Pura Vida! 20 Costa Rican Spanish Phrases for Everyday Use
Are you planning to visit Costa Rica and would like to learn useful Costa Rican Spanish phrases? You’ve come to the right place! Today, I’m going to explain what I mean by Costa Rican Spanish, what is “slang,” and why you should learn it. Finally, I’ll introduce you to 20 of the most common and helpful Costa Rican Spanish phrases you’ll hear in this friendly Central American...Read More
Feeling Mad? 26 Spanish Expressions of Anger for Your Bad Mood
Finding the correct Spanish expressions of anger doesn’t have to be complex. In your quest to speak fluent Spanish, you’ll need to equip yourself with common words that allow you to express your feelings in Spanish. If you want to share your emotions, you want to understand the precise meaning of the words you use and avoid saying something inappropriate or untrue to how you’re...Read More
11 Hispanic Culture Books You Need to Read
We’re about to deep-dive into Hispanic culture. Books and other top-notch Hispanic literature are not only alive and thriving within this culture, but also hold some of the greatest treasures in the literary world. But wait—what does “Hispanic” mean? Is it Hispanic or Latino? If you’re unfamiliar with the word Hispanic, the term was first used by the US government in the...Read More
7 Themes for Vocabulary Activities in Spanish for Preschool Kids
Are you planning vocabulary activities in Spanish as a Spanish teacher or homeschooling parent? When vocabulary is introduced by subject or theme, it will stay with your preschooler longer. This is because contextual learning allows students to make personal connections to new information by associating it with their experiences. Thematic teaching is better than having your...Read More
Aquí vs Acá: The Ultimate Guide to ‘Here’ in Spanish
Aquí vs acá, have you ever wondered what’s the difference between these two tiny words? Have you searched online for help to be able to distinguish the situations when you’ve got to use one versus the other? I’m sure you did. We all did. You came to the right place, and I promise to provide you with the ultimate guide to how to use “here” in Spanish. I will destroy some myths that teem on...Read More
Read in Spanish VIII: Free Spanish Texts for High School Students
Welcome back to our “Read in Spanish” Blog Series for High School Students! This exciting series comprises 8 blog posts bursting with original and entertaining Spanish stories that grow in complexity as you move through them. Congratulations! You’ve reached the final part. You’ve made your way through all the other blog posts and you deserve a pat on the back for all the work you’ve...Read More
Read in Spanish VII: Free Spanish Texts for High School Students
Welcome back to our “Read in Spanish” Blog Series for High School Students! This exciting series comprises 8 blog posts bursting with original and entertaining Spanish stories that grow in complexity as you move through them. When you make the time to read in Spanish, you gain incredible benefits like improved memory, stronger communication skills, and higher mental flexibility. You...Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Using Double Object Pronouns in Spanish
Are double object pronouns in Spanish tripping you up? Some of the challenges that learners face include the confusing similarity of these tiny words, the seemingly unpredictable placement, and when to change them to se. Ultimately, the whole topic can feel overwhelming and impossible to understand if it’s not been well-explained. Well, I’m here to help! I promise we’ll take...Read More
Read in Spanish VI: Free Spanish Texts for High School Students
Welcome back to our “Read in Spanish” Blog Series for High School Students! This exciting series comprises 8 blog posts bursting with original and entertaining Spanish stories that grow in complexity as you move through them. Each piece in our series aligns with our high school curriculum standards and allows students to practice reading grammar elements they’ve just learned. You are...Read More