18 Preterite Trigger Words in Spanish for Conversations in Past Tense
Let the preterite trigger words become your friends! Spanish past tenses can be tricky and you might find the possible choices making you feel a bit insecure. The biggest question on a seasoned Spanish learner’s mind is: Which past tense should I use to sound like a native in conversations with my Spanish friends? The good news is, the preterite tense becomes easier after you...Read More
Así es! The Ultimate Guide to Using ‘Así’ in Spanish
Así in Spanish is a cute little word that can take a long time to understand and master. Quite often it appears in combination with other cute little words and can completely change the meaning of the whole phrase. Therefore, it’s important for us to understand how it works, and learn some basic expressions. Beginners first learn that así in Spanish means “this way”, but...Read More
B2 Reading Practice: Intermediate Spanish Reading Comprehension
Don’t you just love doing intermediate Spanish reading comprehension exercises? Whether you’re a bookworm or just enjoy reading stories every now and then, this blog post is perfect for you! You’ve already conquered verbs, and you likely know the Spanish prepositions, so you’re ready to tackle Spanish verbs that require a preposition. The best way to do this is through intermediate...Read More
A Complete Guide to Spanish Computer Vocabulary
Want to become a Spanish computer whiz? Even if you’re simply looking to become literate in Spanish computer terminology, this post is for you. These terms are especially useful for you if you work with Spanish-speaking colleagues or clients. In today’s digital age, “technology” encompasses high-tech gadgets, like computers, tablets, and smartphones, as well as internet use,...Read More
Positive Adjectives in Spanish for Any Person or Occasion
Positive adjectives are great tools for speakers of any language, including Spanish! By learning them, you’ll be able to give compliments, and describe things, experiences, and occasions in an upbeat way. Positive adjectives are a simple way to expand your knowledge as a beginner or spice up your vocabulary as an intermediate speaker. Before we go into our own list of...Read More
Using Polite Expressions in Spanish in 15 Common Scenarios
If we may—por favor and gracias—let’s sit down and talk polite expressions in Spanish. In any culture and language, we use expressions socially as a way of consideration and respect for others. In Latin culture, as well as within each individual country, many particular polite expressions in Spanish exist, and are perhaps more frequently used than in English. As a guest...Read More
Kids’ Christmas Stories: Spanish Reading Comprehension Practice
It’s December 25th! Today is a time for good food, family, and stories. For bilingual families, the best way to celebrate it is by including some holiday-themed stories in Spanish. Let’s practice our Spanish reading comprehension by learning some new words and using present tense verbs. In addition to heart-warming stories below, I recommend you read our other Spanish reading...Read More
100 Spanish Describing Words: Adjectives for People, Places, and Things
What are describing words, let alone Spanish describing words? Let’s take a look first at how we use describing words in English: Did you see the amazing sunset yesterday? This house is so cozy. My friend is hilarious. That book was insightful. Being able to describe things, concepts, people, and situations is key to communicating in any language. These...Read More
My Favorite Snowman: Spanish Reading Comprehension Practice for Kids
Practicing your Spanish reading comprehension is a great way to learn new vocabulary and test your Spanish level while having fun! In this blog post, we offer original Spanish stories with a focus on Spanish reading comprehension. While the air is crisp and the snowfalls start, it’s the perfect opportunity to inspire your child’s biliteracy skills with Spanish winter-season stories!...Read More