Fun with Spanish numbers
Learning Spanish numbers can be a bit of a drag. Flashcards, Duolinguo, repetition…yawn! But it’s important you know them (obvs!), I mean how else will… Read More »Fun with Spanish numbers
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Search out connections in your local community
One thing I always talk about is how important it is to reach out and make Spanish connections in your local community. This could be,… Read More »Search out connections in your local community
How type Spanish accents on a computer
The accent (tilde) in Spanish is a short diagonal line that goes from lower left to upper right on top of vowels: á, é, í, ó,… Read More »How type Spanish accents on a computer
Máte: it’s an Argentine thang!
My first experience of máte was while I was camping in the North of Argentina, around Salta I think it was. I was travelling South… Read More »Máte: it’s an Argentine thang!
Saying “I’m sorry” in Spanish
Here in the UK we’re renowned for over using the word “sorry”, we say it for everything, to apologize, to get someone’s attention or asking… Read More »Saying “I’m sorry” in Spanish
Spanish: Travelling, learning & teaching in Ecuador
One of the places I visited before I moved to Mendoza, Argentina was Quito, Ecuador. I loved Quito. I got a really good vibe from… Read More »Spanish: Travelling, learning & teaching in Ecuador
How to add the Spanish “ñ” from an English keyboard
One of the questions I get asked most by students is how to add that funny squiggle to make a Spanish “ñ” from an English… Read More »How to add the Spanish “ñ” from an English keyboard
SIX ways to ask “How are you?” in Spanish
Did you know that there is more than one way to ask how someone is in Spanish? Or did you think the only way to… Read More »SIX ways to ask “How are you?” in Spanish
Travelling with food allergies
Travelling when you have a food allergy or intolerance is stressful, especially if you don’t speak the local lingo. I always say that dining out… Read More »Travelling with food allergies
Top Tips to Liven up your Learning
When I first arrived in South America I just had the little bit of Spanish I could remember from high school, I could hardly string… Read More »Top Tips to Liven up your Learning