I love school. There, I’ve said it.

And, I’m not kidding. I love school a whole lot!

And the truth is, so do a lot of people.

School is exciting. It’s particularly exciting if we’re talking about school in Spanish—or …

Art soothes the senses, offers peace in troubled times and challenges us to see the world through the eyes of another.

If you’re like most of us, you appreciate art in some form.

Painting, sculpture, photography, sketching—there’s so much diversity …

Let’s be totally honest here: Everyone loves fairy tales. Am I right?

We all have a super soft spot for the stories we learned as children. They’re engaging, enchanting and full of excitement.

Filled with castles, creatures, heroic adventures …

“Yo soy tu padre.” (I am your father.)

Be honest. Did you read that in Darth Vader’s voice?

I know I did!

Okay, now that we’re close, confiding friends, tell me—are you a true Star Wars fan? Have you ever …

You might think that a dentist-patient conversation doesn’t require much talking. I mean, you’re working on their teeth and in their mouth!

How much small talk in Spanish do you actually need to facilitate a routine check-up?

Well, it’s not …

Are you thinking of writing something special in Spanish?

A cover letter for an exciting job opportunity in fabulous Madrid, or maybe a Spanish love note to that special someone in your life?

Well then, hold the capitals!…

When I first moved to Spain, my Spanish was pretty bad.

I didn’t know how to conjugate anything, so I just spoke in the present tense and clarified the time I meant.

If I wanted to tell someone I’d gone …