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 and Spanish
One of the best things about learning Spanish as a native English speaker is how many words already feel familiar. These shared words, called cognates, can make the language feel much less intimidating and help you build vocabulary faster. Below, we’ll look at what cognates are, common examples in English and Spanish, and a few […]
Top 5 Places to Improve Your Spanish
One of the fastest ways to improve your Spanish is to spend time somewhere the language is used daily. From ordering coffee to making local friends, immersion helps you practice in ways that apps and textbooks cannot fully replicate. Here are five great places to improve your Spanish abroad. Before we dive into the roundup, […]
How To Learn Spanish in Spain
If you are moving to Spain, learning Spanish is probably high on your list. Even if you are going abroad to teach English, improving your Spanish can make daily life easier, help you feel more confident, and deepen your experience while you live there. At the same time, learning Spanish in Spain is not always […]