I used to get insulted when someone spoke to me in English when I was obviously speaking Spanish. I was instantly appalled when my “Hola!” was greeted with a “Hi, how are you?” I remember thinking, can&…
The Caribbean is, simply put, paradise. It’s also home to a large Spanish-speaking population that expresses the language with unique Caribbean Spanish words and expressions. When I first started learning Spanish, I didn’t conside…
I have plenty of friends that tell me they would learn Spanish only if they had the time. “Ugh, I’m just too busy right now. If it wasn’t for <insert activity excuse> I would definitely learn Spanish.”&…
You only have so much time in a day. Once you’ve dedicated yourself to learn Spanish, you want to make sure you are using your study time effectively. Unfortunately, there are many distractions that can pull you away from your goal. Yo…
Whether you’ve just started learning Spanish or have been at it for some time, getting Spanish conversation practice is tremendously helpful in making progress. Experience using the language will improve your ability to hold a conversati…
One of the biggest obstacles when learning Spanish is being afraid of actually speaking Spanish. In the beginning, speaking a new language can be uncomfortable, awkward, and scary. As adults, we’ve learned to avoid those feelings like t…
I’m sure you already know how to say yes in Spanish, but nothing causes a conversation to fizzle faster than short, abrupt, one-word answers. When you are first learning Spanish, your natural desire will be to respond with what you are c…
If you have just started learning Spanish, or have been studying for some time, you may still be wondering what is the best type of Spanish to learn. Spanish is a diverse language spoken in countries from Europe to South America and the Caribbean.&…
I have to admit, I've been obsessed with the Narcos series on Netflix. It chronicles the stories of several high-profile drug traffickers from Pablo Escobar in Colombia to the rise of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Lately …
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning Spanish …
If you’re learning Spanish (or any other language) on a budget, you should check out iTalki. The site provides access to hundreds of vetted language tutors from all over the world for one-on-one private tutoring sessions. The lessons ar…
One thing I love to do in my Spanish learning process is mini-missions. These are small, achievable goals that can be done rather quickly. I’m always coming up with ideas for new small goals to set and accomplish. Here a…
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning Spanish throu…
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning Spanish throug…
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning Spanis…
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning Spanish thro…
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning Spanish through musi…
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning Spanish through musi…
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning S…
Test your Spanish listening skills with music! Step 1: Click 'Play' in the video below to hear the song clip, then scroll down. Step 2: Drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics below. Note: If you want to hear the song cl…
Test your Spanish listening skills! Play the song clip below, then drag & drop the missing words into the song lyrics. Do you enjoy learning Spanish with music? Join our community of aspiring bilinguals that are learning Spanish throug…
When people see me and find out I’m a US-born Black female that appears to know Spanish, I often get a puzzled look followed by the question (asked as if they already know the answer)… “Eres (are you) Latina?” When I …