The Magic Moves of Bachata Latin Dance: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you into bachata? Or have you never heard of it? Let’s learn more about the meaning, history, and development of the Latin dance craze sweeping the world: bachata! What Is Bachata? Bachata is widely known as a sensual dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It actually started about 60 years ago, in the early 1960s. Today, it is wildly popular and danced across the globe in...Read More
Top 10 Life-Changing, Famous Inventions from South America
The author Tim O’Reilly once said, “an invention has to make sense in the world it finishes in, not in the world it started.” As we all know, in the history of humankind, there have been plenty of inventions that have changed the quality of our lives forever. The light bulb, the wheel, and the TV are just some of the many creations whose impact has reached the whole world—and have become...Read More
How March Equinox Differs in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Have you ever wondered how folks celebrate the March equinox in the Southern hemisphere versus in the Northern hemisphere? Read on to find out! What Exactly Is An Equinox? The two equinoxes—Vernal and Autumnal—come around the same time each year in March and September. The equinoxes are a result of Earth’s tilt on its axis and continuous orbit around the sun. You can visualize an...Read More
Interesting Facts About St. Patrick’s Day in Latin America
Do people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Latin America? In certain countries, yes, and it’s called el Día de San Patricio. It may surprise you to learn that more countries worldwide celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than any other national holiday. While it began as a Christian celebration honoring Ireland’s patron saint, Patrick, it has evolved into a full-on shamrock party. Countless parades,...Read More
The 7 Most Remarkable Natural Wonders of Argentina (and 21 Runners-Up!)
Unreal. Exceptional. Must-See. Spectacular. These are the words that people use to describe Argentina. In fact, Argentina’s sensational qualities attract over 5.8 million tourists annually (according to the World Tourism Organization), making it the most-visited country in South America and the second most-visited of Latin America, after Mexico. This begs the question: what’s so amazing...Read More
Geisha Williams – The First Latina CEO of a Fortune 200 Company
Geisha Williams is a woman who defies all odds. Ascending through the ranks while shattering multiple glass ceilings, Mrs. Williams has become a source of inspiration for women—especially Latinas—who seek leadership positions in business. The truth is, it’s not easy for women to reach top positions in “a man’s world” of business professionals. Nevertheless, Geisha Williams proves that...Read More
Celebrate Foreign Languages Through Film During NFLW
Have you ever thought about learning foreign languages through film? This can be a little confusing at first, but very entertaining and fun once you get the hang of it. When we start to learn a new language and visit a foreign country, it’s challenging to apply our knowledge and speak because we usually don’t know the regional expressions, slang, jokes, etc. This is where movies step in and...Read More
Bring World Languages to Life in Your Spanish Classroom for NFLW
As we all know, classes can get a little monotonous if the teacher isn’t fun enough during the learning process. Making discussions, worksheets, and listening to audiobooks are definitely useful in learning Spanish (or another foreign language), but they should always be coupled with highly engaging activities for students. This is why, during this National Foreign Language Week, we will talk...Read More
National Foreign Language Week: World Languages and Literature
This week we are celebrating National Foreign Language Week and we’d like to help you open your students’ eyes about the world languages and literature as a potential university major. Check it out! Explore Majors in High School Going to highschool is fun. Students make new friends, explore more difficult subjects, start going to parties, find first love, and so much more....Read More