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Order Food in a restaurant in Spanish | When traveling in a Spanish-speaking country, one of the moments you wish you spoke Spanish well, is when ordering food in a restaurant. Of course, in some tourist places the staff might speak (some) English (Madrid, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Cusco…). But this is certainly not the case …
10 Spanish Words hard to Pronounce | Pronunciation in Spanish can be a great hurdle for language acquisition. Have you ever deeply considered why Spanish pronunciation is such a challenge for some individuals when learning a second language? You can spend years acquiring the correct Spanish grammar and vocabulary, but may find it difficult to …
When you take Spanish lessons online because you want to learn Spanish, it’s normal to make mistakes when speaking Spanish. This happens at all levels, and especially when you are a beginner in Spanish. There are all kinds of errors. Some are easy to avoid; others are related to Spanish verb tenses, or unknown Spanish …
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Spanish exercises for beginners: ser or estar. Are you learning Spanish (online)? Most people who study Spanish (online), at least at some point, will need some extra exercise with the Spanish verbs ser vs estar. Since both translate to ‘to be’ in English, it can be confusing to know when to use the Spanish verb …
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Translation is literally just a way to give non-speakers a way to understand the other language superficially. Have you ever read a poem in your native language that had been translated from another language and thought something was missing? The rhythm, feeling and energy were lacking. Imaginably, you did not feel captivated. This is what …
Spanish Idioms are used a lot by native speakers in everyday conversation, so using them will allow you to fit in with the locals and sound like you have been speaking Spanish your entire life! If you want to improve your Spanish and boost your conversational skills, start using Idioms in Spanish to boost your …
It’s that time of year again when love is in the air and couples or want-to-be couples, are out and about expressing their love in numerous ways! It’s February, and Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly! In this article, you’ll find Spanish vocabulary for Valentine’s Day. There are many Valentine’s Day traditions that are typical no …
Learn Spanish Fast: what are the best ways? In this article you will find numerous hacks to learn Spanish fast. If you want to speak Spanish quickly, it’s important to have the maximum exposure to the Spanish language and not only hear Spanish during your lessons. So if you want to improve quickly, use all …
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 …