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Learning Spanish with Spanish podcasts
Here is an extensive review of my favorite podcasts and a general discussion of the benefits of using podcasts for learning Spanish.
My favorite Spanish learning blogs
Here’s my ongoing list of really useful Spanish blogs.
How To Become Fluent In Spanish
If becoming fluent in Spanish is your goal, there are a few things to know. First, the definition of “fluent” is quite subjective. There are really no clear benchmarks for when one is intermediate, advanced, or fluent in a foreign language. And those definitions may mean different things to different people. Does being fluent mean [...]
Conjugating Spanish Verbs Fluently
What´s the best way to become fluent in conjugating verbs in Spanish?
Music Reviews – Tito La Rosa and Jorge Reyes
Two of my favorite musical artists are Tito La Rosa and Jorge Reyes. Reyes (who died in 2009) was from Mexico and La Rosa is from Perú. They share a similar style in that they are what I call, musical archaeologists. They have learned how to play musical artifacts that have been discovered from pre-Colombian [...]
Saying No To Drugs In Spanish
Here´s a hip way to say no to drugs without seeming like a square.
Free and Low-Cost Volunteer Opportunities in South America
Directory of free and low-cost volunteer opportunities in South America, Central America and Mexico. An excellent resource for those looking for legitimate volunteer opportunities with great advice in the FAQ page.
Rosetta Stone Review – Best Way To Learn Spanish?
When I tell people that I have a website that helps people learn Spanish, 9 out of 10 times I am asked what do I think of Rosetta Stone. Here is my response.
Cucumis – Free online translation service
Cucumis.org is an interesting site that offers free translations. Translators from many languages are available to translate your requests. You need points to have something translated, and you earn points by translating other people’s requests into your native language. I’m not sure how active the community is. I tried to translate something from Spanish to [...]
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