Common Spanish Words
Common Spanish Phrases & Words For Everyday Life in Spain Quick answer (the ones you’ll hear constantly): hola, gracias, por favor, sí/no, perdón, ¿dónde?, baño, cuánto, derecha/izquierda, estación, metro, tarjeta, cuenta. Also, save or screenshot this list, then grab the full 1-page cheat sheet below. Download: Common Spanish Words & Phrases — 1-page cheat sheet […]
6 Things To Do During A Gap Year in Spain
So, you decided to take a gap year in Spain. Solid choice. Now comes the next question: what do you actually do once you get there? A year is a long time, which is exactly what makes it so exciting. You are not stuck trying to cram everything into one rushed trip. You have time […]
Spanish Slang Words, Phrases, & Colloquialisms You Should Know
Spanish Slang Words, Phrases, & Colloquialisms Learning a new language can feel like memorizing a bunch of rules. You spend all this time drilling perfect grammar and memorizing vocabulary, but then you get to Spain, and everyone’s chatting away using words you’ve never seen in a textbook. Relax! That’s totally normal. Think about how you […]
Words That Are Similar in English & Spanish (Cognates)
Words That are Similar in English & Spanish The great benefit of learning Spanish as a native English speaker is the plethora of cognates that make the whole process much easier than, for example, learning Chinese. Let’s get into what cognates are, some of the most useful and commonly used Spanish-English cognates, and general rules […]
Top 5 Places to Improve Your Spanish Skills
Top 5 Places to Improve Your Spanish Skills Why learn Spanish in a boring classroom when you could improve your Spanish skills on the bustling streets of some exotic foreign metropolis or the quiet corners of a remote, untrodden village? Here are the top 5 places where you can explore a unique cultural and […]
3 Best Ways To Learn Spanish in Spain
3 Best Ways To Learn Spanish in Spain If you are soon going to Spain, we are sure that one of the things on your bucket list is learning Spanish, improving your Spanish or perfecting your Spanish! We’re going to be sharing great effective ways for you to do so. However, before we start, it […]