How To Talk About Your Spanish Class in Spanish
Talking about Spanish class in Spanish is an excellent practice strategy for improving your fluency. As a language learner you often find that your conversations revolve around what goes on in Spanish class. Your peers, friends, and family are interested in what you do and what you’re learning. Being able to describe what goes on in your Spanish classroom can even motivate...Read More
Tell Your Stories in Spanish Using the Preterite and Imperfect Tense [Audio]
Telling stories is part of human nature, but when you’re learning a new language that skill can be hard to master. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not possible! The key is to know a couple of crucial Spanish tenses. Keep reading to discover: why storytelling is so importanthow to use the preterite and imperfect tenses to tell Spanish storiesan example of a Spanish...Read More
Royal Titles and Honors of the Aristocracy in Spanish
Spanish royal titles in Spain are given to people who have the legal status of nobility—using a system of honors and titles of Spain from former kingdoms. Some Spanish nobles have several titles they’ve inherited, but the creation of Spanish titles of nobility is at the grace of the King of Spain. When General Francisco Franco ruled, new hereditary titles were given to individuals. ...Read More
How to Use the Expression ‘Hacer Caso’ in Spanish
Hacer caso is a common Spanish phrase that means “to pay attention.” Let’s explore the world of idiomatic expressions in Spanish with the example of hacer caso. In this article, I cover all the details on its meaning and show you how to use it naturally in a conversation. I also throw in synonyms and antonyms to enrich your vocabulary. Learn more idiomatic expressions and find out...Read More
How To Make Small Talk in Spanish [Easy Conversation]
Although a lot of people don’t like to engage in small talk, we all need to do it from time to time. However, when you’re learning a new language it’s crucial that you develop the basic skills to engage in this kind of conversation. Keep reading to learn why it is important for you to learn how to engage in small talk in Spanish, how to start a conversation in this language,...Read More
Vocabulary Guide to Book Genres and Literature in Spanish
This vocabulary guide to literature and book genres in Spanish will help you level up your Spanish reading! Being able to talk about different genres of books in Spanish not only aids in your Spanish comprehension abilities but also gets you closer to becoming a fluent speaker! This guide provides plenty of resources to help get you started with reading in Spanish. Master book...Read More
Spanish Body Parts: Vocabulary, Idioms, and Culture
Your body is so much more than just parts. Did you know that you communicate 90% of your thoughts and feelings nonverbally, through your body language? That’s quite a lot to say without saying anything! If you plan on taking a trip to a Spanish-speaking country, you don’t want to get caught saying something silently that you really don’t mean. In this blog post,...Read More
How to Describe Your Childhood in Spanish
Have you ever had an opportunity to talk about your childhood in Spanish? When you travel a lot and establish friendships with people in other countries, you tend to share your most tender memories and compare and contrast your experiences. Talking about childhood in Spanish requires the use of Spanish past tenses and specific vocabulary. Some useful time expressions exist that give time...Read More
Basic Human Resources and Recruitment Vocabulary in Spanish
If you’re an employer or an employee in the business world, learning about human resources in Spanish is one of the most important areas of Spanish vocabulary you can study. Keep reading to discover why you should learn about human resources in Spanish, some basic vocabulary about this important topic, and useful terms you need to know before going to your next job...Read More