Tuesday the 13th: The Unluckiest day in Spain

13/11/2018

It’s a well-known fact that Friday the 13th is said to be the unluckiest day for many in the English-speaking world. The date is so dreaded, that in 1980 a horror film was released bearing it as its title.However, in Spain, it’s a little different. In fact, the date that strikes the most superstition amongst...Leer más

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Andalusian fairs: The best fairs to see in the region

06/11/2018

The Andalusian Fairs are festivals that encapsulate most Spanish traditions in a few days. Each city in Andalusia has their own, unique to the area and different to the rest. However, they all have something in common: a lot of fun, joy, traditional Andalusian wine, and a touch of flamenco. What is an Andalusian Fair...Leer más

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Things to see in Granada: 7 sights you can’t miss

02/11/2018

If you want to learn real Spanish, there’s nothing better than going somewhere you can use it every day, because language isn’t just about grammar, but the people who speak it. We recommend that you go to Spain, where you are bound to have an unforgettable experience. Where’s the best place to go first? Andalusia...Leer más

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Halloween in Spain: How is it celebrated?

31/10/2018

Every year, on the 31st October, children and adults alike all over the world celebrate Halloween with costumes, sweets and scary stories. Of course, the same can be said for Halloween in Spain, but the country also has its own traditions when it comes to celebrating Halloween and the following All Saint’s Day. In this...Leer más

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Spanish words with double meanings

29/10/2018

Did you know that there are some Spanish words with double meanings? Today we have created a list of words that may seem simple at first glance, but the strange thing is, depending on context, these words can mean two different things. Spanish words with double meanings: Mañana. This word means tomorrow, but also the...Leer más

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Spanish festivals: Día de la Hispanidad

12/10/2018

This Friday, and every year on 12 October, one of the most patriotic Spanish festivals is celebrated in Madrid. Madrid’s streets are filled with Spanish citizens, brimming with national pride, as well as stunning parades and airshows above. But what is the Día de la Hispanidad and why is it celebrated? Spanish festivals. Día de...Leer más

Culture & Traditions

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Where do the Spanish days of the week come from?

01/10/2018

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday… The days of the week is one of the first things we are taught when we learn Spanish, but have you ever thought about where the days of the week in Spanish come from? Well, they are linked to the Roman times and come from Latin. The Spanish word for week, “semana”...Leer más

Curiosities

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Are these Spanish false friends sabotaging you?

27/09/2018

When I started to learn Spanish as a native English-speaker, I quickly came across many words that looked and sounded like English words, and I assumed that they had the same meaning. I was wrong; I had actually fallen into the trap of Spanish false friends. These are words in a foreign language that look...Leer más

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Festivals in Spain: La Tomatina

29/08/2018

More than 22,000 people stained red in a battle full of fun and… tomatoes. If you don´t know what we´re talking about then it´s likely that you’ve never come across La Tomatina, one of the festivals in Spain with the biggest impact around the world. In this post we´re going to explain exactly what happens...Leer más

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The best books to read in Spanish

28/08/2018

Studying Spanish doesn´t have to be a chore, but quite the opposite. The most important thing to do in order to make effective progress is to take advantage of every opportunity to practice your Spanish. The ideal thing to do would be to travel and spend a period of time immersing yourself in the language...Leer más

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