Has your Spanish teacher told you that you are an A2-level student? Did an online test place you as B1? Has a friend mentioned that a real proficiency in a foreign language is achieved at the C2 level? I’m sure many of you wonder how Spanish levels are measured and how to interpret these levels … Read more
Are you thinking about learning Spanish? Or have you been studying it for a while already? Or is Spanish, in fact, your first or second language? Whatever your connection with this language might be, there are some fascinating facts about Spanish that are absolutely worth knowing. Are you ready to have your mind blown? Quick … Read more
One of the reasons to study Spanish is the possibility to meet and communicate with people who don’t speak your native language. What an enriching, mind-opening, and fun experience it might turn out to be! Through Spanish, you can make new friends, and – who knows – maybe even find the love of your life. … Read more
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, Spanish speaking cultures tend to be very friendly and warm towards “gringos,“ making it exceptionally easy to make friends. They are also friendly and fun-loving, so getting a Latin “bro” will assure you have a great time while in Spain or South America. As you may … Read more
Since you are reading this post, it’s because you presumably find Spanish grammar a little puzzling. If it makes you feel any better, let me just say you are not the only one. Though an excellent choice as a second language, Spanish does pose certain challenges for native English speakers… …with gender rules being one … Read more
Knowing how to speak a foreign language does not automatically turn you into a good teacher. There is a whole set of skills and tools you need to acquire in order to become one. I have been a language teacher for over twenty years. I’ve worked with different age groups, proficiency levels, and group sizes. … Read more
We were having breakfast this morning when my husband said: “Tenemos que ponernos las pilas con lo de la bodega”. I must have looked very puzzled, for he quickly paraphrased: “Ya es hora de que ordenemos la bodega”.“It was high time we tidied our storage room.” “Ponerse las pilas” – another item to my already … Read more
Money, money, money… it’s a rich man’s world! That famous song by ABBA was playing on the radio just now, which has given me a brilliant idea for today’s post. Why don’t we review some basic money vocabulary in Spanish and learn some of the favorite slang that different Spanish speaking countries have invented for … Read more
Do you have a crush on that cute Cuban girl in your class? Or you’ve met a gorgeous tango dancer in a club in Buenos Aires, and you can’t stop thinking about her? Flirting is not an easy skill to master. Flirting in Spanish is a challenge on its own. What to say to sound … Read more
Every day this world is getting more and more technological, isn’t it? That is why I believe it is a good idea to compile some of the essential technological vocabulary in Spanish. You never know when your cell phone breaks down, your internet connection crashes, or your computer stops working, right? It might be while … Read more
When you start studying a foreign language, Spanish included, one of the first things you learn is surely greetings. “Hola,” “buenos dĂas,” “buenas tardes,” “adiĂłs” are words that allow you to establish the initial communication in Spanish and are foolproof conversation starters. But, as you may well expect, the array of expressions you can use … Read more
The Most Complete List of Spanish Slang Words for Girl One of the most exciting things about learning a foreign language is, in my opinion, its informal, everyday aspect. I am a firm believer in a communicative approach, which is based on a simple premise: “speak as the natives do.” For those of you who … Read more
