29 Cool and Catchy Spanish Phrases To Use With Friends [+Audio]
Cool Spanish phrases are just what you need to spice up your conversations and make them interesting. As a rich and diverse language, Spanish has memorable words and sayings you’ll get to adore. There are many different expressions and ways to express joy, excitement, and coolness. These are often representatives of slang and culture, which is basic in any language for maintaining...Read More
How Spanish Can Boost Your College Applications + 4 Programs that Love Bilingual Students
Bilingual? Great. Now discover how to turn your Spanish skills into a college admissions advantage. You have put in the work. Hours of vocabulary drills, conversations, essays, and maybe even novels in Spanish. But here’s the thing: your Spanish fluency is not just another line on your resume. It is a secret weapon you can use to make your college applications stand out from the crowd....Read More
Fun Ways to Practice Spanish with Family (Even If Everyone’s at Different Levels)
Whether your teen speaks more Spanish than Abuela—or vice versa—these activities make practice fun and natural for everyone. If you have a family where everyone speaks a little Spanish, a lot of Spanish, or somewhere in between, you probably already know the challenges. Maybe your teen can whip up full sentences from Spanish class, while Abuela prefers to stick to a cozy mix of Spanish and...Read More
10 Simple Spanish Words Your Preschooler Can Learn This Week
Help your little one feel proud and confident! Start with these fun, everyday Spanish words and watch them shine. One of the most joyful parts of parenting a preschooler is watching them discover new things. And there’s something especially heartwarming about hearing your child say a new word in Spanish, whether it’s hola at breakfast or gracias after you hand them a snack. If your...Read More
How to Finally Roll Your R’s – And Why It’s Not a Big Deal If You Can’t
If you’ve ever tried rolling your R’s and ended up making a sound closer to a cat purring than a Spanish speaker, you’re not alone. Many adult Spanish learners struggle with this pronunciation challenge, and some even give up trying altogether. Here’s the good news: you don’t need to roll your R’s perfectly to speak Spanish fluently. In fact, even some native Spanish speakers can’t roll...Read More
The 25 Most Useful Spanish Phrases You Need to Learn Today
Have you ever opened a Spanish textbook or language app and felt instantly overwhelmed? With thousands of words and grammar rules, it can feel impossible to know where to start. Here’s the good news: You don’t need to know every word in Spanish to start speaking today. In fact, research shows that the most commonly used 100 words make up about 50% of spoken Spanish. That means learning...Read More
50 Useful Spanish Transition Words for Everyday Speech and Writing
You use transition words regularly in your everyday speech and writing, whether you recognize it or not! In every language, transition words are beautiful tools that help us to connect our ideas and give a natural flow to the rhythm of our speech—and they’re vital to learn to improve your Spanish fluency. Keep reading to learn all there is to know about transition words in...Read More
Master the 18 Spanish Tenses (and Take Our Cheat Sheet With You)
What if I told you that the key to achieve your language learning goals resides in mastering the 18 Spanish tenses? I’m not exaggerating—if you master today’s post, you’ll master all Spanish conjugations and with that, most of your current mistakes when writing and speaking in the language will be gone. Keep reading to discover what the Spanish tenses are, how to...Read More
All About Adverbial Clauses in Spanish
There is time in every Spanish learner’s life when you need to go through the adverbial clauses. Students fear it before even starting the topic, but I’ll show you that it’s totally unnecessary. The adverbial clauses in Spanish are quite logical in their use, and I’m sure you will learn quickly and start using them sooner than later. First, I’ll remind you what an adverb and clause is, and...Read More