by Maria | Oct 29, 2018 | Curiosities, Learning Spanish
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...
by Maria | Oct 12, 2018 | Culture & Traditions
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...
by Maria | Oct 1, 2018 | Curiosities
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...
by Maria | Aug 29, 2018 | Culture & Traditions, Culture & Traditions, Uncategorized, Valencia, Valencia
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...
by Maria | Aug 28, 2018 | Learning Spanish, Spanish Teachers, Tips, Uncategorized
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...
