14 Bilingual Books for Kids About Fall and Winter Holidays (Spanish-English)
Reading bilingual books for kids about the holidays is a wonderful way to practice Spanish, explore diverse ways of celebration, and learn about Latin American culture at the same time. Bilingual books for kids help improve your child’s fluency through repetition of new vocabulary and grammar structures. For kids who are new to Spanish, I recommend reading through the whole...Read More
10 Spanish Language Movies Available to Watch on Netflix US
Are you on the hunt for Spanish-language movies? Look no further. The movies on this list are originally in native Spanish. They are also available in the U.S. on Netflix. By watching Spanish language movies, you train your ear and learn more about Hispanic culture. Thanks to Spanish language movie streaming services, you can choose the best Spanish language movies for you! Netflix...Read More
How Speaking 5 Minutes A Day Can Stop You From Sounding Ridiculous In Spanish
If you want to learn Spanish quickly because you feel ridiculous when you speak it, this article is for you. Perhaps you have been studying the language for a while but you still don’t feel comfortable speaking it. Or maybe you think you sound ridiculous in Spanish and you’re starting to lose your motivation. No need to despair. This is normal and can be fixed with just 5...Read More
100+ Circus Words and Phrases in Spanish
Did you know that the first (modern) circus started in 1768? Yes! It’s that old! Of course, Romans referred to the circus thousands of years before, but that’s a very different story. The circus is a great place to go and have fun whenever it comes to town—it’s also an entertaining theme to use for learning Spanish. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, or simply an avid...Read More
Master ‘Haber De’ and ‘Haber Que’ in Spanish
Haber de and haber que are common ways to express obligation or the need to do something. They have clear similarities since they’re based on the same verb, but they also have important, nuanced differences. While they both require an infinitive to follow the verb phrase, you’ll see within this lesson that haber de is a bit more formal than haber que. Knowing how to use these verb...Read More
10 Latino Bloggers to Follow in 2021
Today, I’ll introduce you to some of the most influential Latino bloggers on the web. From passionate fashionistas to intrepid travelers, Latino writing entrepreneurs are all over the place. If you want to read interesting posts in Spanish but aren’t sure where to start, this post will give you plenty of ideas. Keep reading to discover who they are and what they do—and learn some...Read More
Celebrate New Year’s in Latin America
The holiday season is wrapping up, and the year ahead of us looks full of new experiences and opportunities waiting to unfold. On New Year’s Eve, it amazes me that almost everyone around the globe comes together to celebrate the end of a trip around the sun. Everyone has different ways to celebrate. Some people like to spend the New Year with their families. Others might prefer to spend...Read More
How to Use Numbers in Spanish
How old are you? How many siblings do you have? How long have you been learning Spanish? These are just a few of the questions that you can answer with numbers! Los números help us quantify and categorize things or experiences in our lives. They are so important that they are essential for almost every area of human society, including economics, science, and many social interactions. Number...Read More
Which Online Spanish Program is Best for my Child? Three Great Options to Consider
The search for a good Spanish program can be lengthy and difficult, especially if you’re not sure what kind of program you or your child will respond to best. Do you want to spend the money on a private instructor and hope the teacher knows what they’re doing? Or should the two of you navigate a set of textbooks or a software-based curriculum at the kitchen table and hope for the best?...Read More