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25 Essential Spanish Phrases for Everyday Conversations

Learning Spanish as an adult can feel overwhelming at first, especially when you realize that knowing vocabulary lists doesn’t always help you in a real conversation. If you’ve ever found yourself freezing up trying to piece together a sentence, you’re not alone. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to be fluent to start speaking Spanish in real-world situations. Learning simple,...Read More

Sana Sana Colita de Rana and Other Fun Sayings in Spanish

Have you ever heard the expression sana sana colita de rana in Spanish? It’s a Spanish saying used by parents all over Latin America to deal with physical pain of their children.  However, the interesting part is that the phrase doesn’t make any sense. It has to do with a frog’s tail. It’s a cultural construct created because it rhymes and has a purpose.  Learning these...Read More

Spanish Classroom Survival Phrases for Beginners

Are you looking to learn a new language? If you took a Spanish class in high school or college, you may have faint memories of basic vocabulary words and Cinco de Mayo parties. Maybe you’re brand new to the language, or perhaps you’ve decided to brush up and actually learn how to communicate in Spanish. Even though learning a foreign language can be intimidating at first, you’ve made the...Read More

100+ Spanish Conversation Starters for Casual and Formal Occasions

Do you dream of casually striking up a conversation in Spanish? The thought of doing so is both thrilling and terrifying—will the person you’re talking to understand you? Will the Spanish conversation go smoothly or be completely awkward? The best way to overcome any hesitancy in speaking Spanish with new people is to prepare yourself well. With these 100+ casual and formal...Read More

Youth Group Spanish to Go on Outreach

Have you ever done a service project of some kind? Either with school, family, or an organization? One group that often gives back to the community is the church, so today we’ll be looking at specific service projects that a youth group can do on an outreach trip. When I was younger, I was in youth groups that had outreach projects both locally and abroad. You may not have to travel far,...Read More