5 Awesome Spanish Movies on Netflix to Watch Right Now
One of the perks of learning a new language is that it opens doors to new cultural experiences. Watching Spanish movies on Netflix gives the experience a more authentic feeling since the words come directly from the actor’s voice and intent. Reading along with the subtitles is a great way to practice your listening skills. In my experience, the best results come from watching the...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
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
The Most Amazing Advanced Spanish Books for Adults (C1-C2)
Are you looking to take your Spanish literacy to the highest level? The list of advanced Spanish books we’ll look at today are perfect for learners at level C1 or C2 on the CEFR rating scale. CEFR considers a learner at the C1 level to have “Effective Operational Proficiency.” You may not know every word in the Spanish language, but you are confident to read, write, and converse...Read More
22 Spanish Audiobooks with Text That Delight and Entertain Every Learner
Did you know that you can listen to Spanish audiobooks with text to improve your pronunciation along with your listening comprehension? If you’re a visual learner like me, audiobooks may not be your thing, because you need to see the words to comprehend them fully. Good news! In this post, we’ll explore how to use audiobooks together with text. And we’ll provide you with loads of...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
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
8 of the Best Spanish TV Shows for Adults in 2020
Do you struggle to find the time or motivation to focus on your Spanish learning? Imagine if you could combine learning with leisure. In addition to reading, audiobooks, and conversational practice, watching Spanish TV shows is a fabulous way to practice your vocabulary and listening skills. It’s a way to learn about other cultures and gain exposure to different accents and dialects, too....Read More