History and Significance of Ash Wednesday in Latin America
February and March are the months of Carnival and Lent, and the one day that separates them: Ash Wednesday. The history...Read More
Mardi Gras in Latin America: Carnival and Hispanic Culture
Mardi Gras is upon us! The festivities have arrived. Every year, they bring plenty of color and celebrations around the...Read More
Spanish Vocabulary Activities for High School
A wide array of Spanish vocabulary activities are available to help high school students practice the Spanish words and phrases...Read More
The Best Spanish Language Advertisements You Might Have Missed
Spanish language advertisements tend to be quite memorable. In fact, the Spanish-speaking world is responsible for coming up...Read More
What is Neutral or Standard Spanish and Why Does the Media Use It?
Have you ever heard the term “Standard Spanish” or “Neutral Spanish”? If you’re learning Spanish as a second language and you...Read More
Spanish Gerunds: The Ultimate Guide to the Progressive Tenses
The Spanish gerunds (gerundios) are a special, invariable form of the verb that always end in -ndo. For example: ...Read More
8 Traditional Hispanic Games to Play at Home or in Class
Kids learn through play, so imagine what traditional Hispanic games will do for their language-learning process! If...Read More
How to Use ‘O Sea’ to Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker
Have you heard the words o sea in Spanish during a conversation? The expression o sea is part of day-to-day Spanish from...Read More
Spanish vs Catalan: Similarities and Differences
The historic debate of Spanish vs Catalan dates back to the roots of romance languages in Europe. Recent events and nationalism...Read More
Which Languages and Cultures Influenced Spanish?
Consistent exchange between other languages and cultures has evolved Spanish to an expressive, rich, and diverse language. It’s...Read More
How to Use ‘Lo Que’ and ‘Lo De’ in Your Conversations
As a Spanish professor, I must admit that it surprised me the first time a student asked me about the difference between lo que...Read More
How to Write an Amazing Essay in Spanish
Has your teacher asked you to write an essay in Spanish? Essays are probably the most common type of homework around the world....Read More
Talk Like a Venezuelan: Slang Words for Everyday Use
Venezuelan slang is one of the most unique in all of Latin America. In the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and...Read More