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Author: Lukas Van Vyve

Lukas is the founder of Effortless Conversations and the creator of the Conversation Based Chunking™ method for learning languages. He's a linguist and wrote a popular book about learning languages through "chunks". He also co-founded the language education company Spring Languages, which creates online language courses and YouTube content.
How to Pronounce G in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Examples
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How to Pronounce G in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Examples

ByLukas Van Vyve December 2, 2022March 17, 2023

Compared to other languages, the Spanish alphabet (and pronunciation) isn’t particularly hard. However, some consonants can still be tricky for Spanish students, like rolling your…

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How to Roll Your Rs in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Some History
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How to Roll Your Rs in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Some History

ByLukas Van Vyve November 16, 2022March 21, 2023

One of the trickiest parts of learning Spanish as an English native speaker is rolling the R . Just like when you struggle with pronouncing…

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LL in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Some History
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LL in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Some History

ByLukas Van Vyve November 16, 2022March 17, 2023

Pronouncing the LL in Spanish is tricky for language learners (just like rolling your rs) – even more so because it’s pronounced differently in different…

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Reflexive Verbs Spanish: The Ultimate Guide (+ Tons of Examples)
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Reflexive Verbs Spanish: The Ultimate Guide (+ Tons of Examples)

ByLukas Van Vyve November 9, 2022March 21, 2023

Reflexive verbs are way more common in Spanish than in English. They’re used when you do something yourself, to yourself, when some sort of change…

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When to Use Ser vs estar: The Ultimate Guide (+ Examples)
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When to Use Ser vs estar: The Ultimate Guide (+ Examples)

ByLukas Van Vyve November 3, 2022March 20, 2023

Unlike English, the Spanish language has two verbs that mean “to be”: ser and estar. Both have their own specific meaning and are used in…

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Por vs Para: The Ultimate Guide (+Tons of Examples)
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Por vs Para: The Ultimate Guide (+Tons of Examples)

ByLukas Van Vyve October 25, 2022March 21, 2023

Spanish native speakers don’t have to think about when to use por vs para. For us language learners, it’s a different story. In this article,…

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Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect: The Ultimate Guide (+ Examples)
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Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect: The Ultimate Guide (+ Examples)

ByLukas Van Vyve October 17, 2022March 17, 2023

In Spanish, just like in English, there is more than just one “past tense”. Two of the most important ones for a Spanish student are…

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Indirect Object Pronouns Spanish: The Ultimate Guide (Theory + Examples)
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Indirect Object Pronouns Spanish: The Ultimate Guide (Theory + Examples)

ByLukas Van Vyve October 12, 2022March 17, 2023

Spanish native speakers constantly use direct and indirect object pronouns. However, if you’d ask them to explain what they are (or worse – how they…

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Imperfect Subjunctive Spanish: When and How to Use It
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Imperfect Subjunctive Spanish: When and How to Use It

ByLukas Van Vyve October 11, 2022March 17, 2023

Many Spanish students the subjunctive mood isn’t very common, but in reality, it’s way more common than you’d think. The imperfect subjunctive follows the same…

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Spanish Numbers: Counting from 1-1000 With Example Sentences
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Spanish Numbers: Counting from 1-1000 With Example Sentences

ByLukas Van Vyve September 18, 2022September 18, 2022

If you’re looking to learn some Spanish it’s important to add the numbers to your vocabulary. Numbers in Spanish are quite easy to learn, understand…

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