Articles on Learning Spanish

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (I know, such a cliche line but it’s true) you’ve heard of this Irish polyglot with the audacity to assert you can be fluent in a language in just 3 months. If you haven’t, no worries.&…

I used to get insulted when someone spoke to me in English when I was obviously speaking Spanish.  I was instantly appalled when my “Hola!” was greeted with a “Hi, how are you?” I remember thinking, can&…

The Caribbean is, simply put, paradise.  It’s also home to a large Spanish-speaking population that expresses the language with unique Caribbean Spanish words and expressions. When I first started learning Spanish, I didn’t conside…

I have plenty of friends that tell me they would learn Spanish only if they had the time. “Ugh, I’m just too busy right now.  If it wasn’t for <insert activity excuse> I would definitely learn Spanish.”&…

You only have so much time in a day. Once you’ve dedicated yourself to learn Spanish, you want to make sure you are using your study time effectively. Unfortunately, there are many distractions that can pull you away from your goal.  Yo…

Whether you’ve just started learning Spanish or have been at it for some time, getting Spanish conversation practice is tremendously helpful in making progress.  Experience using the language will improve your ability to hold a conversati…

One of the biggest obstacles when learning Spanish is being afraid of actually speaking Spanish. In the beginning, speaking a new language can be uncomfortable, awkward, and scary. As adults, we’ve learned to avoid those feelings like t…

I’m sure you already know how to say yes in Spanish, but nothing causes a conversation to fizzle faster than short, abrupt, one-word answers. When you are first learning Spanish, your natural desire will be to respond with what you are c…

If you have just started learning Spanish, or have been studying for some time, you may still be wondering what is the best type of Spanish to learn. Spanish is a diverse language spoken in countries from Europe to South America and the Caribbean.&…

I have to admit, I've been obsessed with the Narcos series on Netflix.  It chronicles the stories of several high-profile drug traffickers from Pablo Escobar in Colombia to the rise of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Lately …