How to Use Commas in Spanish
What’s the difference between these two sentences? Vamos a comer niños. Vamos a comer, niños. Yes, the comma makes all the difference! The first sentence is a cannibal’s confession: “We’re going to eat kids.” The second one could be said by a mom, just before lunch: “Let’s eat, kids.” Without commas and periods, our writing would seem like one single flow of...Read More
How to Use the Verb ‘Averiguar’ in Spanish
Have you read the poem Agua del recuerdo by a cuban poet Nicolás Guillén? Check out a snippet of the poem and pay attention to the word averiguar! (…)Nada sé nada se sabeNi nada sabré jamásNada han dicho los periódicosNada pude averiguarDe aquella mulata de oro Que una vez miré al pasar,(..) (…)I know nothing is knownAnd I will never know anythingNothing has been said in...Read More
How to Use Reciprocal Verbs in Spanish
Have you already heard of reciprocal verbs in Spanish? Do you know how to distinguish them from reflexive verbs? Can you list 10 reciprocal verbs right now? If you answered “no” to at least one of these questions, you should keep reading and I can guarantee that in the end, your three answers will be “yes.” What about Reflexive Verbs? Before we jump into reciprocal verbs, let’s have...Read More
20 Videos in Spanish That Will Take Your Grammar to the Next Level
Is there any point in watching videos in Spanish if you simply want to improve your grammar? Absolutely yes! We all love YouTube—and not surprisingly, it’s also one of the best tools for learning languages and digesting content that may be too overwhelming or heavy in writing (especially for a topic like Spanish grammar!). This curated list of high-quality videos in Spanish...Read More
Learn the Correct Sequence of Tenses in Spanish
Do you get lost in complex sentences? You start well and then you doubt the form of the following verb? Don’t worry, with the help of this guide you can easily identify the culprit of your insecurity and fix it. When you’re in the process of learning and mastering Spanish grammar, it’s important to understand two main elements: The pronoun agreement of tenses, andThe proper sequence of...Read More
Master the 3 Spanish Moods
Discovering the three Spanish moods is like getting a key to a secret world that you didn’t even know existed—after which, nothing is the same and your Spanish skills improve dramatically! In this blog post, I explore the three Spanish moods and show you what they look like in all the Spanish tenses. Finally, you can challenge yourself with some fun quizzes about Spanish moods!...Read More
Master the Future Progressive in Spanish the Easy Way
The Spanish future progressive tense is the best tense for dreamy journeys in the future. Just imagine sitting in a café on a winter afternoon with your friend. It’s chilly and windy outside. Suddenly you say, “Next Monday, at this hour, I’ll be eating a mango on a stick at the beach in Cancún.” Now both you and your friend are dreaming of the future. And you just used the...Read More
Test Your Spanish With this Parts of Speech Quiz
Challenge yourself with a quick review of the main parts of speech in Spanish, and then take the parts of speech quiz! This is the place to be if you feel your skills need some flexing. Under each section below, you’ll find links to supporting articles that you can study before or after you take the quiz to improve your score. For review and study, view these sections:...Read More
The Ultimate Spanish Study Guide for Beginners
Can you learn Spanish by simply following a Spanish study guide? Absolutely! Especially if you’re at a beginner level. Nowadays, there are so many online Spanish resources that learning Spanish is no longer limited to Spanish schools. However, it’s easy to get lost with so many available options, and with no prior knowledge, it might be difficult to know where to start and how to...Read More