What is Neutral or Standard Spanish and Why Does the Media Use It?
Have you ever heard the term “Standard Spanish” or “Neutral Spanish”? If you’re learning Spanish as a second language and you...Read More
Spanish Gerunds: The Ultimate Guide to the Progressive Tenses
The Spanish gerunds (gerundios) are a special, invariable form of the verb that always end in -ndo. For example: ...Read More
8 Traditional Hispanic Games to Play at Home or in Class
Kids learn through play, so imagine what traditional Hispanic games will do for their language-learning process! If...Read More
How to Use ‘O Sea’ to Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker
Have you heard the words o sea in Spanish during a conversation? The expression o sea is part of day-to-day Spanish from...Read More
Spanish vs Catalan: Similarities and Differences
The historic debate of Spanish vs Catalan dates back to the roots of romance languages in Europe. Recent events and nationalism...Read More
Which Languages and Cultures Influenced Spanish?
Consistent exchange between other languages and cultures has evolved Spanish to an expressive, rich, and diverse language. It’s...Read More
How to Use ‘Lo Que’ and ‘Lo De’ in Your Conversations
As a Spanish professor, I must admit that it surprised me the first time a student asked me about the difference between lo que...Read More
How to Write an Amazing Essay in Spanish
Has your teacher asked you to write an essay in Spanish? Essays are probably the most common type of homework around the world....Read More
Talk Like a Venezuelan: Slang Words for Everyday Use
Venezuelan slang is one of the most unique in all of Latin America. In the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and...Read More
Spanish vs Portuguese: Similarities and Differences
Are Spanish and Portuguese that different? That is the question I’ve heard lately from my friends when I tell them how...Read More
International Day of Women and Girls in Science in Spanish
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Why do we need to make a special day to celebrate it? What’s there...Read More
Talk Like a Honduran: Slang Words for Everyday Use
Are you planning to visit Honduras and looking to learn a bit of Honduran slang? You’ve come to the right place! Honduras is...Read More
Don’t Get it Backwards! Learn to Use ‘al revés’ in Spanish
Did you know that saying that something is al revés in Spanish can mean different things? Or that in order to communicate all...Read More