20 Quotes About Learning Spanish to Inspire Your Classroom
I don’t know how about you but quotes about learning are one of my favorite types of motivational quotes. I use them with my students and for myself. Sometimes, these short sentences can give you a completely different vision of your relationship with a new language. You discover that you’re not the only one experiencing difficulties or getting excited about new opportunities....Read More
A Quick Grammar Guide to Present Perfect Irregulars in Spanish
Have you come across present perfect irregulars in your Spanish classes? Do you know which verbs have present perfect irregulars? Do you know the rules for this group of irregular verb forms? If you want to know the answers, read on. I’ll reveal all the secrets about present perfect irregulars and tell you how to distinguish them from adjectives. You’ll also have an opportunity to...Read More
Porque vs Por Qué vs Por Que: Which to Use and Why
What’s the deal with porque vs por que vs porqué vs por qué? Is there any difference? Pronunciation no, emphasis yes. Does it matter if I omit the accent marks? Oh, yes. Let me explain. Have you ever made a mistake with it’s or its, or their, they’re, and there? We all do, in situations when our mind simply goes blank. However, if you give a second reading to your text, you’ll correct your...Read More
All About Spanish Sign Language from Spain and Mexico
Have you ever wondered if Spanish Sign Language is similar to spoken Spanish? And do all the Spanish-speaking countries use the same sign language? Or is there a Mexican, Colombian, or Argentinean sign language, for example? I promise that today I’ll answer all the above questions and more. I will also tell you why we are talking about Spanish Sign Language these days and why it...Read More
Spanish Exercises for Intermediate Students: ‘Por y Para’ Practice
Frequent por y para practice is helpful for intermediate Spanish students. Have you gotten confused between por and para? Do they seem too similar to you? What’s the difference, if in English we (almost) always translate them to “for”? Trust me, and together we’ll solve this dilemma before you get to the last line of this article. Today, my main goal is to quickly remind you...Read More
A Semi-Comprehensive List of -ER Verbs in Spanish
A list of -er verbs in Spanish can come in handy in many situations. Whether you want to impress your Spanish-speaking friends or your college professor. This list will also help you write flawless essays. However, if you want to quickly learn and use all the verbs that you’ll find on the list, you should get to know some rules that govern the -er verbs in different tenses in...Read More
A Semi-Comprehensive List of -AR Verbs in Spanish
If you are at the beginning of your Spanish journey and you want to quickly expand your vocabulary and start using correct grammar, a list of -ar verbs in Spanish is what you need. Why? The -ar verbs are the most common Spanish verbs and with the smallest number of irregularities. They are easy to learn. You’ll quickly understand the idea of conjugation with them, and learning other verbs...Read More
All About the Future Perfect Tense in Spanish
Why do you need to learn the future perfect tense in Spanish if you already know the simple future? You certainly also know the ir a + infinitivo construction to talk about the future, so the question is valid. However, if you want to speak about the future like a native speaker, you must absolutely learn the future perfect. Why? Keep reading. First of all, let’s be ambitious....Read More
9 Coordinating Conjunctions in Spanish Essential to Know
Asking, “Do I need to learn coordinating conjunctions in Spanish? Is it absolutely necessary?” is like asking if you need to eat to live. Of course you do! Coordinating conjunctions are essential for making yourself understood. The truth is, sentences without coordinating conjunctions make no sense. Do you know why? Keep reading to find out! In this blog...Read More