Dying to fit in with the locals?
Can’t wait for that moment when someone thinks you’re a native Spanish speaker?
Learning common Spanish slang is the fastest way to get there.
And the fastest way to learn common Spanish slang …
They say that the best way to learn a new language is to practice it with other people.
Sometimes, this is easier said than done. It’s especially true if you’re not in a class or a Spanish-speaking community or your …
Spanish verb conjugations are like puzzles.
They give us a whole lot of information about the person, the time and the mood of the verb.
We just have to figure out which piece goes where.
For the uninitiated: Conjugation is …
Who’s in charge, you or your memory?
It can feel like we don’t have control over our own memories at times.
Especially when new Spanish words just keep slipping away no matter how often we try to drill them in.…
Imagine you’re in a Spanish-speaking country.
You’ve lost your travel companion and you’re checking out local establishments to see if he’s there. You attempt to ask the shop owners and various locals if they’ve seen him.
You’re desperate to find …
Your high school Spanish teacher did a great job of teaching you those oh-so-important survival phrases like “¿Dónde está el baño?” (Where’s the bathroom?).
She also made sure you had critical words like “por favor” (please) and “gracias” (thank you) …
Whether you want to soak up the rays on a Mexican beach, run with the bulls in Spain, climb Machu Picchu in Peru or chill with penguins in southern Argentina, one thing is abundantly clear.
Many of …
