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
Top 14 Spanish Grammar Resources of 2020: Something for Everyone
Michel de Montaigne once said, “The greater part of the world’s troubles are due to questions of grammar.” Can you find the grammatical mistake he humorously made? The verb “are” should be “is!” If you didn’t catch that mistake, don’t worry. Grammar can be difficult, even in your native language, but it often becomes overwhelming when you start learning a second language like Spanish. Before...Read More
Spelling Words in Spanish with the Letter H
There is one letter in Spanish that trips up both native speakers and new learners: H. Because it is the only silent letter in Spanish, it can be quite confusing to remember which words are spelled with an H. Don’t worry! That’s why we have put together several lists for you to master spelling words in Spanish with this letter. The Silent Helper Before we look at some spelling words in...Read More
Father’s Day in Spanish-Speaking Countries: Celebrating el Día del Padre
Our fathers—especially the active and nurturing ones—have played an essential role in our social, emotional, and educational development. Through rough-housing, joking, and bonding with dad, we built a stronger sense of self-esteem and learned to properly handle stress as we got older. The purpose of Father’s Day, of course, is to dedicate a single day of the year to doting on the...Read More
¿En qué mes estamos? Dates, Seasons, and Months in Spanish
During this time of quarantine, we’ve had the chance to reconnect with our loved ones, spend more time with ourselves, and maintain our friendships online. We haven’t been able to go out, have gatherings, or schedule in-person meetings, which is why we might not be as aware of the time or date as we’re used to. “What’s today’s date?” is a common question, so why not learn how to...Read More
Spanish Pick Up Lines for Intermediate Speakers
Last time we explored the Cheesiest Spanish Pick Up Lines, we learned some basic tips to get a person’s attention while making them laugh. Now, it’s time to go deeper into this topic and learn even more, like what you should and shouldn’t do, which Spanish pick up lines do and don’t work, and how you can use them to improve your Spanish fluency. If you’re trying hard to master the art of...Read More
Spanish Grammar Exercises with Answers for Intermediate Learners
Who is an intermediate learner? An intermediate learner is someone who already has a large vocabulary in Spanish and knows how to communicate basic messages. The challenge for an intermediate learner now is to communicate using the correct grammar. For this reason, today you are going to put your previous knowledge into practice with these Spanish grammar exercises! ...Read More
May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars in Spanish
George Lucas built a multibillion-dollar branding empire through his universe of charismatic characters and battling galactic forces. Today, we celebrate Star Wars in Spanish to pay tribute to this glorious cinematographic creation. As you may know, May 4th has become an official holiday for Star Wars fans since it’s a memorable pun on the wildly popular catchphrase “May the force be...Read More