Рубрика: Культура

15 Common Costumes in Spanish

When Halloween rolls around every year, you’re sure to see some spooky sights. When talking about your Halloween traditions or favorite costumes, there are some words or characters that come up more than others. If you’re from a country where Halloween is popular, it might surprise you to hear that this holiday is not as […]

Words with Double Meanings in Spanish

Everyone who has learned another language has had their fair share of embarrassing stories. Some are for using the completely wrong word, like calling a car borracho instead of barato (true story!). However, sometimes, words can have a different meaning depending on the country. If you aren’t familiar with the slang or culture of a […]

Interesting Famous Spanish Painters

There’s no question that Spain has some of the most famous paintings in the history of the world, but how much do you know about their Spanish painters? Many of these artists have left long-lasting impacts on Spanish culture. You might even recognize a few of their names from Spanish class, pop culture or movies. […]

Why Learn Spanish When I Could Use AI?

ИИ для переводов — это вообще-то не такая уж новинка. Google Translate, Babbel и куча других сайтов машинного перевода существуют уже давненько. Если спросить любого учителя испанского, он подтвердит, что им уже давно приходится подстраивать методики преподавания под меняющийся мир. ИИ, может, и умнеет, но тут […]

10 Fun Facts About Spain

Have you been thinking about studying abroad? For a student of Spanish, Spain has tons to offer. The food, architecture and language are just 3 enticing reasons to visit, but there are tons of fun facts about Spain to draw you in. We’ll share some here! You’ve likely already heard of the running of the […]

Talk About Your Summer in Spanish

These next few months might mean a break from school, more time with family, and summer nights with friends. That doesn’t mean Spanish needs to take a break, too! In fact, these warm months present a great opportunity to learn and use summer vocabulary in Spanish to talk about your plans and hobbies. Odds are, […]

Let Go of Past and Future Thoughts

Знаешь ли ты, что цепляние за мысли о прошлом и будущем может помешать тебе по-настоящему наслаждаться настоящим? Учеба требует осознания того, что происходит здесь и сейчас. Чтобы учиться так, чтобы испанский реально отложился в голове, тебе нужно научиться очищать разум и перестать париться о том, чего ты не […]

Gestures in Hispanic Cultures

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 […]

How to Order Coffee in Spanish

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 […]

A Year of Holidays in Spanish

Так как 2023-й только начался, впереди нас ждет целый год праздников. Если ты любишь всё планировать, то, возможно, уже думаешь, как провести свободное от работы и учебы время! Ну а если ты предпочитаешь спонтанность, держи в голове эти слова и выражения, когда придет время отмечать. Когда он […]