The Spanish Philippines: Its History and Influence on 7,000 Islands
When you think of the Spanish language and countries that have been influenced by Spanish, what countries do you think of? Are there any countries outside of Latin America that come to mind? Some areas of the world have endured extreme cultural changes due to colonialism by the Spanish crown, including what once was called The Spanish Philippines. The Spanish Philippines The 7,000...Read More
Polychronic Culture in Latin America: Thoughts and Facts on Time
Time is of the essence. Time is money. We have plenty of time. There’s never enough time. There are so many different attitudes and concepts about time out there. In this post, we’ll explore: The history of timeHow people in Latin America view timeWays other cultures around the world view timeHow life and work flows in polychronic cultures A Brief History of Time...Read More
9 Incredible Startups in Guatemala You Should Know
Off the top of your head, do you know the names of any startups in Guatemala? The human desire for entrepreneurship is great, propelling business-creation and innovative startups all over the world. Competition comes into play to provide relevant products or services, vying to win clientele. Ultimately, this is beneficial for consumers, as it gives us more options in the market. ...Read More
International Museum Day: 7 Fascinating Museums in South America
“Real museums are places where time is transformed into space.” ― Orhan Pamuk Museums are places of contemplation for people around the world. No matter what interests you, you’re likely to find something compelling and worthy of your attention in any museum you visit. To appreciate museums’ value to society, we’ve even dedicated a day to celebrate their existence: International Museum...Read More
The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix: Facts, History, and News
The Formula 1 2020 Spanish Grand Prix has been postponed due to the global spread of the coronavirus. However, auto racing fans and Formula 1 enthusiasts all over the world are still hungry for news and quality content about the sport. If you are reading this, it’s because you’re one of them! We at Homeschool Spanish Academy have your back with this in-depth profile of the F1...Read More
May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars in Spanish
George Lucas built a multibillion-dollar branding empire through his universe of charismatic characters and battling galactic forces. Today, we celebrate Star Wars in Spanish to pay tribute to this glorious cinematographic creation. As you may know, May 4th has become an official holiday for Star Wars fans since it’s a memorable pun on the wildly popular catchphrase “May the force be...Read More
How Coronavirus Has Changed Society in Guatemala
For the first time in years, we’ve had the chance to stop our lives, get back home, spend the whole day with our families, and reconnect with ourselves. It’s impressive how a disease can have the power to both separate and bring people together at the same time. Coronavirus in Guatemala has come to change everything: the way we interact with others, how people study, transportation, jobs, and...Read More
The Secret to Finding Your Ideal Spanish Language Partner
What’s the main obstacle you’ve encountered while learning Spanish? One of the most common answers to that question is that learners of a new language have a hard time putting in practice all the theory they’ve learned in class. What’s the solution? You need to talk to a Spanish speaker! If they are native, even better. It helps you not only with your oral skills, but also...Read More
Viernes Santo: All About Good Friday in Spanish-Speaking Countries
Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week, is the final week of Lent, which culminates on Easter Sunday. This religious celebration has a longstanding, profound impact on Latin America and Spain; in fact, the entire week of semana santa is officially a holiday! For some people, this is a time of prayer, meditation, and ritual. Others take it as an opportunity to travel or to take a well-deserved...Read More