All About Yerba Mate: Argentina’s National Drink
What is Argentina’s drink called mate, and why is it famous? Mate is a caffeinated beverage that comes from the ilex paraguariensis plant. It is native to Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil. While yerba mate is considered a traditional Argentine drink, it has gained popularity all over the world in the last few years. More than just a tea, mate has become a symbol of Argentine...Read More
10 Ways to Incorporate Spanish into Your Gameschooling
Are you into gameschooling and would like to incorporate Spanish games into your routine? Are you interested in learning the most popular and efficient games out there to help your kids learn Spanish? If you answered with a “yes” to those two questions, then you’ve come to the right place. Gameschooling is the practice of playing games as a way of learning or teaching. It...Read More
The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide to Flores, Petén, Guatemala
The beautiful Flores, Guatemala is a magical place full of color, culture, nature, and delicious food! It opens its doors to tourists every year, and you can become one of them, too! Next, find a traveler’s guide to Flores, Guatemala, and discover everything about this amazing destination for your next trip! Off we go! What is Flores Island? For starters, Guatemala is divided into...Read More
A Traveler’s Guide to the Chicken Bus in Guatemala
A chicken bus in Guatemala announces its arrival with bright lights, vivid shiny colors, unique swag, and loud music. You see them flying down the road full-throttle announcing pick-ups and drop offs. All sorts of vendors, workers, travelers, and families use them as their choice of public transportation and can vouch for the adventure of riding a chicken bus in Guatemala. ...Read More
10 Characteristics of the Perfect Spanish Teacher
What are the ideal characteristics of a teacher? In the 21st century, someone who takes teaching as a vocation needs certain personal and professional characteristics to effectively connect with students and inspire lifelong learning. Great teachers work to create a challenging and nurturing environment for learners. Whether you’re looking for a Spanish teacher, already working as...Read More
Biography of Philosopher and Spanish Educator Miguel de Unamuno
Spain is rich in history, culture, arts, and literature. One major exponent of these is Miguel de Unamuno y Jugo, a Spanish essayist, novelist, poet, playwright, philosopher, and classics professor and rector of the University of Salamanca. He is also known as one of several writers of la generación del 98 (98’s generation). Miguel de Unamuno was a very eccentric man, with even more...Read More
Biography of Acclaimed Spanish Writer Ana Maria Matute
Ana María Matute is one of the most well-known Spanish authors of our century. Her many contributions earned her multiple accolades and the status of being one of the greatest authors of the post-war period (after the Spanish Civil War). Her diversity in literature held a simplicity that hid the complexity of humans and combined fantasy and realism. She has inspired a whole...Read More
Biography of Spanish Playwright and Poet Lope de Vega
Lope de Vega is one of the most recognized and famous Spanish writers of all time. Cervantes might be the only other Spanish writer who has upstaged Lope de Vega, and that’s no small feat. Lope de Vega was a well-known poet, playwright, dramatist, and novelist. He wrote several works of art in the 17th century that people still love today. In his famous essay, Arte Nuevo de...Read More
The Origin and History of the Term ‘Chapín’ in Guatemala
The word chapín in Guatemala is the proud slang term used by the majority of the population who identify as Guatemaltecos. Similar to how people from El Salvador call themselves cheros, or people from Nicaragua call themselves nicas, you’ll find people from Guatemala call themselves chapínes. These slang nicknames and identifiers are well-known and have transformed a word like...Read More