Common Ways to Use the Spanish Subjunctive to Enhance Conversation
In our three-part series about the Spanish subjunctive, we explore the most pressing questions about it, such as what is it? When and how to use it? Then, we dig a bit deeper and focus on the present and imperfect tenses of the feared subjuntivo. Let’s assume that you’ve mastered the theory about the Spanish subjunctive and now you want to go directly to the action of using it in...Read More
100+ Spanish Conversation Starters for Casual and Formal Occasions
Do you dream of casually striking up a conversation in Spanish? The thought of doing so is both thrilling and terrifying—will the person you’re talking to understand you? Will the Spanish conversation go smoothly or be completely awkward? The best way to overcome any hesitancy in speaking Spanish with new people is to prepare yourself well. With these 100+ casual and formal...Read More
Present Tense Conjugations in Spanish: Common Mistakes to Avoid
You are learning Spanish and you feel like you are actually making progress, but then come those pesky present tense conjugations that bring you back down to Earth. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! Yes, some Spanish conjugations are a bit tricky, but they are not the problem; the problem is in the way you think about them. Stop Thinking in English Maybe the most difficult part...Read More
Days of the Week in Spanish: Habits, Routines, and Meet-Ups
Time is a useful social construct. Walk into any kindergarten classroom around the world and you’ll see proof that los días de la semana are some of the first vocabulary words that kids learn in any language. While they may not necessarily be learning the days of the week in Spanish, they’re certainly learning them in their native language. At the same time (no pun intended), it’s...Read More
All About Food in Spanish Using Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Alimento and comida are two words in Spanish that both literally mean “food.” In this sense, they are synonyms. However, upon closer examination, we will see that the meanings of these two terms are distinctly nuanced. Who’s hungry? The national cuisine in Spain is quite different than that of Mexico, or the Central American countries, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and so on. A...Read More
Seal the Deal! Win Over Your Meeting in Spanish With 11 Crucial Phrases
Young entrepreneurs are setting their sights on Latin American countries more and more in this day and age. Many countries in Central and South America are flourishing hubs for innovation in areas such as tourism and education. Growing companies such as Homeschool Spanish Academy are the result of young entrepreneurs with big ideas and a desire to connect cultures and bring them closer...Read More
Youth Group Spanish to Go on Outreach
Have you ever done a service project of some kind? Either with school, family, or an organization? One group that often gives back to the community is the church, so today we’ll be looking at specific service projects that a youth group can do on an outreach trip. When I was younger, I was in youth groups that had outreach projects both locally and abroad. You may not have to travel far,...Read More
No More Boring Textbooks! Top 5 Spanish Books for Beginners
Tired of boring textbooks speaking about the technicalities of learning a language? Why not challenge yourself in a new way with some good Spanish books for beginners? Leer un libro is a wonderful way to slow down and study at your own pace. You have the opportunity to read and re-read sentences to make sure you understand them and look up any vocabulary that you don’t know. This...Read More
Groovin’ Instrument Words in Spanish
Do you know how to play an instrument? Or is it a new year’s resolution that you’re working hard to keep? Whatever the case may be, we’re here to complement your musical knowledge with new words in Spanish! To clear up any confusion: while the topic of Spanish instruments—or instruments from Spain—is truly fascinating, it is not the topic of this blog post. Here you will find all the...Read More