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18 Preterite Trigger Words in Spanish for Conversations in Past Tense

Let the preterite trigger words become your friends!  Spanish past tenses can be tricky and you might find the possible choices making you feel a bit insecure. The biggest question on a seasoned Spanish learner’s mind is: Which past tense should I use to sound like a native in conversations with my Spanish friends? The good news is, the preterite tense becomes easier after you...Read More

Así es! The Ultimate Guide to Using ‘Así’ in Spanish

Así in Spanish is a cute little word that can take a long time to understand and master. Quite often it appears in combination with other cute little words and can completely change the meaning of the whole phrase.  Therefore, it’s important for us to understand how it works, and learn some basic expressions.  Beginners first learn that así in Spanish means “this way”, but...Read More

B2 Reading Practice: Intermediate Spanish Reading Comprehension

Don’t you just love doing intermediate Spanish reading comprehension exercises? Whether you’re a bookworm or just enjoy reading stories every now and then, this blog post is perfect for you!  You’ve already conquered verbs, and you likely know the Spanish prepositions, so you’re ready to tackle Spanish verbs that require a preposition. The best way to do this is through intermediate...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