Avoiding Embarrassing Mistakes: Common False Friends in Spanish
Learning Spanish as an adult can be an exciting journey. However, one of the trickiest parts is learning to trust (or rather, not trust) words that look familiar. These little traps are called “false friends,” and they can easily turn a simple conversation into a comedy of errors. Imagine telling someone you’re “embarazada” when you’re just a little...Read More
12 Beginner Spanish Books for Middle School and High School
Are you on the lookout for the best beginner Spanish books out there? There is nothing more exciting than hearing your children speak Spanish fluently! Even if it’s just a short phrase. This means they are on the right track. Soon you’ll hear them sing songs in Spanish and even watch movies in Spanish without subtitles. Eventually, they’ll be ready to pick up a book! Literature is...Read More
Llegar vs Llevar in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
Llegar vs llevar. Do they sound similar to you? That might be the case, but today you’ll see that these two verbs have very little in common. They only seem similar because of how they sound. Let’s have a look now at all the shades of meanings of llegar vs llevar with many example sentences. I’ll also show you how to conjugate these -AR verbs in some basic tenses. Let’s...Read More
10 Essential Ways to Use “Que” in Spanish
Have you ever wondered how to use “que” in Spanish? It seems like a small and pretty insignificant word, right? Well, you’ll be amazed to discover how many different ways you can use it and how its meaning changes depending on how you use it. “What?!” you may say. Yes. Just look back at the title. So, keep reading to learn about the extraordinary que,...Read More
Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect: 25 Online Exercises to Practice Your Skills
Are you ready to practice your skills on the Spanish preterite vs. imperfect? The information and exercises in this blog post are for those who already know how to conjugate the verbs in Spanish but want to learn how to use them correctly. Put on your grammar goggles, and let’s get into the nitty-gritty details of these two verbs! Join more than 559 million people on the planet who...Read More
Your Child Knows Some Spanish Words, Now What? How to Turn Vocabulary Into Real Conversations
Knowing “hola” is a great start, but fluency comes when your child starts using Spanish with confidence. If your elementary-aged child already knows a few basic words and phrases but isn’t quite speaking in full sentences yet, you might be wondering what to do next. Should you wait for more vocabulary to build up? Or is it time to help them move into actual conversation? Here’s the good...Read More
29 Cool and Catchy Spanish Phrases To Use With Friends [+Audio]
Cool Spanish phrases are just what you need to spice up your conversations and make them interesting. As a rich and diverse language, Spanish has memorable words and sayings you’ll get to adore. There are many different expressions and ways to express joy, excitement, and coolness. These are often representatives of slang and culture, which is basic in any language for maintaining...Read More
How Spanish Can Boost Your College Applications + 4 Programs that Love Bilingual Students
Bilingual? Great. Now discover how to turn your Spanish skills into a college admissions advantage. You have put in the work. Hours of vocabulary drills, conversations, essays, and maybe even novels in Spanish. But here’s the thing: your Spanish fluency is not just another line on your resume. It is a secret weapon you can use to make your college applications stand out from the crowd....Read More
Fun Ways to Practice Spanish with Family (Even If Everyone’s at Different Levels)
Whether your teen speaks more Spanish than Abuela—or vice versa—these activities make practice fun and natural for everyone. If you have a family where everyone speaks a little Spanish, a lot of Spanish, or somewhere in between, you probably already know the challenges. Maybe your teen can whip up full sentences from Spanish class, while Abuela prefers to stick to a cozy mix of Spanish and...Read More