Spanish literature for Adult Beginners
I’ve built up a large library of Spanish literature over the years. It spans from baby books to novels by Mutis and Gabrile Garcia Marquez.… Read More »Spanish literature for Adult Beginners
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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
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
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