Top 4 Reasons for Being Bilingual in the Workplace

CONVERSA being bilingual in the worplace

Hispanic influence in the US is growing bigger by the day, and catering for the Latino consumer is a must for any growing business. Workplace diversity is thriving and we’re here for it. But what does this mean for you? Plainly put, you need to amp up your Spanish game if you haven’t already, because […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Studying Spanish Abroad

CONVERSA A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO STUDYING SPANISH ABROAD

No point in explaining why studying abroad is one of the quickest, surest ways to mastering a language. But many find it hard to convince themselves to go for it, even though traveling becomes more and more accessible to us by the day. Have you thought about taking your Spanish to the next level by […]

5 Tips for Using Your Spanish Skills in a Bar

5 TIPS FOR USING YOUR SPANISH SKILLS IN A BAR

If you’ve gained some confidence in your Spanish-speaking skills, you’re probably eager to start speaking the language out in public. A great way to do this is by going to a bar and striking up some conversation. Particularly at a bar with native Spanish speakers, you’ll find people who’re eager to help you progress with […]

How to Stress the Right Way: Spanish Word Stress

CONVERSA how to stress the right way - spanish word stress

Do you ever struggle with Spanish pronunciation? Have you often heard teachers go on and on about the importance of pronunciation? As if it’s our one mission in life? Pronunciation is important, of course, but it’s not our top priority. Communication is. If you’re on a journey to learn Spanish, we hope you’re not feeling […]

Despacito… Did I hear that right?

CONVERSA Despacito. Did I hear that right?

It’s often said when learning a new language, that singing along to popular songs can help with knowledge retention, increase vocabulary, and even make the language easier and more fun to learn. And what better way than to do that with Luis Fonsi’s record-breaking 2017 smash hit “Despacito”? But if you’re singing along to  “Despacito”, […]

Sounds Familiar? Speaking About Family Members in Spanish

CONVERSA Sounds Familiar? Speaking About Family Members in Spanish

When we first start learning Spanish, most people prefer to aim for easy conversational skills instead of heavy grammar. This way we get a sense of achievable fluency from the very beginning. In other words, it’s good to have some vocabulary ready to go. That’s why in this entry we will tackle an all-time favourite: family […]

Giving and Receiving: Personal Info in Spanish

CONVERSA Giving and Receiving- Personal Info in Spanish

When in a new environment, it’s of ultimate importance that you know how to answer questions about personal data. We hope you never find yourself in an emergency, but even under normal circumstances, you’ll need to understand what you’re being asked. Are you maybe moving to a Spanish-speaking country? Or maybe just doing a bit […]

5 Surprising Places Where You Can Use Spanish

CONVERSA 5 SURPRISING PLACES WHERE YOU CAN USE SPANISH

Did you know there are 21 countries in the world where Spanish is spoken? While Spanish may not be the official language in these countries, some of the places where you would be able to use your Spanish speaking skills may surprise you. While you may not be traveling to Equatorial Guinea in Africa anytime […]

Mother’s Day in the Spanish-Speaking World

CONVERSA 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 […]

Dismantling the Myth: The Truth about Cinco de Mayo

CONVERSA 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 […]