5 of the Best Spanish Learning Programs: Live Courses and Software
What do you expect from the best Spanish learning programs for kids? I ask you this because the market is full of options with a diversity of approaches and learning philosophies. How do you know which option is the right fit for your children? Nowadays, brands such as Rosetta Stone or Duolingo have become household names as automatic language learning programs that are easy...Read More
Advanced Spanish Vocabulary: Word Families [familia de palabras]
Would you like to significantly improve your Spanish vocabulary? Today, I’m going to show you a smart way to do just that—without relying on boring memorization tricks. Word families have the power to improve your Spanish vocabulary, as they offer clues to the meaning of words and connect to other similar words. Keep reading to discover what word families are, how they will help...Read More
Is It Possible to Learn Spanish in One Month?
Nowadays, it seems that everything is automatic. Or, at least, really fast. We eat fast food and can’t even sit to drink our coffee calmly. Modern times are hectic, and if you don’t want to be left behind, you may feel the pressure to adapt to this fast-paced lifestyle. These days, it’s normal to find ever-shortening time frames for projects that used to take longer. However, we’re...Read More
Top 10 Most Remarkable Latin American Authors of All Time
Latin America is a complex region with a conflicted past and a contradictory present. Its culture consistently produces outstanding artists thanks to its unique historical situation. Many Latin American authors have fascinated readers worldwide. If you’re looking to discover great Latin American authors, you’re in the right place. You’ll learn a brief history of modern Latin...Read More
15 Unique Spanish Words With No English Translation
“Al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda” is a popular Spanish saying. If you want to learn what that saying means you’ll have to keep reading, as it includes one of the 15 unique Spanish words we’ll learn today. During your language learning efforts, have you ever found a word that’s hard to translate or doesn’t translate to a single word? That’s normal because languages come from cultures...Read More
10 Popular Latin American National Anthems and Hymns
The history and culture of a nation is full of symbols. National anthems throughout the world are some of the most powerful symbols available to represent a culture. Sometimes, these symbols are also full of contradictions and controversies. This is the case for many national anthems in Latin America. But that doesn’t diminish their value, as those contradictions are just another...Read More
Online in Spanish: 100 Useful Words Related to the Internet
Do you find being online in Spanish an interesting adventure or an excruciating experience? Your answer may depend on your level of Spanish. The truth is that to experience something as interactive, complex, and diverse as the internet in a language that you haven’t mastered can be a real challenge. I thought I could manage, but when I tried to send an email on my wife’s Polish...Read More
The Easiest Way to Learn Spanish During Quarantine
The coronavirus-related quarantine has disrupted our lives this year in ways we could hardly have imagined in January. However, as the Chinese say, a crisis is both a danger and an opportunity. What are you going to do with this opportunity? I invite you to use this quarantine to achieve something meaningful like learning a new language. In this post, I’ll discuss why you...Read More
Your Ultimate Guide to Basic Spanish for Beginners
Are you trying to learn basic Spanish and feeling a bit lost at times? Maybe you’re not sure what to do or which resources to use in order to achieve your goals. I get it. I was in the same spot you’re in now, only I was learning English. It’s normal that with the amount of options and information available these days, people simply don’t know which path to follow. ...Read More