The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Dialects Around the World
Think about all the English dialects you’ve heard. Within each country that speaks English, there are tons of different accents and dialects. Each region and city has adapted a unique vocabulary and its own way of expressing things. This might not be a huge barrier if you’re a native English speaker, but when you’re learning a second language and hear various dialects, it can completely throw...Read More
10 Most Famous Spanish Songs Within the Last 10 Years
As German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Latin music is fun, creative, energizing, and inspiring. Today, we’ll discover 10 of the most famous Spanish songs from the last decade, meet their singers, and find out why people love them so much! Be better, be bilingual.Sign up for YOUR free trial Spanish class today. ➡️ Famous...Read More
Growing Old in Latin America: Do We Respect Our Elders?
Happy Senior Citizen’s Day! Every year on August 21, we celebrate the lives of the generations that raised us, and raise awareness about the elders who are going through hardship and abandonment. Especially during the current pandemic, celebrating this holiday is a great opportunity to show our love to a senior citizen and recognition during a time when they’re more vulnerable. Have you...Read More
Spanish Classes Online: How Do You Choose the Right Fit?
There are tons of online classes available to help you learn Spanish. But how do you choose the right fit for yourself as a student? Maybe you’ve taken Spanish classes online in the past, only to have a negative experience. Turned out, the noise quality was poor or the teachers were disorganized. In short, they didn’t know what they were doing. Want to avoid being in a...Read More
5 Impactful Ways the US Coast Guard Has Improved Latin America
On a sweltering Wednesday afternoon 230 years ago today, President George Washington signed the United States Revenue Cutter Service into effect. As a brand new nation, the country was struggling with internal trade wars, and this new nautical armed force was created to help control the trade along the Atlantic coast, impose tariffs, and protect the colonies from pirates. With only...Read More
10 Most Famous Spanish Songs of the 80s With Lyrics PDF
Is music a source of healing to your soul? Well, it is for me! Especially famous Spanish songs of the 80s. If you’ve landed on this blog post, it’s likely that the music from the 80s is one of your favorite genres. You wouldn’t be alone in that—in fact, the songs that were released during this time are still playing now and conquering people’s hearts! To inspire your Spanish lessons...Read More
Miguel de Cervantes: The Fascinating History of a Literary Genius
Miguel de Cervantes is the most important and celebrated figure in Spanish literature. His novel Don Quixote has been translated into over 60 languages with editions still printed regularly. Miguel de Cervantes wrote much more than his famous masterpiece, however; he dabbled in a variety of major literary genres. He was a notable short-story writer, and a few gems in his 1613 collection...Read More
Father’s Day in Spanish-Speaking Countries: Celebrating el Día del Padre
Our fathers—especially the active and nurturing ones—have played an essential role in our social, emotional, and educational development. Through rough-housing, joking, and bonding with dad, we built a stronger sense of self-esteem and learned to properly handle stress as we got older. The purpose of Father’s Day, of course, is to dedicate a single day of the year to doting on the...Read More
Most Commonly Spoken Languages in Latin America (Other than Spanish)
Nearly 400 million people speak Spanish in Latin America, with 40 million more Spanish-speakers in the United States. But, what about the “other” languages in Latin America? Everyone knows about the other “big one”: Portuguese. With over 200 million Brazilians speaking the language, it’s safe to say that Portuguese is in very good health. But still, what about the others? Because...Read More