A Look at How the Guatemalan Government Works
The structure of the Guatemalan government reflects the fact that La República de Guatemala (the Republic of Guatemala) is a sovereign and independent nation. Guatemala’s name comes from the nahuatl Quauhtlemallan which means “place of many trees.” It is in Central America and borders Belize to the west, Mexico to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. Read...Read More
How World Series Champion Roberto Clemente Served Impoverished Puerto Ricans
Did you know that Roberto Clemente is the athlete with the most sculptures in the world? In the United States and Puerto Rico alone, he has 11 statues. Roberto Clemente is one of the most iconic sports figures of the last century thanks to his brilliant baseball career, but also because of his humanitarian work and help for those in need within and outside Puerto Rico. He’s...Read More
10 Classic Schoolyard Games Kids Play in Latin America
The schoolyard games the children play in Latin America and Spain involve a song, sometimes a ball or toy, and a little imagination. Let’s learn about some of the most that are played in Latin America and Spain and the instructions to play them with our children, It’s fun to learn about how other kids play at recess around the world. Read this post to discover how to play popular...Read More
11 Thanksgiving Activities and Crafts Designed to Help You Teach Spanish
Thanksgiving crafts make wonderful tools to teach Spanish to our kids! Are you interested in celebrating this holiday while practicing Spanish with your kids? If so, this blog post is perfect for you! Read on to discover fun activities and crafts to celebrate Thanksgiving and practice your Spanish. Thanksgiving Words and Phrases In Spanish In recent years, Thanksgiving has become...Read More
Maps and Globes (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)
El globo terraqueo (the globe in Spanish) is a three-dimensional model of the planet Earth. It’s one of the best Spanish language maps for learning about geography in Spanish. Globes are cool because they are accurate in the way they represent the planet Earth. The biggest difference between a map and a globe is: El mapa es bidimensional.The map is two-dimensional. El...Read More
How to Homestay with a Guatemalan Family
While learning a new language online is an excellent idea, a virtual class isn’t as effective as immersion via a homestay in Guatemala. Homestay is a popular form of hospitality where you share a house with a local family. It provides a full immersion into the culture, traditions, and language! Are you trying to take your Spanish skills to the next level? Why not go on a homestay...Read More
Parts of a Tree and Their Functions (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)
Los árboles (trees in Spanish) are key elements in nature, and each part of a tree plays an important role. A tree is a perennial woody plant with a trunk that grows to a considerable height. Trees also have lateral branches that grow some distance from the ground. Trees are important for ecosystems and nature in general. People love to climb trees and use them for shade on...Read More
10 Ways to Celebrate Guatemala’s Independence Day Like a Local
El Día de la Independencia de Guatemala, or Guatemala Independence Day, is one of the most festive holidays in this Central American country. September 15, 2021 is the commemoration of the bicentennial of Guatemala Independence Day! Two hundred years have passed since Guatemala won its freedom and independence. As a Guatemalan, the first time I understood what our independence as...Read More
Explore the Flavorful Culture of Cuba: Food, Festivities, and More
“Cuba is culture, nature, history, magic and traditions.” That’s how Cuba’s tourism portal describes this beautiful island and they couldn’t be more right. Cuba is a very prosperous island, with exceptionally fertile soil and perfect weather for growing sugar cane, coffee, tobacco, and all kinds of tropical fruits and vegetables throughout all of its territory. It’s a cultural and...Read More