A Complete List of Compound Words in Spanish
If you want to increase your Spanish vocabulary and move to the next level of fluency, learn compound words! Compound words are all around us, many times we don’t even realize that they are compound words because we are so used to them and we treat them as one single word. Today, I’ll remind you what compound words are, how can we form them, and last but not least, I’ll give you a...Read More
A Complete List of Action Verbs in Spanish
Are you looking for a complete list of action verbs in Spanish that will help you construct perfect sentences and express absolutely everything? In this article, I provide you with a comprehensive list of action verbs that are perfect for daily use. If you’ve forgotten some grammar concepts, get a refresher lesson on verbs right at the beginning to make sure you’re prepared to use this...Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the Noun Clause in Spanish
A noun clause is one of the parts of Spanish grammar that sounds more complicated than it really is. When I cover this topic with my students, they all agree that it’s easy to understand. The rules that govern the use of noun clauses are simple, and I will make them painless to memorize and remember. I’ll also go through some basics to make sure you’ve got the grammar fundamentals down....Read More
A Simple Guide to Demonstrative Pronouns in Spanish
Demonstrative pronouns in Spanish are very useful if you want to get your skills closer to the native level. Every day, when we speak, we communicate in the most efficient way. We don’t repeat the words we have already said, we point to things that can be simply shown instead of being described. And this is where demonstrative pronouns in Spanish came in handy. I’ll tell you what...Read More
Parts of the Face Vocabulary and Activities (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)
When you’re homeschooling your kids, or simply teaching them Spanish as a foreign language, the body and parts of the face in Spanish are one of the first topics to cover. It’s especially fun for younger kids, who get interested in things they relate to and can interact with (like their body and their face!). Helping your learn to focus their attention on Spanish vocabulary that relates to...Read More
How to Say ‘Instead of’ and ‘Instead’ in Spanish
Understanding how to use “instead of” and “instead” in Spanish is easier than you think. What’s more, after reading this article you will stop confusing “instead of” and “instead” in English! Yes, you’ve read it well! Two birds with one stone! Today, I’ll show you that these two, so similarly looking “insteads” are as a matter of fact two completely different grammar words and for this...Read More
Memorize These 25 Random Spanish Sentences for Your Next Conversation
Have you been looking for random Spanish sentences? I know why. You surely think the way I do. Textbooks are great, as well as long vocabulary lists are, but then… life happens, and you end up sounding like a robot translator. What’s the solution? It’s definitely not a final answer, but I truly believe that memorizing some random Spanish sentences and phrases that are typically used by...Read More
The History, Birth, and Celebration of Benito Juarez
I remember when I first celebrated the birth of Benito Juárez (March 21). It was 2011, and I had been living in Mexico for a few months. I was teaching in an International school and just getting used to new national holidays. Benito Juárez’s name was not completely unknown to me since I graduated from Spanish Philology, but he was simply one of so many important, historical figures. Not...Read More
Vestirse Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and PDF
We all get dressed every day and it’s fun to talk about fashion—time to learn vestirse conjugation! Vestirse means “to get dressed,” “to put your clothes on,” and sometimes even “to dress up in a costume.” It’s a common verb and it conjugates like another Spanish verb, pedir (to ask). It has some irregularities in some tenses but I will talk about them later in more detail....Read More