Spanish Language Learning Pro Resources
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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