Saying Buenas Noches does not mean Goodnight, in the sense of goodnight before going to bed
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Ways to Say Gross In Spanish
Want to express GROSS, DISGUSTING, NASTY, etc. in Spanish. This article will gross you out!
Different ways of saying To Give in Spanish
There are a few different ways to express the verb “to give” in Spanish. Each verb has a unique quality and refers to a specific type of giving. Often in spoken English, the verb “to give” would be used to cover all of these. But in Spanish, these verbs are more commonly used. Let’s look [...]
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?
To Not Have Something Or To Need?
Cool ways to say you need something or don´t have something.
Comer Mejor Con Cucharita
When I was in the Amazon, one morning I was eating a type of fruit that I was unfamiliar with. It was called an anona. It looks like a giant cherimoya and it is just as delicious. When asking the server if I should use a fork, she said “Comer mejor con cucharita” and she [...]
How To Slow Down Or Speed Up Audio Without Changing The Pitch
In this post we will look at two programs which allow you to slow down and speed up audio files without changing the pitch.
How To Lose The Accent and Sound Like An Authentic Spanish Speaker
Many times when I speak Spanish to a native speaker, I get a compliment. Usually it’s “hablas bien” or “hablas muy bien”. I think for native Spanish speakers it’s rare to hear a non-native speak perfect Spanish with no gringo accent. So the compliment is often more of a statement of surprise rather than an [...]
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