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Kelly is owner and head tutor at Adventures in Spanish. She has been creating and delivering fun and engaging Spanish lessons for learners of all ages and abilities since she returned to the UK in 2014 following an epic 20-year Adventure in South America. Check out how our Spanish courses can support you or the young learner in your life along your Spanish-learning journey here; www.adventuresinspanish.co.uk

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Can Sharing Food Really Open Doors Abroad?

When you’re traveling or living abroad, nothing connects you to people faster than food. From spontaneous invitations to someone’s home to chatting over street food at a local market, sharing meals is one of the easiest ways to make friends, experience culture, and practice a language. If you’re curious about learning Spanish while exploring local cuisine, you can even join a cooking class in Málaga – it’s a delicious way to meet people and immerse yourself in the language.

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How Learning Spanish Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours Too)

Learning Spanish didn’t just open doors for me — it completely rewired how I see the world. From running a travel agency specialising in wine tours in Argentina to later teaching Spanish in the UK, it’s a language that’s shaped my career, my friendships, and even the way I order coffee. (If you’re curious how Spanish can transform your travels too, check out this cooking experience in Málaga — because learning through food is always a good idea.)

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Smiling waiter serving coffee at a Spanish café as a customer says gracias

Is There More to Saying “Thank You” in Spanish Than Just Gracias?

If you’ve ever found yourself blurting out a quick gracias before darting off with your coffee or a tapas plate in hand, you’re not alone. But in Spanish, gratitude runs a little deeper than a single word. Just as a cooking class in Málaga can teach you that there’s more to paella than rice and seafood, learning to express thanks in Spanish reveals layers of warmth, culture, and connection that go far beyond gracias.

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How Can You Order Like a Local in Spain?

If you want to enjoy authentic Spanish dining without awkward pointing or relying on menus full of words you don’t understand, learning a few key phrases can make all the difference. Whether you’re heading to a tapas bar in Madrid or planning a Spanish cooking experience in Malaga, knowing how to order like a local helps you connect with the culture, impress the staff, and taste dishes exactly how they’re meant to be enjoyed.

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Face your fear of speaking Spanish

Is Fear Stopping You From Speaking Spanish?

If you’ve ever stared at a waiter in Spain, rehearsing the words in your head, only to panic and blurt out “Dos cervezas, por favor” for the hundredth time – then this one’s for you. The truth is, facing your fear of speaking Spanish is less about flawless grammar and more about being brave enough to open your mouth. (And if you’d rather warm up your speaking muscles somewhere delicious, you could always try a Spanish cooking class in Málaga).

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Spanish immersion holidays

Are Immersion Trips the Secret Ingredient to Learning a Language?

Immersion trips are like throwing yourself into the deep end of a language swimming pool – with the added bonus of tapas on the side. They’re designed to speed up learning by surrounding you with authentic experiences, real conversations, and cultural adventures (a bit like learning Spanish while cooking in Málaga, but dialed up to eleven).

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Día de los Muertos Traditions

If you’re looking for a celebration that’s colourful, meaningful, and unlike anything you’ve ever seen, Día de los Muertos is it – and just like when you learn Spanish through food, diving into these traditions will give you a real taste of culture. This isn’t Halloween in disguise. It’s a beautiful, deeply rooted way of remembering loved ones, blending pre-Hispanic beliefs with Catholic rituals, and giving travellers a front-row seat to Mexico’s most heartfelt fiesta.

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Halloween Spanish

Halloween or Día de Muertos

How Do You Say Spooky in Spanish? Halloween might be all about costumes, pumpkins, and spooky fun, but in the Spanish-speaking world, the end of October also brings the colourful and deeply meaningful Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Both celebrations offer the perfect excuse to sprinkle in some new Spanish vocabulary – because let’s face it, learning a language is much more fun when it connects to real life, whether that’s cooking tapas in Málaga or handing out sweets to mini vampires on your doorstep.

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Can Fiesta Spanish Help You Make New Friends While You Travel?

When you travel, learning even a little Spanish can turn strangers into friends faster than you can say paella. In fact, something as simple as joining a Spanish cooking class in Málaga can open the door to conversations, shared laughter, and friendships that last far longer than your holiday tan.

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