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
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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
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 8 Destinations to Visit to Practise Speaking Spanish (From Someone Who’s Been to All of Them)
When it comes to travel around South America, it’s fair to say I know what I’m talking about. I spent five years travelling the length and breadth of the continent before settling in Argentina for fifteen years — Brazil aside, since they speak Portuguese there. I’ve also spent a good amount of time in Spain, most recently backpacking with my own children along the Costa Dorada.
Read More »Top 8 Destinations to Visit to Practise Speaking Spanish (From Someone Who’s Been to All of Them)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
¿Cómo Estás? vs ¿Cómo Eres? — The Difference Every Spanish Learner Gets Wrong
Here’s a question I get asked more than almost any other: what’s the difference between ¿cómo estás? and ¿cómo eres?
On the surface they look almost identical. Same question word (cómo — how/what), same person (you), completely different meaning. And if you mix them up, you’re not just making a grammar mistake — you’re asking a completely different question from the one you intended.
So let’s clear this up once and for all.
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How to change “I don’t” to “I am”
I hear it all the time, you probably do too. In fact you’ve probably said it yourself at some point on your language-learning journey. I’m… Read More »How to change “I don’t” to “I am”
How to say “can you speak slower please” in Spanish
How to say “can you speak slower please” in Spanish.