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Spanish Idioms: speak Spanish like a native. Idioms are essential for speaking a language like a native, and Spanish is no exception. Most Spanish idioms are very typical to the country or region they are from. For a language as widely spoken as Spanish, that means the number of idioms is huge! Only think about …
Do you know the Spanish terms ‘la plática’, ‘el palique’, ‘el parloteo’ and ‘la charla’? They can all mean ‘small talk’! Small talk is an informal type of discourse or’ chatting that does not cover any functional topics of conversation or any transactions that need to be addressed. In essence, it is polite and informal …
Mexican Christmas Mini-Piñatas (DIY) — Is there a better international icon of Mexican culture than the colourful and diverse piñata? If you know about the Latin culture and the Spanish language, you know the piñata! If not: the piñata is “one of the most typical elements of celebrations in Mexico”. It cannot be missed at …
Bonus: Christmas Vocabulary in Spanish Christmas Traditions from Spain and Latin America Christmas Traditions from Spain and Latin America. How do people celebrate Christmas in the Spanish speaking world? Do they have any special traditions? And what is the most useful Christmas vocabulary in Spanish? This and more is what you will read in this …
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Mexican culture: test yourself. Mexican culture is a fusion of European, African, and Indigenous cultures of the Aztecs and the Mayas. Mexico’s culture is rich, colourful and vibrant. It is unique, and probably one of the fascinating cultures in the world. The mixing of the different cultures is called ‘mestizaje’. This mestizaje, so typical for …
Latin American and Spanish cuisines are, without a doubt, downright delicious! Each region has its own unique dishes and specialities that keep surprising you. Latin America’s cultural diversity is reflected in the gastronomy that includes ingredients from the coast, highland and jungle areas. Typical dishes from Latin America are empanadas, arepas and tortillas. Spanish cuisine …
Do you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language by native speakers? And that it is the fourth most widely spoken language in the whole world, thanks to many people who speak Spanish as a second (or third) language?! Spanish is not only spoken in Spain but also in Latin America (and in …
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Is Spanish an easy language to learn? Many language learners ask us this question before they start a Spanish course. Or better: they wonder, if Spanish is a difficult language to learn. To give you great relief right away: no, Spanish is not a difficult language to learn. It’s more:Spanish ranks among the easiest languages …