Cooking in Spanish: A Delicious Activity at Home

Cooking in Spanish: a delicious activity at home Conversa Spanish Institute

Nowadays, cooking in Spanish at home couldn’t be easier! There are tons of videos and recipes online, as well as good old fashioned paper cookbooks. Eating is something we all have to do every day, making it a great opportunity to learn some new words and immerse yourself in Spanish from the comfort of your […]

Gestures in Hispanic Cultures

Gestures in hispanic cultures Conversa Spanish Institute

Fluency isn’t just about the words you speak, but also about how you speak them. Gestures and body language play a huge role in communicating! Hand motions and facial expressions might feel like common sense because you’ve been using them your whole life, but gestures are actually very cultural. There are some gestures that are […]

Mindful Walking Activities to Relax

Mindful walking activities to relax Conversa Spanish Institute

How often are you sitting during the day? It might be more than you think! Getting up doing mindful walking activities are beneficial for several reasons. Your brain needs and craves movement, which is why sitting still for too long isn’t good for our bodies or our brains. If you’re feeling tense or stressed, try […]

Verbs with Prepositions to Talk About Opinions

Verbs with prepositions to talk about opinions Conversa Spanish Institute

One of the greatest skills that comes with advancing your Spanish is being able to talk about opinions. To do so, some verbs with prepositions are common. This means that there are verbs that always use a specific preposition. By learning these, you’ll boost your vocabulary and feel more confident using the subjunctive to talk […]

How to Order Coffee in Spanish

How to Order Coffee in Spanish Conversa Spanish Institute

If you want to order coffee like a local, you’ve come to the right place. For many Spanish people, the day can’t start without a little café con leche! Did you know that how people tend to drink coffee varies from place to place? Coffee all around the world is different! Next time you go […]

Be My Guest: Phrases to Tell Your Event Host

Be my guest: phrases to tell your event host Conversa Spanish Institute

At a dinner party, a nice lunch, or even a calm evening at home, it’s important to learn how to compliment the hard work your event host put into the food. While simple phrases like “Me gusta mucho” gets the point across that you like it, it can get pretty repetitive. It also doesn’t really […]

Feel Confident Talking About Fractions in Spanish

Feel confident talking about fractions in Spanish Conversa

Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a complicated math lesson. There are actually many average daily actions that would require you to talk about fractions in Spanish. Think about if you want half of a sandwich at a deli. Maybe you want to say you only read 1/4 of a book. These typically require […]

Be Kind to Yourself as a Learner

Be kind to yourself as a learner

Learning Spanish can be filled with lots of joyous moments and accomplishments. When we start to feel frustrated, it can be hard to be kind to ourselves. Every so often, everyone can fall into a slump and feel like they aren’t making the progress they want. What’s important is to remind yourself that you’re doing […]

Is A Video Too Fast? Slow It Down!

Is a video too fast? Slow it down! Conversa Spanish Institute

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Spanish speakers just speak too fast”? It can feel frustrating as a new learner to feel like you can’t keep up. The good thing is, you don’t have to listen to everything at the original pace. Yes, the goal is to understand regular communication, but that takes time! If […]

A Year of Holidays in Spanish

A year of holidays in Spanish Conversa

Since 2023 has only just begun, there’s a whole year of holidays ahead of us. If you’re a planner, you might already be thinking of how you’re hoping to spend time off of work and school! If you prefer more spontaneous activities, keep this vocabulary in mind when the time comes to celebrate. When it […]