Common Spanish Nicknames for People’s First Names
Spanish nicknames are the staple of many close relationships. Most of us have had a nickname at some point in our lives. They differentiate our relationship with someone and indicate a special bond with them. I actually have a nickname that only my family and close friends know! Other nicknames are blanket nicknames, meaning they are called that by everyone. Sometimes, you might know...Read More
Learn Castilian Spanish with this List of Free Resources
Castilian Spanish has accentuated differences that distinguish it from Spanish in Latin America. It is most common in north and central Spain, and it’s the standard language for movie and entertainment translations, subtitles, and dubbings. The three main differences between Castilian and Latin American Spanish are slang, accent, and grammar. These may sound like trivial...Read More
7 Spanish Podcasts and Songwriters for Creative Kids in Elementary
Spanish podcasts are a great way to complement your child’s learning process. Today, I’m here to help you explore the best podcasts. Learn what to consider before incorporating these fun-filled audio adventures into your child’s life. But first—are Spanish podcasts good enough to stand on their own? Or do you need more complementary material in order to give your kids the best...Read More
Enter a Runner’s World in Spanish: Must-Run Marathons in Latin America
In the era of social distancing, running marathons remains one of the few pastimes that is still feasible in spite of the lockdown. Of course, large group races are unlikely to happen right now. Latin America hosts a number of marathons each year. In Guatemala, for example, it’s common for local communities to pitch in and organize annual town-wide marathons. People of all ages and...Read More
5 Awesome Spanish Movies on Netflix to Watch Right Now
One of the perks of learning a new language is that it opens doors to new cultural experiences. Watching Spanish movies on Netflix gives the experience a more authentic feeling since the words come directly from the actor’s voice and intent. Reading along with the subtitles is a great way to practice your listening skills. In my experience, the best results come from watching the...Read More
Growing Old in Latin America: Do We Respect Our Elders?
Happy Senior Citizen’s Day! Every year on August 21, we celebrate the lives of the generations that raised us, and raise awareness about the elders who are going through hardship and abandonment. Especially during the current pandemic, celebrating this holiday is a great opportunity to show our love to a senior citizen and recognition during a time when they’re more vulnerable. Have you...Read More
Subjunctive Spanish Conversations: Examples and Exercises
If you’ve been following our series on the Spanish subjunctive, you’ve come a long way! Today, you’re going to learn a bit about common subjunctive Spanish words used in everyday conversation. After which, you’ll put your skills to the test with some exercises! But before we do that, let’s enjoy a quick refresher on the subjunctive. 1-Second Recap of Subjuntivo El subjuntivo...Read More
Preterite and Imperfect: Reading and Practice in Story Form
Do you know the difference between preterite and imperfect? Learning the tenses is one of the first things any Spanish learner gets to do. From the first day you’re speaking Spanish up to the very last, tenses will be present in your grammar. Today, we’ll learn two of the main forms of the past tense mentioned before: preterite and imperfect. Get ready for some easy to understand...Read More
‘Ser’ Adjectives and How to Use Them in Spanish Sentences
Learning the different forms of the verb ser, Spanish for “to be,” is one of the more challenging aspects of learning the language. In English, conjugating the verb “to be” requires memorizing all of the irregular forms of the verb; the same case applies to Spanish. Unfortunately, most of these conjugations have no shortcut or easy way to learn them (with a few exceptions). On top of that,...Read More