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10 Surprising Cultural Differences Across Spanish-Speaking Countries

10 Surprising Cultural Differences Across Spanish-Speaking Countries

When people think about Spanish-speaking countries, it’s easy to imagine these similar countries that share one same culture around a shared language. However, Spanish connects over 20 countries across Europe, Latin America, and even one in Africa, and the day-to-day experiences, traditions, and social norms can differ dramatically across

How to Master Spanish Verb Conjugation as a Beginner

How to Master Spanish Verb Conjugation as a Beginner

Spanish verb conjugation can seem daunting to new language learners, but it’s an absolutely essential part of mastering the language. Just like English speakers instinctively conjugate verbs, Spanish follows a systematic approach that can be understood with a bit of practice. We don’t think of ourselves as conjugating

How and When to Use the Conditional Tense in Spanish

How and When to Use the Conditional Tense in Spanish

Learning a new language is an exciting journey filled with twists and turns, especially when it comes to grammar. If you’ve made it to the conditional tense, you have likely had your share of battles with Spanish grammar and know this all too well. When it comes to mastering

How to Correctly Use Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns in Spanish

How to Correctly Use Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns in Spanish

In both English and Spanish, we use direct and indirect objects. These are two types of objects that receive the action of a verb. With practice and dedication, you’ll be able to tell the difference between the two and use them either separately or together in sentences in Spanish.

How to Learn Spanish by Embracing Hispanic Culture

How to Learn Spanish by Embracing Hispanic Culture

The Spanish language originally comes from Spain. In 1492, the Europeans brought Spanish to the Americas, combining their culture with the existent indigenous cultures that were already there. The slave trade brought African influences to Latin America, as well. As a result, Hispanic culture is rich with a mixture of

7 Fun and Engaging Ways to Practice Spanish in Everyday Life

7 Fun and Engaging Ways to Practice Spanish in Everyday Life

It can be difficult to learn Spanish. Staying engaged in the material is not easy, especially if you’re learning in a conventional way. Traditionally, languages are learned through translation. A teacher might ask you to translate a sentence from English to Spanish or match a list of vocabulary words.

Ultimate Guide to Gender and Number Agreement in Spanish

Ultimate Guide to Gender and Number Agreement in Spanish

Where Do Gendered Nouns Come From? In Spanish, almost everything is gendered. Nouns in Spanish are all masculine or feminine. This is common not only in Spanish, but in all Romance Languages and dates back to Latin. In Latin, there are three genders; masculine, feminine, and neuter which evolved over

5 Common Mistakes Even Native Spanish Speakers Make

5 Common Mistakes Even Native Spanish Speakers Make

Think about your native language. Is your grammar strong? It’s easy to think that native speakers in the language we are trying to learn have perfect grammar and make no mistakes, but this is rarely the case. Everyone has their own way of speaking, and we are all prone

How to Master Spanish Commands

How to Master Spanish Commands

In this article, you’ll learn how to use Spanish imperative verbs to tell people what to do. This can be great for giving commands in the classroom when teachers want students to stand, sit, or raise their hands. It can also be used to keep people safe and tell

How to Tell Time In Spanish

How to Tell Time In Spanish

Telling time in Spanish can be tricky! By the end of this article, you’ll have enough knowledge about numbers, time telling terms, and time of day vocabulary to tell time in Spanish like a pro. Think back to when you learned how to tell time in school. Watching the

7 Reasons to Watch and Read Spanish News for Language Learners

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

The Ultimate Guide to the Spanish Subjunctive for Language Learners

The Ultimate Guide to the Spanish Subjunctive for Language Learners

Why is the subjunctive tense in Spanish thought to be so difficult? Why is it usually only taught in advanced Spanish classes? The truth is, it's no more difficult than other tough grammar topics, like distinguishing between the different past tenses in Spanish, or memorizing masculine words that sound feminine,

18 Funniest Spanish Idioms and Expressions to Speak Fluently

18 Funniest Spanish Idioms and Expressions to Speak Fluently

You are in bad milk? She got onto the chicken? Sometimes when listening to Spanish people speak you may be confused by idioms and expressions that sound funny when literally translated. It's actually an important (and entertaining) part of language learning that will help you speak fluently. So let's have

7 Top YouTube Channels to Learn Spanish for Free

7 Top YouTube Channels to Learn Spanish for Free

Let's face it, we all make a lot of resolutions for ourselves that never become fully realized. Many people promise themselves things like, "I'm going to learn Spanish and go to see the Mayan ruins in Mexico!" However, in the end they run out of steam. The reasons

How to Write a Valentine's Day Card in Spanish

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.

7 Best Spanish Movies on Netflix for Spanish Learning

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

Spanish Halloween? A Guide to the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

Spanish Halloween? A Guide to the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

The death day is coming soon! As a Spanish language learner, have you planned to step up your vocabulary in order to prepare? How about giving describing these scary images a try, or else... What Is The Day of The Dead? The ancient Aztec culture had a tradition of honoring