Talk About Your Trip to the Beach in Spanish
Dreaming of going to the beach? Summer is around the corner and spending some time under the sun sounds like the perfect plan for you and your family. If you love beaches, sand, and the sound of waves, this blog post is a great resource for you to discover vocabulary for discussing your trip to the beach in Spanish. Get ready to soak up the sun and let’s begin this lesson before you head out...Read More
Is it ‘Que’ or ‘De Que’? Find Out Which to Use and When
Choosing between que and de que in Spanish can be confusing and challenging. If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to select which one to use—don’t stress! This actually happens to advanced learners and to native Spanish speakers like myself! While learning the difference between que and de que can be useful, it shouldn’t stop you from practicing conversational Spanish. Like other...Read More
The Spanish Princess: Who Was Catherine of Aragon?
When you think of a Spanish princess, what do you imagine? Catherine of Aragon may not be the first one to pop into your mind. Catherine’s life is depicted in books, novels, films, and in the recent TV mini-series, The Spanish Princess. But how accurate are these depictions of her life? In this blog post, we’ll take a trip back in time to revisit Catherine’s fascinating story and...Read More
Mardi Gras in Latin America: Carnival and Hispanic Culture
Mardi Gras is upon us! The festivities have arrived. Every year, they bring plenty of color and celebrations around the world. If you’re not familiar with Mardi Gras and its origins, it’s a Christian holiday that dates back thousands of years ago to pagan spring and fertility rites. Today, Mardi Gras is a cultural phenomenon. In Hispanic culture, Mardi Gras is known as...Read More
The Best Spanish Language Advertisements You Might Have Missed
Spanish language advertisements tend to be quite memorable. In fact, the Spanish-speaking world is responsible for coming up with some of the wittiest, funny, and informative marketing campaigns in the world. Do you remember those days before Netflix and Youtube? Advertisements used to reach consumers in different ways. As society evolves, companies are meant to do the same and come up...Read More
Spanish vs Catalan: Similarities and Differences
The historic debate of Spanish vs Catalan dates back to the roots of romance languages in Europe. Recent events and nationalism in Spain continue to feed it with a level of hostility due to independence efforts from the Catalans. Both languages are deeply connected. As you know, Spanish or Castellano is from Spain and considered the official language, however Catalan is the second most...Read More
How to Use ‘O Sea’ to Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker
Have you heard the words o sea in Spanish during a conversation? The expression o sea is part of day-to-day Spanish from around the world. It’s used for clarification and applies to different situations that require further explaining. It’s widely used in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and other Latin American Spanish-speaking countries. O sea can be either a formal and...Read More
Which Languages and Cultures Influenced Spanish?
Consistent exchange between other languages and cultures has evolved Spanish to an expressive, rich, and diverse language. It’s continuously growing in different regions and as a language it’s alive and thriving. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the relationship the Spanish language has to other cultures and languages, a long-time connection that’s facilitated shared knowledge and...Read More
How to Write an Amazing Essay in Spanish
Has your teacher asked you to write an essay in Spanish? Essays are probably the most common type of homework around the world. Teachers want you to write essays because they’re a way to improve your abilities when you’re learning a new language. Writing essays may not seem like fun, but it actually improves your cognitive abilities! The act of researching, organizing, and...Read More