Explore Spectacular Venezuela: Culture, History, and Destinations
Venezuela is a multicultural and multiethnic country with atypical weather and a very special cuisine. It is home to the tallest, uninterrupted waterfall of the world, and also to the biggest petroleum reserve. Not mind-blowing enough? Guinness recognized the Catatumbo thunder, a Venezuelan meteorological phenomenon—as the World Record of highest lightning concentration. That must be a...Read More
Leer Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and Quiz
Read this lesson about leer conjugation! The verb leer means “to read.” The Spanish verb leer conjugation falls under the category of irregular -er verbs—just like that of the verbs ser and caber. In this lesson, I will cover how leer changes depending on not only the pronoun but also the tense we look to use. Prepare yourself to learn the leer conjugation in three moods:...Read More
Argentina Celebrates San Martín Day to Honor a Founding Father of Latin America
In this post we will celebrate San Martín Day, Argentina’s beginning as a sovereign country! General José de San Martín was one of the greatest liberators of Latin America, and Argentinians commemorate San Martín Day by honoring his legacy. They hold different activities all throughout the third week of August every year. The celebration of San Martín Day in Argentina is a special...Read More
Decir Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and Quiz
Let’s learn the decir conjugation! What do you say? Decir means “to say” or “to tell,” and it is an irregular verb—which means it does not follow the typical conjugation pattern for -ir verbs. It is part of the –ir verbs in Spanish such as sentir (say), oír (drive), dormir (choose), and ir (go). Today, we’ll learn this Spanish conjugación in several ways, covering three...Read More
How to Homestay With a Mexican Family
Are you tempted to do a homestay in Mexico but don’t know where to start? A homestay is an unforgettable opportunity to experience life in a foreign country just as if you were a local! People speak highly of homestays because they are an immersive adventure to learn another language, and experience at first hand the culture, cuisine, traditions, and identity of a foreign country. ...Read More
Learn Spanish With Funny Monsters: Descriptions & Anatomy
Teach descriptions and anatomy to your students by using a Funny Monsters theme! It is easier for little learners to focus and remember concepts when they are motivated and having fun. This lesson is divided into 3 sections: Funny Monsters for Beginners. This section is for kids who are dabbling in Spanish. I will share some basic ideas such as body parts, numbers, and colors. After this...Read More
The Colorful Expressions of Paraguay: Culture, Language, and Destinations
Sometimes, the beauty, strength, and enigmatic nature of Paraguay gets overlooked by quick travellers. But many unique elements distinguish this landlocked country aptly named “the heart of South America.” Unlike other Latin American countries, the Guaraní indigenous language of Paraguay is the most common one above Spanish, and unlike any other country in the world, its flag has a front...Read More
The Inspiration of Paula Navarro: Chile’s Strong-Willed Female Soccer Coach
Paola Andrea Navarro Alvear is the first woman become the soccer coach of Chile’s women’s team. Like many other women in sports, she earned “the first” title many times, in many forms, overcoming discrimination in a changing world challenged by the onset of gender equality. Her audacity drives her as she’s refused to take “no” for an answer—and according to her, those slights...Read More
10 Sensational Chilean Music Artists You Don’t Want to Miss
Chilean music is famous for its quality and richness. People in Chile listen to many varied genres of popular music that go from hip hop to cumbia, from indie to reggaeton, from rock to pop, and everything in between. But only a few music groups and solo artists stand out as much as the ones I have included on this curated list. Although no other genre is as popular as reggaeton is...Read More