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
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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
The difference between “la gente” & “las personas” in Spanish
Do you know the difference between la gente and las personas in Español? La gente means “the people” as in an unspecified amount of people.… Read More »The difference between “la gente” & “las personas” in Spanish
Top eight destinations to visit to practice speaking Spanish
When it comes to travel around South America it’s fair to say I know what I’m talking about. I spent five years doing just that… Read More »Top eight destinations to visit to practice speaking Spanish
Spelling your name & surname in Spanish
Do you know how to spell your nombre (name) or apellido (surname) in Español? You’ll need this skill for a few situations so might as… Read More »Spelling your name & surname in Spanish
Gender-inclusive language in Spanish
Do you know what inclusive language is and what it means for languages withgrammatical gender like Spanish? Do you know the non-binary pronouns in Spanish?… Read More »Gender-inclusive language in Spanish
The difference between ¿Cómo éstas? & ¿Cómo eres? in Spanish
If you’ve been learning Spanish for a while, you are probably already familiar with the difference between these two questions. If you’re wondering what I’m… Read More »The difference between ¿Cómo éstas? & ¿Cómo eres? in Spanish