Spanish

  • Por vs Para in Spanish: What’s the Real Difference?

    Por vs Para in Spanish: What’s the Real Difference?

    Por and para are two of the most confusing words for anyone learning Spanish, and it’s easy to see why. In English, “for” covers a huge range of meanings, and Spanish splits all of that into two different words. Para is about where something is going, its purpose, or a point in time. Por is…

  • Spanish Slang You’ll Hear in Spain

    Spanish Slang You’ll Hear in Spain

    If you learn Spanish from books or apps, you might be surprised when you hear people speaking in Spain. Locals use a lot of informal words and expressions that do not always appear in textbooks. Learning some common Spanish slang will help you understand real conversations and sound more natural. Below you’ll find some of…

  • How to Stay Motivated When Learning Spanish

    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…

  • 20 Spanish Idioms to Help You Speak Like a Native

    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…