20+ Spanish sayings and slang expressions you should try out to sound more fluent! They’re also a great way to build more cultural awareness of the language.
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Songs in Spanish for Summer
Inside: 9 Songs in Spanish for Summer. As we head into the last month of northern hemisphere summer, I figured it was beyond time time to finish up this post! I’m off to the beach,…
Reframe Your Relationship With Spanish: Love the language journey
Are you ready to embrace and love your Spanish acquisition journey? As a member of some awesome language coaching and language teaching Facebook groups, I’ve been enjoying resources that have inspired me to be creative and expand…
Irregular Spanish Verbs Conjugations and Cheat Sheet
I love Spanish. I’ve been studying the language and loving the language since I was eleven years old. Admittedly, I was a bit different in the sense that I loved verbs and conjugations, something that…
Where can you find the world’s tallest waterfall? | Fun Facts About Latin America (12)
Aren’t waterfalls beautiful? Or perhaps you’d use the words majestic and powerful? The word awe-inspiring is my pick to describe Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world. Angel Falls is also known by its…
10 Educational Cinco de Mayo Resources
Inside: 10 educational Cinco de Mayo resources about the history of the day, perceptions and some fun activities too! It’s that time of year again when talk of Cinco de Mayo starts up. In some…
7 Things to consider if you’re struggling to learn Spanish
Struggling to learn Spanish? You’re not alone. Many beginner (and higher level) Spanish learners struggle at times to get a grip on their language learning journey. For some, time is a major constraint, others don’t…
Semana Santa in Latin America – Awesome Easter Traditions
Semana Santa in Latin America is an incredible affair. The week immediately precedes Easter and is observed through an array of events. In this predominantly Catholic region, celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus…
Valentine’s Day in Latin America – Celebrate Love, family and Friends!
Valentine’s Day in Latin America isn’t very different from celebrating in the United States. However, in some countries the sentiment may be slightly different and more all-encompassing. In other places, the idea of Valentine’s Day…
Is Spanish the Most Popular Language Spoken in South America? | Fun Facts About Latin America (11)
Fun Facts about Latin America continues today with what might sound like a trick question. Is Spanish really the most popularly spoken language in South America? I know, I know, you want to shout at…