Dormir Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and PDF
Sleep is a basic human need, and to talk about rest and sleep in Spanish, you’ll need to learn the dormir conjugation! Dormir is a Spanish verb that means “to sleep.” Its less-common translations are “to rest,” “to slumber,” and “to repose.” Dormir conjugation is irregular. It is a stem-changing verb, in which the –o- in the stem often changes to either...Read More
18 Preterite Trigger Words in Spanish for Conversations in Past Tense
Let the preterite trigger words become your friends! Spanish past tenses can be tricky and you might find the possible choices making you feel a bit insecure. The biggest question on a seasoned Spanish learner’s mind is: Which past tense should I use to sound like a native in conversations with my Spanish friends? The good news is, the preterite tense becomes easier after you...Read More
Así es! The Ultimate Guide to Using ‘Así’ in Spanish
Así in Spanish is a cute little word that can take a long time to understand and master. Quite often it appears in combination with other cute little words and can completely change the meaning of the whole phrase. Therefore, it’s important for us to understand how it works, and learn some basic expressions. Beginners first learn that así in Spanish means “this way”, but...Read More
B2 Reading Practice: Intermediate Spanish Reading Comprehension
Don’t you just love doing intermediate Spanish reading comprehension exercises? Whether you’re a bookworm or just enjoy reading stories every now and then, this blog post is perfect for you! You’ve already conquered verbs, and you likely know the Spanish prepositions, so you’re ready to tackle Spanish verbs that require a preposition. The best way to do this is through intermediate...Read More
Advanced Spanish Vocabulary: Word Families [familia de palabras]
Would you like to significantly improve your Spanish vocabulary? Today, I’m going to show you a smart way to do just that—without relying on boring memorization tricks. Word families have the power to improve your Spanish vocabulary, as they offer clues to the meaning of words and connect to other similar words. Keep reading to discover what word families are, how they will help...Read More
Your Ultimate Guide to Basic Spanish for Beginners
Are you trying to learn basic Spanish and feeling a bit lost at times? Maybe you’re not sure what to do or which resources to use in order to achieve your goals. I get it. I was in the same spot you’re in now, only I was learning English. It’s normal that with the amount of options and information available these days, people simply don’t know which path to follow. ...Read More
Slow or Fast in Spanish: How to Talk About Speed
Whether you’re a speed racer or a slowpoke, it’s useful to be able to discuss people and things that are slow and fast in Spanish. Faster than the speed of lightning… let’s get started! Keep reading to learn the essential vocabulary you’ll need to talk about speed in Spanish, plus a few interesting dichos (sayings) related to speed. Speed in Spanish When talking about “speed,” the...Read More
How to Discuss Your Life Story and Background in Spanish
Telling stories is part of what makes us human. Knowing how to tell a good story is a great skill. However, telling your life story and talking about your background in Spanish is not so easy. It requires near mastery of the language. Today, we’ll discuss why telling stories is such an important activity, and what you need to be able to tell your life story and share your...Read More
The Ultimate Guide to the Spanish Calendar: Dates, Holidays and More
“Time is relative; its only worth depends upon what we do as it is passing.” – Albert Einstein As with many other things, Einstein was right about time. But although he completely changed the paradigm of modern science by understanding time as relative, he only made it even more important for the rest of us. Time is everywhere. In the English calendar, the Chinese calendar,...Read More