French or Spanish: Which is Easier to Learn, Master, and Speak?
Salut tout le monde! Or should I say hola, instead? If you’re here, it’s because you’re wondering which foreign language to study and to finally answer your burning question once and for all: which language is easier to master, Spanish or French? Undoubtedly, gaining fluency in any foreign language is a considerable task, no matter which language you choose. The good news is that French...Read More
How to Teach Your Child Spanish: 11 Easy Strategies
Knowing how to teach Spanish to your child so they’re bilingual in today’s world is not only a perk but a serious advantage. One might even consider it a necessity! Of course, as parents doing our best, we want to impart this linguistic talent to our children. Spanish is an especially popular language choice, with more than 500 million speakers worldwide. However, what if you...Read More
10 Secrets to Spanish Immersion Using Social Media
Did you know that using social media in Spanish is an excellent way to advance your language skills? There’s no better way to learn Spanish than to immerse yourself in the language you want to learn. Why not devote some of your daily social media time to learning Spanish? Read this article to learn how to immerse yourself in the beautiful Spanish language using social media...Read More
Master Pronominal Verbs in Spanish Grammar
Pronominal verbs in Spanish are highly useful verbs that allow you to express ideas that other “normal” verbs simply can’t. But, what makes these verbs so special? Keep reading to learn: What the pronominal verbs in Spanish areWhich pronouns accompany them all the timeThe 6 types of pronominal verbs in Spanish. Then, discover a top 10 list of the most commonly...Read More
15 Unique Spanish Words With No English Translation
“Al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda” is a popular Spanish saying. If you want to learn what that saying means you’ll have to keep reading, as it includes one of the 15 unique Spanish words we’ll learn today. During your language learning efforts, have you ever found a word that’s hard to translate or doesn’t translate to a single word? That’s normal because languages come from cultures...Read More
Tipos de música latina/ Types of Latin Music
Latin American music includes a wide variety of sounds that differ in many ways, from the instruments used to create unique sounds to the rhythm and associated dance moves. The music has evolved over the centuries and continues to change today. History of Latin Music Latin American music is influenced by indigenous, Spanish-European, African and, most recently, the United States...Read More
Tortilla Culture in Latin America
A staple of the Central American diet, and the star of every Taco Tuesday, is the modest (yet truly remarkable) tortilla de maíz, or corn tortilla. While we are all pretty familiar with its taste and utility, we may not know much of anything else about this marvelous food. Do you know where the tortilla originated? Or how it’s been made since its creation? And why did copying the corn...Read More
Spanish for Youth Group
If you grew up (or are still growing up!) in the church, you know that youth group is a big part of the church community. It is a place where teens and pre-teens can come together, find community, have fun, and learn about God in a more relatable way. I personally remember attending several different youth groups because it was a great way to find friends outside of school. One youth group...Read More
¿Qué animal es este? Guess Animal Names in Spanish!
A couple of years ago, a friend and I were on a stakeout. We sat in her car for hours on end, eating hotdogs and looking for clues. We found what we were looking for halfway through the second hotdog. A big brown dog was walking in the streets of the neighborhood where we were parked. My friend, Gaby, rescues stray dogs as a hobby. Her house always has at least 5 dogs running around! We were...Read More