The ‘Vulgar’ History and Origin of the Spanish Language
The history of the Spanish is longer than you think. How much do you already know about its history? Consider these questions… How long has Spanish been around? Where did Spanish come from? Did Spanish originate in Spain? If not, which country did Spanish originate from? How old is Spanish? Is it older than English? If some people say that...Read More
Top Cost-Effective Spanish Class Options for Kids
If you’re looking for Spanish lessons for kids and you don’t know where to start, this post is for you! As parents, we all want the best education for our children and a second language is an important part of that. Having decided that you want your kids to learn Spanish, is a wonderful present for them as you’re giving them a headstart in life and opening a wide door to a world of new...Read More
35 Perfect Cognates in Spanish [Words You Already Know!]
Perfect cognates in Spanish make language learning even more fascinating and amusing! Cognates or cognados are words that exist in two languages. These words share similarities when it comes to roots and meaning. There are different types of Spanish cognates and my intention behind this grammar guide is to provide you with support to identify them and use them accurately. Keep...Read More
Your 5-Step Goal Setting Plan in Spanish for 2022
Goal setting in Spanish is guaranteed to put you on the right track for the start of 2022. Thriving for improvement and achieving your objectives requires planning and organization. Having goals for a specific skill set is a fantastic strategy for happiness and sense of purpose. It’s also good for increasing concentration and productivity in general. Focusing your attention to goal...Read More
Spanish Body Parts: Vocabulary, Idioms, and Culture
Your body is so much more than just parts. Did you know that you communicate 90% of your thoughts and feelings nonverbally, through your body language? That’s quite a lot to say without saying anything! If you plan on taking a trip to a Spanish-speaking country, you don’t want to get caught saying something silently that you really don’t mean. In this blog post,...Read More
Learn How To Summarize in Spanish
How do you say “summarize” in Spanish? The verb resumir means “to summarize.” A summary is el resumen. More importantly, how do you summarize in Spanish? Keep reading to find out how it works, what it looks like, and how it can improve your Spanish fluency! En resumen, ¡vamos a estudiar cómo resumir!In summary, we’re going to study how to summarize! Benefits of Summarizing in...Read More
10 Efficient Language Learning Strategies
Efficient language learning strategies help you speed up your learning process! Motivation is key when it comes to an endeavor like learning a new language, instrument, or skill. That motivation comes both from within and from external stimuli. Choosing a good teacher and an inspiring course with excellent reviews is just half of the job. Self-motivation is also crucial. ...Read More
How To Overcome Feeling Shy or Nervous When You Speak Spanish
Are you shy in Spanish? Have you been studying Spanish for a while and you still get nervous every time you need to start speaking in Spanish? Don’t worry! This is a normal issue among many foreign language students around the world. Keep reading to learn what foreign language anxiety is, what causes it, and how you can overcome it. What’s Foreign Language...Read More
Spanish Tongue Twisters for Perfecting Your Pronunciation
How can you sharpen our speaking skills, even if you only have five extra minutes a day? With Spanish tongue twisters, called trabalenguas. Have you ever wished you could improve your Spanish accent so others could understand you better? Spoken Spanish has 39 elemental sounds, or individual speech sounds produced by vocal organs. You can easily master these through exposure and regular...Read More