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Pro-Drop Like a Pro

Have you ever heard the term “pro-drop”? It stands for “pronoun-drop” and it’s a grammatical concept that some languages have. Pro-drop might seem like something really small, but learning about it and how to use it will make you feel and sound a little more like a native speaker. Keep reading to learn about it. […]

Cuida tus P y Q: Ser cortés en español

Whenever you meet someone new, it’s natural to want to put your best foot forward. You want to be kind, courteous, and not seem rude. Did you know that what one culture considers rude, another one might not? For example, in the United States, it’s not common to stare at people you don’t know because […]

El problema de la multitarea multilingüe

Nowadays, it feels like we are always multi-tasking. You might find yourself on your phone while watching TV, scrolling while in class, texting at dinner, or listening to a podcast while writing a paper. It’s common to multi-task, but there’s a big problem with multi-lingual multi-tasking: it doesn’t work very well when you’re first learning. […]

Mensajes de texto en español

Cuando empiezas a aprender y practicar una nueva lengua, hacer amigos hispanohablantes es el siguiente paso natural. Puedes practicar con ellos, aprender de ellos y, con suerte, crear nuevos recuerdos juntos. Hoy en día, gran parte de nuestra comunicación tiene lugar en Internet. Esto incluye plataformas de redes sociales, mensajes instantáneos, correos electrónicos y cualquier otro sitio donde [...]

Domina los verbos gustar y similares

“Me gusta” is one of the very first phrases students learn to say “I like.” However, did you know that it literally translates to “to me, it pleases”? Gustar conjugates a bit differently than other verbs, which is why we’ve dedicated this article to gustar and similar verbs. You’ll master them in no time! How […]

Comenzando con una cálida introducción en español

Si has decidido aprender español y no sabes por dónde empezar, ¿qué tal si te presentas? Una presentación exitosa puede animarte a seguir hablando español, y no hay nada más fácil que aprender presentaciones en español. ¡Aprendamos a decir lo básico! Presentarse en español Cuando se trata de presentaciones, realmente [...]

Empezar con una cálida introducción en español

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 introductions. Let’s learn how to say the basics! Introducing Yourself in Spanish When it comes to introductions, there really aren’t […]

Otras 8 formas de decir "¡hola!" en español

Having trouble getting past “¡Hola!” when introducing yourself in Spanish? Would you like to sound like you’ve been learning Spanish for years? Then keep reading for some widely used Spanish greetings that will help you impress your new Spanish-speaking friends! When you’re learning Spanish (or any new language), what matters is that you strike up a […]