Muy V’s Mucho
Loosely put muy means ‘very’ and mucho ‘a lot or many’. So why is there so much confusion around these two words? It comes from… Read More »Muy V’s Mucho
How to create a language learning routine that works FOR you
We’re busy, everyone is busy! So how do you build learning Spanish (or any new language for that matter) into your already busy schedule without… Read More »How to create a language learning routine that works FOR you
Por V’s Para – Part #1
Por or Para? Both mean “for” in Spanish but how do you know which to use when? When you first start learning Spanish this doesn’t… Read More »Por V’s Para – Part #1
Make mistakes in Spanish
I completely misunderstood the appropriate use of a word in Spanish once… Back in 2004 I founded a Travel Agency in Mendoza Wine Country. We… Read More »Make mistakes in Spanish
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
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, Ã, 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