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Top 10 YouTube Channels Offering Spanish Listening Practice for Beginners
Can you learn Spanish only by listening? While listening isn’t the only way to learn the language, an effective Spanish listening practice with Youtube will definitely improve your fluency! YouTube is a quick and easy resource for you to supplement your language learning journey with authentic Spanish audio in whichever dialect you prefer! While listening to Spanish, you improve the...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Why-Are-Catholics-‘Dancing-of-the-Devil-in-Venezuela-Featured-Image-Template-1.jpg)
A Spanish Guide to Holiday Cookies
Christmas is around the corner and if you’re hosting dinner this year, this blog post about Spanish Christmas cookies is here to save you! Spain offers a variety of flavorful, mouth-watering cookies that are also easy to bake! Baking Cookies in Spain Stay warm this Holiday season by making your favorite hot beverage and accompany it with these delicious Spanish Christmas...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Arnaldo-Tamayo-Méndez-First-Latin-American-in-Space-Featured-Image-Template.jpg)
Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez: First Latin American in Space
Let me introduce you to the first Latin American man to fly in space, Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez. Not only is he the first Latin American, but he also holds the title of the first person of African descent and the first Cuban to fly to space. A man who struggled during his childhood, Arnaldo Tamyo Méndez was always willing to fight for his country, for his people, and their rights. He...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Joropo-Venezuelas-Traditional-Dance-Featured-Image-Template.jpg)
Joropo: Venezuela’s Traditional Dance
Venezuela’s traditional dance is called Joropo. Its name and characteristics are an amalgamation of history and culture that I will unravel in this blog post. Join me in exploring the Venezuelan authentic traditional dance, declared Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación (National Cultural Heritage) in 2014. Joropo | © Diego Tabares/Pereira/Flickr The Arrival of Joropo in...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A-Vocabulary-Guide-to-Roads-and-Traffic-in-Spanish-Featured-Image-Template.jpg)
A Vocabulary Guide to Roads and Traffic in Spanish
Get ready to take a road trip with this awesome guide to roads in Spanish! Become your friend group’s guide with all these words and phrases about roads and traffic in Spanish and make the best out of your upcoming adventures. Driving Vocabulary Whether you drive within your city or you plan a cross-country trip, this driving vocabulary is a must when talking about roads...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-Andes-Travelers-Guide-to-the-Mountain-Range-in-South-America-Featured-Image-1.jpg)
The Andes: Traveler’s Guide to the Mountain Range in South America
The mountain range in South America we know as the Andes Mountains extends along with seven countries and up to 5,500 miles (8,900 km). Other names are: South American Andes or simply, the Andes. In Spanish, we call them la Cordillera de Los Andes or Los Andes. Get your hiking boots ready and tag along with me to learn about this natural wonder and everything these South American...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A-Vocabulary-Guide-to-Black-Friday-Shopping-in-Spanish-Featured-Image.jpg)
A Vocabulary Guide to Black Friday Shopping in Spanish
Black Friday has become a major holiday shopping event, so I created this awesome guide to Black Friday in Spanish for you! Read this blog post to learn tons of new words and phrases related to Black Friday shopping! Black Friday in Spanish Although el Viernes Negro is the appropriate translation for Black Friday, it is quite common to hear us Spanish speakers refer to it with its...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A-Beginners-Guide-To-Blogging-in-Spanish-Featured-Image-Template.jpg)
A Beginner’s Guide To Blogging in Spanish
Starting a blog in Spanish is challenging, fun, and educational if Spanish is your second language. I share plenty of helpful tips for getting started in this blogging guide! Keep reading to learn how to put your Spanish writing skills to work by blogging in Spanish! Loosen Up The fact that you are reading this blogging guide means that you are becoming—or already are—a confident...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/17-Spanish-Words-for-Popcorn-Featured-Image.jpg)
17 Spanish Words for Popcorn
Can you believe there are 17 different popcorn names in Spanish? It’s kind of like snow for the Eskimos; Latin Americans agree: this snack is a must! Movie nights at home or friend gatherings at the movies wouldn’t be the same without popcorn! As you learn Spanish, it’s helpful to also learn fun facts about Latin American culture and history. Keep reading to access an awesome lesson...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Firefighters-and-Fire-Safety-Featured-image-compressed.jpg)