
Talk Like a Venezuelan: Slang Words for Everyday Use
Venezuelan slang is one of the most unique in all of Latin America. In the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and making friends with a lot of young Venezuelans. It’s always a pleasure to meet people from other cultures. While many similarities exist within Latin American countries and their inhabitants, slang words are one of the most prominent differences you’ll notice...Read More
Exploring the 17 Spanish Regions: Maps, Flags, and GDP
Spain contains many different Spanish regions, each with their own cultural nuances. Even though all of the Spanish regions fly under the same flag, each has its own identity that carries over even outside of Spain! I was lucky enough to meet lots of Spaniards from different regions such as Andalucía, Madrid, and Murcia, and they each had different accents when they...Read More
Can Spanish Speakers Understand Italian?
Knowing if Spanish speakers can understand Italian is important if you’re a polyglot thinking about the next language you’ll tackle—or maybe you’re just curious about whether Spanish speakers can understand Italian or not. The two languages do have similar words, phrases, and grammatical structures. This is because they’re both romance languages! But having a common ancestor might...Read More
by Rafael ParraJanuary 24, 2021 Learning Strategies, Reading Practice in Spanish, Spanish Grammar0 comments
How to Master Spanish Sentences with Verbs and Correct Verb Tenses
Many different ways exist to write and say Spanish sentences with verbs that change depending on their context. Most of the time, conjugation rules give us comprehensive ways to properly use Spanish verbs. Other times, irregular verbs may present a real challenge. A great way to learn all the different Spanish sentences with verbs is by looking at examples. Spanish sentences...Read More
Positive Adjectives in Spanish for Any Person or Occasion
Positive adjectives are great tools for speakers of any language, including Spanish! By learning them, you’ll be able to give compliments, and describe things, experiences, and occasions in an upbeat way. Positive adjectives are a simple way to expand your knowledge as a beginner or spice up your vocabulary as an intermediate speaker. Before we go into our own list of...Read More
How to Celebrate Three Kings Day in Spanish at Home
The story of Three Kings Day begins with the foretelling of baby Jesus’ birth. When three wise kings saw a bright star in the sky, they knew that the messiah had been born. They decided to follow its light and bring gifts to the newborn baby. Their gifts were symbolic gestures that represented different virtues. Gold, to recognize his nobility. Frankincense, to pay homage to his divinity....Read More
The 10 Most Useful Languages to Learn in 2021
Are all languages worth learning? Polyglots may agree that you should learn as many as you can, but if you’re looking for the most useful languages to learn, you’ve come to the right place! The most useful languages you can learn are deemed useful for many reasons, including the number of people that speak them, their geography, business and career opportunities, or versatility. ...Read More
Kids’ Christmas Stories: Spanish Reading Comprehension Practice
It’s December 25th! Today is a time for good food, family, and stories. For bilingual families, the best way to celebrate it is by including some holiday-themed stories in Spanish. Let’s practice our Spanish reading comprehension by learning some new words and using present tense verbs. In addition to heart-warming stories below, I recommend you read our other Spanish reading...Read More
My Favorite Snowman: Spanish Reading Comprehension Practice for Kids
Practicing your Spanish reading comprehension is a great way to learn new vocabulary and test your Spanish level while having fun! In this blog post, we offer original Spanish stories with a focus on Spanish reading comprehension. While the air is crisp and the snowfalls start, it’s the perfect opportunity to inspire your child’s biliteracy skills with Spanish winter-season stories!...Read More