Apoyar vs Soportar in Spanish (Plus Aguantar and Mantener)
Apoyar vs soportar is confusing at times when they both seem to mean “to support.” For example: Mis padres me apoyan.My parents support me. Las vigas soportan la construcción temporal. The beams support the temporary construction. Why do these two Spanish verbs translate into the same English word? Are they interchangeable? (Spoiler alert: they aren’t!) How...Read More
The ‘Vulgar’ History and Origin of the Spanish Language
The history of the Spanish is longer than you think. How much do you already know about its history? Consider these questions… How long has Spanish been around? Where did Spanish come from? Did Spanish originate in Spain? If not, which country did Spanish originate from? How old is Spanish? Is it older than English? If some people say that...Read More
Asistir vs Atender in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
The Spanish verbs asistir vs atender are confusing for English speakers, because they’re false cognates… in most cases, but not all! Still confused? I promise to clear that up for you with this quick grammar lesson! Keep reading to learn the differences between asisitir and atender in Spanish. Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish...Read More
Solicitar vs Aplicar in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
Solicitar vs aplicar: that is the question. These two words can cause some confusion depending on whether you’re studying Spanish from Spain or its Latin American version. Originally these two words had totally different meanings. However, since all languages constantly evolve, the English influence on Spanish has made the difference less clear. Can aplicar mean “to apply for a...Read More
Dejar vs Salir in Spanish (Plus: Parar, Quedar, and Permitir)
Is dejar and salir causing you trouble? They both seem to translate to the English word “to leave,” don’t they? Ella me dejó.She left me. El tren ya salió.The train already left. What’s the difference between dejar vs. salir? And what about: dejar vs. parardejar vs. quedar, and dejar vs. permitir? So, if these pairs of Spanish words worry you, keep reading to get an...Read More
‘Haber De’ vs ‘Haber Que’ in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
When you start studying Spanish, you learn the verb haber quite early, and it doesn’t seem very complicated. However, later things start to change. Apparently, it’s enough to add small words such as “de” or “que” to “haber to get a different meaning. But the meaning doesn’t always change! Why? What’s the rule? If you’re one of the desperate learners trying to untangle the...Read More
10 Powerful Homeschool Bible Curriculum Options
Every year, Christian homeschooling parents look for the best bible curriculum for their kids, and it’s not an easy task. There are many things to consider when choosing a homeschool bible curriculum, and the number of options available on the market can be overwhelming. Let me help you. I have chosen various homeschool bible curriculums that can be a good fit for different families....Read More
14 Clean Spanish Rap Songs for School
Last week my husband came home ecstatic about clean Spanish rap songs. He had a whole class of international 10-year olds, rapping Spanish ABC in the school corridor. I don’t know who had more fun, my hubby or his students. The fact is that school appropriate rap songs can earn you the title of the Best Spanish teacher of the Year. In this article, I want to show you the power of rap...Read More
The Uncensored History of Romance Languages in Latin America
What picture comes to mind when you hear the expression “romance languages”? Cheesy French movies or gladiators talking to Roman soldiers in the Coliseum? Can you name all the languages that belong to this linguistic group in one breath? I’ve got even more questions. Like, how many people speak Romance languages? And, what is the relationship between Romance languages and Latin America?...Read More