Spanish Language Learning Pro Resources
How to talk to the police in Spanish We all hope that it never happens – particularly while on vacation – but there may come a time when you’re traveling and you need to get the police involved. Maybe there’s an accident or an injury, maybe you’re the victim of a crime. It’s not extremely … Read more
Asking for advice in Spanish Sometimes, you really need to get someone else’s perspective or opinion on something: where to eat, what to do, who to talk to. Here are some of the most common methods of asking for advice in Spanish: There are a number of different ways of asking for and giving advice … Read more
How to decline an invitation in Spanish Refusing politely in Spanish is a fine art. You want to be firm without hurting anybody’s feelings. Navigating the delicate art of gracefully declining an invitation or expressing disinterest is an essential aspect of effective communication, and this article delves into the nuanced world of politely turning somebody … Read more
What do you say in Spanish when you answer the phone? It can sound a bit jarring to hear someone pick up the phone in Spanish. “Si?” “¿Diga?” or “¿Digame?” often come across as quite abrupt to the English ear; however, they are perfectly acceptable (and not at all impolite) in Spain and more other … Read more
Asking a girl to go on a date with you in Spanish It can take a lot of nerve to work up the courage to ask a cute girl out on a date. The last thing that you want to do is embarrass yourself by tripping over your words! Embarking on the exciting journey of … Read more
How do you say “can you give me a ride” in Spanish? If you ever find yourself stranded and in need of a favor in a Spanish-speaking country, here’s how you request a ride. How to say “I need a ride” in Spanish? The word llevar is often used to give or offer a ride … Read more
Spanish breakfast One of the more surprising things that I learned during my study abroad experience in Spain was that breakfast was not considered a terribly important meal. Americans are ingrained with the idea that breakfast is “the most important meal of the day.” As the Spanish family I was living with put it – … Read more
Quiz: which is the best Spanish learning app for you? Everyone learns differently, and by optimizing your learning strategy, you can make the most of your practice time. Take this short quiz to learn more about which of these popular Spanish language learning apps best suit your particular learning style. You will learn Spanish much … Read more
Is Spain dangerous for tourists? If you are planning a trip to Spain, you may be wondering how safe it is for tourists. To answer this question, let’s look at some data from the Vision of Humanity. VoH is powered by research, data, and analysis by the world-renowned think tank, the Institute for Economics & … Read more
Spanish religious sayings Catholicism is a very important religion in Spanish culture (77% of the population claims to belong to the Catholic Church). That said, Spain had an equally important tradition of “convivencia”, or the coexistence of three major religions – Islam, Judaism, and Catholicism. To date, the country is still home to numerous beautiful … Read more