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10 Spanish Filler Words to Help You Sound Natural
When learning Spanish, grammar and vocabulary are often the main focus. But if you really want to sound like a native, mastering filler words is key. These small, seemingly insignificant words are used to fill pauses, help you think, or make your speech sound more natural—just like in any language. In Spanish, filler words can…
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How to Stay Motivated When Learning Spanish
Based in my own experience as a student of a foreign language, I can say that there is a point when as a student, you feel like you are not learning as fast as you think you should, considering the time invested. You also might think that it is possible you will never be able…
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Ser vs Estar: learn the differences between SER and ESTAR
If you have been studying Spanish for a while, you have probably encountered one of the trickiest aspects of the language: the distinction between “ser” and “estar”. These two verbs can be translated as ‘to be’ in English and that brings confusion on when to use one or another. It is important to understand that…
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20 Spanish Idioms to Help You Speak Like a Native
This post is aimed at those of you who have medium to high knowledge of Spanish and are looking for additional help to speak more fluently and deepen their understanding of the language. As you can probably tell if you have had conversation with native speakers, the use of idioms is wide in all sorts…
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20 useful sentences for your holidays in Spain
You have booked the flights, a hotel, tour guide visit…and now you are browsing to check some basic words and sentences in Spanish, that you may need when travelling to Spain. We want to help you with this task and make things easier from the moment you arrive to the airport. Below are some common…
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The power of pronunciation. Tips for Improving Pronunciation and Intonation in Spanish
When thinking about learning a language, we often name concepts like grammar, vocabulary, conjugation…however, the pronunciation topic does not always get much attention, even though it is essential for a foreigner to master the language. There will definitely be different goals in the learning process. At first, the main objective is to be able to…
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5 Tips to Learn Spanish Grammar
A comprehensive guide to structured study of Spanish grammar Whether you’re studying Spanish for school, travel, or personal growth, understanding its grammar is essential. Although studying grammar is not always people’s favourite topic when starting to learn a language,we all know that sooner or later we will have to spend some time digging into the…
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5 Useful techniques to boost your Spanish skills
If you are reading this article, it is likely that you find yourself in a situation where it seems your progress with the language has somehow stopped. In this post I want to share with you some methods to accelerate the learning process while enjoying the Spanish journey. 1. Incorporate Spanish in daily life. Simple…
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How to improve your Spanish
5 ways to learn Spanish faster Whether you are just starting with Spanish or struggling to get into the next level, you may find some helpful information in this post. When it comes to languages, there is no perfect way to learn those, as some people may find it easier to study grammar first and…
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