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Common Spanish mistakes you want to avoid when speaking Spanish

Common Spanish mistakes you want to avoid when speaking Spanish

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, level A1/2

Spanish exercises for beginners: ser or estar (level A1/A2)

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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10 Spanish Words that Do not Exist in English

10 Spanish Words that Do not Exist in English

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 …

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Spanish Vocabulary Valentines day

Spanish vocabulary for Valentine’s Day

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 …

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Small talk in Spanish: tips and vocabulary

Small talk in Spanish: tips and vocabulary

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 …

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