Spread the Love on El Día de San Valentín

Whether you just love arts and crafts or you have a crush on a native Spanish-speaker, there are tons of ways to practice Spanish this Día de San Valentín, also known as el Día del Amor y la Amistad. You can try out the following vocabulary words and phrases to tell someone how you feel. […]
Focus on Phonics: The Spanish Alphabet

Colors, numbers and the alphabet are the building blocks of any language, which is why introductory Spanish courses dedicate so much time to mastering them. As an adult learner, you might be inclined to try and skip past the Spanish alphabet to get to the “real learning” to become fluent. However, in order to feel […]
¿Cómo es? Describe Someone Physically in Spanish

If you’ve ever taken a Spanish class or tried to describe a person in Spanish, chances are you’ve heard the question “¿Cómo es?”It’s a simple phrase, but it opens the door to a whole set of vocabulary and structures that Spanish learners use all the time. In this post, we’ll break down what ¿Cómo es? […]
El día a día- Talk About Your Daily Activities

There’s a reason Spanish classes teach vocabulary about daily activities early on. It helps you describe your routine, connect with others, and practice common verbs and vocabulary. In this article, you’ll learn essential words and phrases to describe a typical day step by step. Each section includes vocabulary categories that will help you expand your […]
Track Your Progress at Home with a Spanish Journal

Starting anything can feel overwhelming, whether it’s picking up a new sport, trying a craft, or learning a new language. Starting learning Spanish doesn’t have to feel impossible! One of the best ways to keep yourself organized and hold yourself accountable is none other than the humble journal. If you consider yourself tech-savvy, you can […]
Update Your Study Routine to Include Mindfulness

Traditional learning environments have their good and bad qualities. Some students love them and some hate them, and it all depends on your preferred methods of learning. While some enjoy the routine of rote memorization, we know that’s not for everyone. However, something that does benefit all students regardless of their personal strengths is mindfulness. […]
Charlamos- Conversation Starters in Spanish

Learning a new language can be very exciting! You learn new ways to think, and you have the opportunity to connect with new people that you never would have otherwise. In addition, it can also stir up feelings of anxiety and self-doubt, especially when you don’t know what to say. That’s where conversation starters come […]
¿Sabes Cocinar? Spanish Cooking Vocabulary

The popular American TV show host Guy Fieri once said, “Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together.” If you ask anyone their favorite (or sometimes least favorite) part of a trip, they usually say “their food!” Recipes are tenderly passed down from family member to family […]
Somos Familia- Describe Your Family in Spanish

Family is a common topic when you first meet someone. Maybe you’re on vacation with your family in a Spanish-speaking country, or you’re introducing yourself to your host family. Talking about relatives is also an easy conversation starter if you don’t know what to say, like if something reminds you of your father, or you’re […]
Basic Spanish Word Order: SVO Made Simple

If you’re just starting to learn Spanish, one of the best things you can do is master basic sentence structure. A clear understanding of how to build simple sentences will make speaking and writing much easier. It will also help you sound more native. In Spanish, the most common sentence pattern is SVO—that means Subject […]