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
The Best Way to Learn Spanish Grammar On Your Own
Learning Spanish grammar on your own is a big decision, and you should give yourself a pat on the back for it! I personally didn’t have to worry about the best way to learn Spanish, but the best way to learn English (since English is my second language). What I enjoyed about my experience is that the process to grammar proficiency offers a wide variety of approaches. While...Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Using ‘And’ in Spanish (and Other Conjunctions)
Let’s say that you’ve been studying Spanish for a while and you have a decent vocabulary. But your attempts at holding conversations feel robotic or limited, to say the least. Do you know how to say “and” in Spanish (or “although,” “however,” or other conjunctions you so easily use in English)? That could be the reason that your conversations don’t...Read More
3 Types of Morning Routines in Spanish: Which Is Yours?
Are you a morning person? Or do you require time, effort, and/or coffee to fully wake up each day? The way we start our day sets the tone for the whole day. Creating space in your morning for both joy and achievement is a fabulous way to cultivate balance and structure in your daily life. This post explores the concept of routines in Spanish—and provides some thought-provoking...Read More
Pedir Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Exercises, and PDF
Today, we are asking all about the pedir conjugation in Spanish. It’s a common irregular verb. That’s why it’s great to familiarize yourself with it. Asking for things is a part of everyday life. You might ask for a glass of water, a pay raise, or forgiveness. Or perhaps you simply want to go out to a restaurant and order something from the menu. No matter what you are asking for, you will...Read More
Jugar Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Exercises, and PDF
Some of my fondest memories from childhood involved playing ball with my dad. Nowadays, I play dolls with my daughters and nothing makes me happier. Playing games and sports are enjoyable activities. Are you ready to learn about the Spanish verb jugar, or “to play”? Keep reading, then take the opportunity to test yourself with a few exercises at the end of the article. ...Read More
100+ Sophisticated Adjectives in Spanish for Intermediate Speakers
Are you ready to supercharge your stockpile of adjectives in Spanish? Outrageous, extraordinary, spectacular, and amazing, are all sophisticated adjectives that enrich our conversations. They differ from the most common and used adjectives like good, bad, tall, and short, in that people don’t use them to describe everything. They are reserved for special occasions. Let’s call them...Read More
Querer Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Exercises, and PDF
What do you want in life? Who do you love? What do you want to do? These are no small questions. Actually, they are some of the biggest questions people can ask themselves. To ask all those questions in Spanish, you need to use the verb querer. In this post, we’ll learn the meaning of the Spanish verb querer and the full set of querer conjugations, as well as...Read More
‘Where Are You From?’ in Spanish and Other Essential Questions
Let’s say you want to get to know someone, and you want to do it in Spanish. You know the kind of conversation you will need to have. But let me ask you one question: Do you know how to ask “where are you from” in Spanish? That and other similar questions are the keys to your quest. If you’re looking for conversation starters and essential questions for when you’re getting...Read More