How I relearned Spanish (in just a few weeks)

How to relearn Spanish It’s amazing how many people ask me if they can relearn Spanish after taking it in high school or college, but then not practicing it for a long time. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly like riding a bike – the language skills do atrophy, and it will take some time and effort … Read more

Gift ideas for your study abroad host family

gift ideas for study abroad host family

What are some good gift ideas for my host mother? You’re so excited to go on your new study abroad adventure! You pack the gear you need for a semester of travel and learning, you book your flights, you step off the plane, you’re ready to go. You walk into the home of the host … Read more

8 best apps for learning Spanish

A review of the best app for learning Spanish The classroom or study abroad are no longer the only place to learn Spanish. A plethora of new language-learning apps has made it easy for even a brand new beginner to learn on their own time. Some of them are so polished and interactive, it’s like … Read more

25 Best Spanish-English Bilingual Board Books

bilingual board books spanish and english

Bilingual board books are a great way to introduce early Spanish immersion to your child. Here are the 25 best Spanish/English bilingual board books.

30 funniest Spanish puns

Funny Spanish phrases, idioms, and proverbs

What are the best Spanish puns? Using funny puns to learn Spanish can help make it more fun! Some of these Spanish puns have no direct translation and are therefore not that funny in English. Others are hilarious in both languages. Read through them and let us know what you think. Reading Spanish puns is … Read more

Can you get Uber in Spain?

uber in spain

Is Uber available in Spain? Finding yourself lost in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language can be both unnerving and terrifying. Even if you are able to find yourself a taxi cab, how are you going to tell the driver where you need to go? Convenient ride-hailing apps such as Uber have … Read more

What do I need to know about driving in Spain?

driving in Spain

Can tourists drive in Spain? Yes, absolutely! This article contains some useful tips and frequently asked questions about foreigners driving in Spain. What is the best way to get around in Spain? The AVE (Alta Velocidad, or high-speed train) connects most of the major cities in Spain, and is generally considered the easiest and cheapest … Read more

10 ways to order beer in Spanish (and sound like a local)

order a beer in spanish

How to order a beer in Spanish There are several ways to order a beer in Spanish, and they are not all intuitive to native English speakers learning Spanish for the first time. Some of them sound downright strange when translated literally. But, they are all acceptable ways to order a beer in a restaurant … Read more

What is the difference between Si and Sí in Spanish?

si vs si spanish

Si vs. Sí: The Spanish accent adds force to the letter or syllable. It can also change the entire meaning of a word.

55 Inspirational quotes in Spanish

Inspirational quotes in Spanish

Spanish motivational quotes Sometimes you need a little inspiration to achieve your best work. Other times you need some motivation to overcome a particularly challenging obstacle. No matter how great life is going, we all sometimes have bad days and need a little encouragement in order to keep our heads up. Here are our favorite … Read more