Many Spanish learners complain about not having anyone to practice speaking Spanish with. And when they try to chat with friends who are fluent in Spanish, they get frustrated because they can’t keep up. Sound familiar? Without the opportunity to speak Spanish on a regular basis, it can be near impossible to reach fluency. That’s…
Category: Conversational Spanish
5 Ways to Say “You’re Welcome” in Spanish
Saying you’re welcome in Spanish can become a pretty routine part of any conversation. But you may get tired of using the same phrase over and over again. If you are tired of saying “de nada,” try some new responses to make your conversations have more variety. Also, native speakers will express “you’re welcome” in…
5 Ways to Say “Thank You” in Spanish
You probably already know how to say thank you in Spanish. After you have had a few conversations in Spanish, you may feel like it’s dull if you are always saying the same thing over and over again. Although “gracias” is an important staple in your vocabulary, there are other phrases you can use to…
How to Survive Your First Spanish Social Gathering
Do you have friends that speak Spanish? Or are you in a new relationship with a Spanish-speaking boyfriend or girlfriend? During the holidays, you may find yourself invited to your first Spanish family dinner, holiday party, or social event. When two or more people relate to one another, you have to battle differing opinions, habits,…
Don’t Just Say No: 10 Polite Ways to Express Disagreement in Spanish
It’s easy to learn how to say no in Spanish, it’s the same word as English. 🙂 However, consistently answering with a short “no” in response to questions may be perceived offensively. At minimum, it can get a little boring and repetitive in your conversations. Just by adding a few of these words and phrases…
Stop Saying Sí: 10 Ways to Express Agreement in Spanish
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 comfortable saying- sí, no, gracias. However, if you want to step up your game…
The 6 Best Sites and Apps for Finding Spanish Conversation Partners
It can be frustrating to learn Spanish and not have anyone to talk to. That’s why many language learners look for language exchange partners to practice conversation skills. Thanks to technology, finding a Spanish conversation partner is now easier than ever. You have millions of native speakers at your fingertips. At the same time, there…
How to Finally Overcome Your Fear of Speaking Spanish
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 the plague. So when we are asked to voluntarily put ourselves in a position that will evoke all…
Why You Should Never Talk to Bilingual Spanish Speakers
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 conversation confidently. But to do this, you’ll need someone to talk to. There are many opinions on the best way…