Irregular Comparatives in Spanish Adjectives and Adverbs
Irregular comparatives in Spanish are a super easy topic to learn and to teach! Usually, students dread any type of irregularities. But there’s no need to fear. Irregularities help us to draw grammar boundaries, and getting to know them prepares us for every possible situation in a Spanish conversation. What’s more, irregular comparative adjectives and adverbs are such a small...Read More
The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need to Use Question Words in Spanish
I love teaching question words in Spanish. If you know the question words, you can ask about anything and become independent in the Spanish-speaking world. After all, it’s “better to ask the way than to go astray.” I like to start my lesson about question words in Spanish with an Argentinean song “Cómo, dónde y por qué” (How, where and why?): ¿Por qué cae la lluvia? ¿Por qué?¿Dónde se...Read More
12 Awesome Spanish Conjugation Games to Play in Your Classroom
Stop struggling to try to teach your students how to conjugate verbs, play Spanish conjugation games in your classroom and they will learn by themselves! Playing games is one of the best ways to learn, and when it comes to something so dry and unalluring as verb conjugations, playing games may be the best way to go. Your students don’t want you to give them a verb...Read More
Using the Spanish Gerund With Verbs Other Than ‘Estar’
When you first learned about gerunds in Spanish, you probably formed progressive tense with the verb estar. It’s an easy construction for English speakers that’s comparable to the English continuous tense. Juan está leyendo.Juan is reading. However, there’s much more to learn about gerunds in Spanish! They also form various constructions with other verbs. Read this blog post to...Read More
10 Ways To Use ‘Mismo’ in Spanish: Rules and Expressions
The word mismo in Spanish has several uses and meanings. For Spanish learners like yourself, making the distinction can be a challenge, however this gets easier as you advance in your studies. Learn how to use mismo in Spanish in different scenarios and take your Spanish conversation to the next level with this insightful blog post. Keep reading for 10 ways to use ‘Mismo’ in...Read More
How To Give Suggestions and Advice in Spanish
Giving advice in Spanish is almost a national sport. Especially in Latin American countries, people seem to care more about your life than you might be used to. If you travel, let’s say to Mexico, you’ll surely meet strangers on your way who will tell you what you should do, see, and eat. They’ll give you all kinds of helpful recommendations and suggestions. If you want to learn...Read More
Definite Articles of Countries and Specific Places in Spanish
If your goal as a Spanish learner is to sound like a native, knowing the names of countries in Spanish is super important! Read this article to learn the names of Spanish places and their definite articles. The Importance of Definite Articles in Spanish As you’ve probably learned, definite articles in Spanish are the English equivalent of “the.” However, in Spanish, definite...Read More
How To Tell Time in Spanish: Hours on the Clock and More
Master the clock with the ultimate guide to telling time in Spanish! This guide is perfect for learning how to tell the time in Spanish for beginners. I break downtime words, phrases, and vocabulary into palatable bite-sized pieces. I also provide lots of detailed explanations and conversation examples so that you talk about time like a native speaker. By the end of this post, you’ll even...Read More
Saber vs Conocer: What’s the Difference Between These Two Spanish Verbs?
Choosing between saber vs conocer can be tricky for Spanish learners. The verbs have meanings that are similar and are often confused, even by native speakers! There’s differences that make the choice between saber vs conocer simpler. Such differences are key for clarifying how the verbs vary in meaning. If you’re questioning yourself about saber vs conocer, keep in mind that they...Read More