By becoming more aware of your choices when you travel you can make a huge difference on the Planet.
Here are 15 things that you can do on an individual level to ensure your trips to Spanish-speaking countries are more sustainable. At the end of the list are links to two websites that offer more information on Sustainable Tourism.
Read More »15 Tips for a Greener Holiday – How to Travel More Sustainably
Venezuela was the first country on my list, flights were cheap and it seemed like a good “starting point” for me so I bought a one-year open ticket and off I went. I arrived with my brand new ruck sack, walking boots, pillow case (!!!)…the lot, nervous yet excited to find out what was in store for me. I had no plan, no time limit I just knew that when my money started to run out I would need to work, but I’d been working since I was 14, I had worked in Greece, in Copenhagen so I wasn’t worried!
Read More »Beach holidays; Venezuela
Understanding the difference between Bien, Bueno and Buen in Español can be tricky, especially for beginners, so I’ve put together this mini lesson to help… Read More »Difference between Bien, Bueno & Buen in Español
Language immersion is the best way to improve your Spanish. Combining an immersion experience with a hobby is even better!
One of the best immersion experiences I had was learning to Scuba Dive in Taganga, Colombia. I went from PADI Open Water through to Dive Master in nine months. My instructor was Colombian with limited English and I took my exams in Spanish.
Whether you are a Dive Master or a wanna be Open Water diver in this post I uncover five top dive sites in South America where you can also practise your Spanish.
Read More »Top 6 Dive Sites in South America
Being able to tell someone when it’s your birthday in Spanish is a clear sign that you are on the right track with your learning.
There are two things it’s important to know from the beginning;
Read More »Useful Spanish Phrases – How to tell someone when it’s your birthday
I teach over 50+ students a week in a variety of courses and classes. I have a growing Facebook group and active Email list. No, don’t worry this post isn’t about how great I am, moreover just how varied learners are.
Adults language-learning goals tend to be quite different to young learners. Adults are usually focused on improving their Spanish for health or cultural reasons, they want a more enriching travel experience, or they have Spanish family they’d like to communicate with better.
Read More »Exam options for learning Spanish
There are two different verbs n Spanish that mean “to know”. The first is conocer and the second saber. It takes a bit of practice… Read More »Saber V’s Conocer – The difference between the two “To know” verbs in Spanish
Those of us that have spent time in under-developed countries – whether it be as a tourist passing through for a few days or a longer stay for work or an immersive holiday – have at some point found ourselves face-to-face with someone less fortunate who is on the street begging.
The beggar we come across may be just a child or it may be a whole family – which ever scenario we encounter we are faced with the decision…to give or not to give!
Read More »To give or not to give? Giving to beggars on the streets of Latin America
Next March it will be 10 years since I left Mendoza behind and moved back to the UK. The city of Mendoza is a cosmopolitan… Read More »Mendoza, ¡Te quiero!
Ok so imagine you’re in una tienda de ropa (clothes shop) in España and you’re trying on una camiseta (a t-shirt). We’re in Spain so… Read More »Useful Spanish phrase for trying on clothes