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Mother’s Day in the Spanish-Speaking World

May is the month of mothers around roughly half the globe. Do you know why this is? Each and every country has one — or several — reasons as to why they pay homage to motherhood in May. In most Spanish-speaking countries, this is mostly due to a strong religious background. So let’s talk Mother’s […]

Need to improve your focus? Here are 3 ways meditation can help

With so many distractions in the world, it’s more important than ever to stay focused. One way to improve your focus is to slow down — and one of the best ways to do that is with meditation. Meditation isn’t just sitting down and zoning out. It’s actually a great way to zero in on […]

Dismantling the Myth: The Truth about Cinco de Mayo

A very common misconception about Cinco de Mayo is that it celebrates Mexico’s Independence from Spain. But that’s actually on September 16, and it’s serious business for Mexicans. Do not mix these two up! So what is Cinco de Mayo? Read moreVideo: Spanish-English false friendsMay 5 celebrates the triumph of Mexico’s army over the French […]

Basic Guide to Spanish Demonstrative and Possessive Adjectives

Are you learning Spanish and find yourself struggling with grammar? We don’t blame you. Although Spanish doesn’t have a very complex grammar, it’s generally trickier than English grammar. That’s why we want you to forget all your Spanish-related troubles and keep a positive attitude while reading our blogs! Let’s learn Spanish demonstrative and possessive adjectives […]

Inanimate objects have gender?

Anyone who is learning Spanish will agree that it can be particularly confusing when it comes to gender. Why do inanimate things have gender? We all want to know the answer, but sadly, sometimes we are bound to be disappointed. However, if you want to know how grammatical gender works in Spanish, we strongly recommend […]

To be or to be called? Now, that is the question!

In earlier entries, we have talked about how to introduce yourself in Spanish and several phrases you can use to start a successful introduction. Today, however, we are going to go a bit deeper and get acquainted with the grammar behind introductions. Let’s review the Spanish verbs “ser” and “llamarse”. Much like in English, the […]

To Be vs To Have: Battle of the Verbs

The Spanish verbs ser (to be) and tener (to have) are two of the most frequently-used verbs in the language. If you have recently taken up Spanish, you may have noticed that you kind of have to use them from day one: ¡Hola! Soy Miriam y tengo 14 años (Hi! I’m Miriam and I’m 14 […]

April 7… National Beer Day!

Did you know that in the US, April 7 is a very special day? That’s right! It’s National Beer Day and we have big plans for it! Oh, and best of all? In 2019, this jolly holiday lands on a Sunday! If one day only is not enough to appreciate the goodness of beer, fret […]

Tips to Get Your Spanish Spelling Going

Pronunciation is key when it comes to understanding a language, and therefore getting used to Spanish pronunciation is crucial. One great thing about Spanish is: if you know the alphabet and its sounds, then you can read every Spanish word. In other words, people talk as they write. So, if you know the alphabet and […]

Starting with a warm Spanish introduction

If you have decided to learn Spanish and don’t know where to start, how about introducing yourself? A successful introduction may encourage you to keep speaking Spanish and it doesn’t get any easier than learning Spanish introductions. Let’s learn how to say the basics! Introducing yourself in Spanish When it comes to introductions, there really […]