’re speaking the language. What do I mean by “sound cool”? Well, I mean smooth-talking, slangy phrases and local lingo that only a real insider would know. Words and phrases that make you sound natural in […]
MOREStop Saying the Same Thing! 80+ Spanish Synonyms to Spice Up Your Speech
Do you feel like you’re always saying the same words over and over in Spanish? Then spice up your speech with Spanish synonyms! When you first start learning Spanish (or any language, for that matter), it can be easy to fall into a vocabulary rut. You’ve memorised the most common words, and you can get […]
MOREThings in Spanish: 137 Spanish Words You Need to Know for Everyday Stuff
“Things” in Spanish is cosas. And when you’re just starting to learn Spanish… Well, there are a lot of things you want to talk about! Like how about telling your new Spanish friends you must have your coffee first thing in the morning. Or how about trying to immerse yourself at home and talk about […]
MOREHow I Learned Fluent Spanish and English the Hard Way (It’s Also the Best Way!)
I was standing in the middle of the classroom, gaping for words as my palms turned clammy, while thirty foreign students of my age intently looked at me. I was so panicked that my brain had shut down, leaving only one scene on repeat in my mind: I was crying very hard, that day during […]
MORESpanish in 3 Months: Mission Complete! (with Video!)
Fluent in 3 Months team member Elizabeth is learning Spanish from scratch over just 90 days. In this final update, she’s sharing the insights she’s found during the third month of learning Spanish, plus a video of her progress on Day 90. Take it away, Elizabeth. If you haven’t read the other articles about this […]
MOREThe Past Tense in Spanish: How to Master Spanish Preterite Conjugation
Are you ready to go beyond the basics and 1-Up your Spanish grammar skills? Super Mario Brothers Power Up GIF from Supermariobrothers GIFs If you’ve already taken the time to learn the most important material first and have a basic grasp of Spanish, then you’re ready for this next step. I don’t normally recommend starting […]
MOREHow to Say “I Don’t Know” in Spanish — 33 Spanish Phrases for When You’re Unsure
Ever felt lost or unsure in a Spanish conversation? Everyone feels this way sometimes, but especially when learning a new language. There will be times when you don’t understand someone, you can’t keep up, or you just don’t know how to answer. It’s best to know how to express your lack of understanding by learning […]
MOREDays of the Week in Spanish — an Easy Way to Learn All the Days in Spanish
Here’s an easy way to learn the days of the week in Spanish. By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you’ll know how to remember all the days in Spanish. Learning how to say the Spanish days of the week is an important first step for beginners. It’s how you’ll read the calendar and […]
MOREHappy in Spanish: How to Express Your Emotions in Spanish
Time to get emotional! Are you excited to learn how to express your feelings? How well can you express your emotions in Spanish? Can you say “happy” in Spanish? What about “sad”? Many beginner language learners get stuck using the same words over and over to describe how they feel. Resorting to only using basic […]
MORESpanish in 3 Months: Elizabeth’s Day 30 Update (with Video!)
Fluent in 3 Months team member Elizabeth is learning Spanish from scratch. This is her first ever three month mission. In this update, she’s sharing the insights she’s found (and blunders she’s made) during her first month of learning Spanish. If you haven’t read the other articles about this mission, here are the links: Planning […]
MORE“Help!” in Spanish [And 80+ More Spanish Words and Phrases for Any Emergency]
You’re planning on travelling to a Spanish-speaking country and you want to be as prepared as possible. So, you’re learning some essential Spanish travel phrases and going over your checklist to pack your bag. But what if an emergency strikes? Are you prepared for how to ask for help in Spanish? No one ever wants […]
MOREGerman Colors: A Fun and Easy Way to Learn Colors in German
Colors in German are easy to learn. Since German is a close cousin of English, most German color words are very similar in spelling and pronunciation to their English counterparts. This means you won’t have to do much work to remember them. The word “color” itself (although Irish folk like me would spell it “colour”!) […]
MOREEasy Spanish Pronouns: Understanding Spanish Pronouns and Their Verb Pairs
“I”, “we”, “he”, “she”, “it”, “they”. Pronouns pack a lot of power. They’re an essential ingredient in pretty much every language. Pronouns are the key to understanding who or what the subject is in a sentence. Without them, sentences would get very confusing, very quickly! Unlike English, Spanish doesn’t always use pronouns. In fact, Spanish […]
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