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Easter Traditions in the Spanish-Speaking World

With spring in full bloom, people all over the world are getting ready to celebrate Easter, and the Spanish-speaking world is no exception. Easter is a Christian holiday, and most Spanish-speaking countries are Christian majority countries. The holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion around the year

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Abbreviations and Texting Trends in Spanish

Language is ever evolving. It’s a living, breathing entity in constant change. It can feel overwhelming to try to keep up with trends and new terms in our own languages, let alone the ones we’re learning. Luckily, there are ways to study these new words on our own

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7 Reasons to Watch and Read Spanish News for Language Learners

One of the best ways to learn the Spanish language is by keeping up to date with Spanish news. Especially if you already watch the news on a regular basis, watching it in Spanish instead will allow you to learn a new language while saving you time. Whether you consume

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A Timeline of the Spanish Language

Learning a language isn’t just about memorizing words and rules. To gain the deep understanding of a language you need to communicate effectively and genuinely, it’s highly useful to dive into the culture, literature, and history that surrounds it. You can also visit Spanish speaking countries to immerse

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The Ultimate Guide to Crazy Spanish Slang Words for Language Learners

Want to know a great way to instantly sound like a local? Use some Spanish slang words! Of course, there is always the fear that you will say something that is now a bit out of use, or even worse, too vulgar. Don't worry! We've specifically described how these words

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Ultimate Guide to Spanish Wine Vocabulary: Useful Words and Phrases

Some people say that they speak a language better after they have had a drink. This, I don't really believe, but I do think that a glass of wine can start a conversation and that knowing some Spanish wine vocabulary can definitely help. Study Spanish wines and you will have

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20 Impressive Restaurant Words You Must Know in Spanish

Let's face it, a lot of your Spanish speaking practice outside of the classroom will happen at the dinner table, in cafes, or in restaurants. People connect over a good meal, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. In Spain, lunches last a couple hours and it is quite common to order multiple

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How to Write a Valentine's Day Card in Spanish

Romance, love, and friendship are all important and fun topics for language learners to embark upon. Maybe you have a Valentine who speaks Spanish or maybe you just want to spice up your Valentine's card with another language. Regardless, writing a Valentine's Day card in Spanish is easy and rewarding.

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Which Version of Spanish Should I Learn?

I want to learn Spanish: which Spanish dialect is better for me? Well...you have come to the right place! If proof is needed that Spanish has had a major influence throughout History, consider the 20 countries that keep using the language as their mother tongue today. Colored with local

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7 Best Spanish Movies on Netflix for Spanish Learning

Most Spanish language learners hear it all the time, "You can't just learn Spanish by reading a textbook". To learn any language you must think of creative ways to immerse yourself, especially if you do not live in a country where the language is spoken. This article will

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3 Secret Spanish Recipes: Learn Spanish with Food

Why is food the best Spanish topic for beginners? The reasons are numerous. Food and Cross Cultural Communication It may seem obvious, but everybody eats and most people love eating. We can see from the work of the late Anthony Bourdain the ability food has to bring people together. This

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5 Spanish Words With No Direct English Translation

There is one thing all language learners eventually realize: language is a window to human behavior, and Spanish is no different! Perhaps it is one of the greatest pleasures when exploring the deepest corners of the Spanish language and its variations. There are simply too many words and expressions that

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5 Spanish Horror Movies That Will Get You Hooked

Romance. Parties. Dance. Sun and fun. Spain and Spanish culture are often associated with these concepts. Rarely would anyone think of Spain as a go-to source for horror films to keep you up at night and haunt your dreams! Spanish movie for Halloween? Sounds strange. However... Spanish horror movies have

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Loving in Spanish: 5 Romantic Expressions Beyond "Te Amo"!

So you find yourself entertaining the thought of having a Spanish-speaking lover, or simply wanting to diversify the language in which you declare your feelings to your loved ones! You've heard "Te amo" a million times, and you're ready to upgrade your lingo. Keep reading for the most

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Best Practices for Doing Business in Spanish Speaking Countries

Hi, I’m Heather. I help people ……. What do you do? How many times have you heard that in networking meetings and social gatherings? For a lot of people, especially Americans, talking about what we do before talking about who we are is an easy way to get to know