25 Spectacular Channels to Watch YouTube Spanish Lessons
Did you know that over 80% of the world’s 572 million Spanish speakers are native speakers? And many of them have posted videos online. But, wait. Does that mean you can learn Spanish on YouTube? Yes! YouTube Spanish lessons are actually a marvelous resource for learning Spanish. Searching for “free Spanish lessons” pulls up thousands of results. How do you know where to...Read More
An Abridged History of St. Francis of Assisi for Your Spanish Learner
Every year on October 4th, people around the world celebrate the life of St. Francis of Assisi. He is one of the most famous and loved Catholic saints. Whether you’ve celebrated the Feast of St. Francis de Assisi all your life or this is your first time, there’s so much to learn, especially in your second language! In this blog post, we’ll briefly review the life of St. Francis,...Read More
20 Best Spanish Movies That Will Make You Cry
Movies are one of the best ways we have to escape reality and dream for a couple of hours. However, not all films are made equal, and Hollywood movies are not like Spanish ones. Let’s face it, the best Spanish movies are those that grab your soul, take it through a roller coaster, and leave you with lots of questions and doubts about what you’ve just watched. In this post, we’ll...Read More
Take Action on World Cleanup Day, el Día Mundial de Limpieza
Every year, humans create 2.12 billion tons of waste (industrial, electronic, radioactive, plastic, etc). Unless something changes, that number will increase by 70% by 2050. Is there anything you can do to stop this urgent issue? Yes! You can participate in World Cleanup Day to raise awareness of the problem, and start solving it one day at a time. What Is World...Read More
5 Beautiful Places to Visit in Antigua Guatemala When Quarantine Ends
The unique beauty of Antigua, Guatemala is hard to match. This old Latin American city, seemingly frozen in time with its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It acquired the heritage status by having been “the cultural, economic, religious, political and educational centre for the entire region until the capital was moved,” according to...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
29 Sweet Grandparents Day Quotes in Spanish to Make You Smile
Today is National Grandparents Day! Grandparents are undoubtedly special. They’re a unique kind of family; loving, caring, and patient. If you’re lucky enough to still have grandparents, visit them, cherish them and celebrate them while you can. Now is the ideal time to tell them how much you love them with some quotes in Spanish. If your grandparents have passed...Read More
7 Most Glamorous, Alluring Famous Spanish People in TV and Movies
As German aviator Dieter F. Uchtdorf once said, “The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.” Creative people are the ones who are willing to push beyond the status quo to challenge systems and the way people perceive the world. As a consequence of daring to be different, they manage to make an everlasting impression on the human collective memory. ...Read More
Patriot Day: Spanish Firefighter Vocabulary and Activities for Curious Kids
September 11, 2001, is a day that will be forever remembered, not only for the tragedy that occurred but also for the heroic actions of New York City’s firefighters. Teaching your children about 9/11 and Patriot Day can be difficult, but one way to both engage your children and teach about important themes is by exploring the firefighters’ roles in such situations. Add a new twist to the...Read More