A Beginner’s Guide to Chile: Culture, History, Language, and More
According to Lonely Planet, “Chile is nature on a colossal scale, but travel here is surprisingly easy if you don’t rush it.” This long and narrow country spans over 2,670 miles along the west coast of South America. For any adventurous traveler, a trip to Chile can include a wide array of experiences both in its vast regions of incredible natural beauty and its scenic cityscapes....Read More
8 of the Best Spanish TV Shows for Adults in 2020
Do you struggle to find the time or motivation to focus on your Spanish learning? Imagine if you could combine learning with leisure. In addition to reading, audiobooks, and conversational practice, watching Spanish TV shows is a fabulous way to practice your vocabulary and listening skills. It’s a way to learn about other cultures and gain exposure to different accents and dialects, too....Read More
20+ Free Online Spanish Books for Self-Motivated Beginners
Think about your favorite books in your native language. Don’t you love being engulfed in their stories? With some effort and dedication, you can have this experience when reading in Spanish, too! As you begin your literary journey, load up on free online Spanish books to help build your skills. Spanish is not only the lilting language of over 20 countries around the globe, but it is also...Read More
Holy Week in 2020: The Impact of Coronavirus on Easter Traditions
Holy Week 2020 is shaping up to be a more contemplative time than usual, due to one-third of the global population being on coronavirus lockdown. Masses and processions, like all events with a large group of people congregating together, are banned in an attempt to reduce the spread of Covid-19. As coronavirus continues to advance around the world, religious leaders across several faith...Read More
Subjunctive Spanish Endings for -AR Verbs in Every Tense
What exactly is the Spanish subjunctive and what’s the big deal about their endings? It’s a grammatical mood used when the speaker feels uncertain about the action of the sentence or is expressing a subjective opinion. In other words, it expresses the meaning of the verb as a non-reality: Si fuera contenta. (If I were content.) In this case, contentment is a wish, and...Read More
The Magic Moves of Bachata Latin Dance: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you into bachata? Or have you never heard of it? Let’s learn more about the meaning, history, and development of the Latin dance craze sweeping the world: bachata! What Is Bachata? Bachata is widely known as a sensual dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It actually started about 60 years ago, in the early 1960s. Today, it is wildly popular and danced across the globe in...Read More
How March Equinox Differs in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Have you ever wondered how folks celebrate the March equinox in the Southern hemisphere versus in the Northern hemisphere? Read on to find out! What Exactly Is An Equinox? The two equinoxes—Vernal and Autumnal—come around the same time each year in March and September. The equinoxes are a result of Earth’s tilt on its axis and continuous orbit around the sun. You can visualize an...Read More
Interesting Facts About St. Patrick’s Day in Latin America
Do people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Latin America? In certain countries, yes, and it’s called el Día de San Patricio. It may surprise you to learn that more countries worldwide celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than any other national holiday. While it began as a Christian celebration honoring Ireland’s patron saint, Patrick, it has evolved into a full-on shamrock party. Countless parades,...Read More
20 Inspirational Quotes in Spanish for Your Classroom During NFLW
It’s National Foreign Language Week (NFLW) from March 1-7. Let’s take advantage of this week as an opportunity to inspire our Spanish learning journey and explore inspirational quotes in Spanish you’ll want to share with your students! We compiled these 20 uplifting quotes in Spanish and supplied you with English translations. They are related to living, learning, and appreciating...Read More