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Master Present Perfect Spanish With a Simplified Guide: Conjugation + Examples
If you’re serious about mastering Spanish, there’s no way around the verb tenses – especially the present perfect Spanish (pretérito perfecto). It’s commonly used in…
Top 50 Hard Spanish Words to Pronounce + Tongue Twisters With Audio
Are you a Spanish language learner or someone eager to improve their pronunciation skills? Then you should look no further than this blog post, dedicated…
30+ best romantic Spanish phrases that will sweep your love interest off their feet
Spanish is known as the language of love, and we can all agree that there’s something inherently romantic about the way the language flows. If…
Top 50 Basic Spanish Words and Phrases for Beginners: Easy Spanish Words You Need
Are you looking to learn Spanish quickly and easily? We all know how frightening it can be when trying to master a new language, especially…
50 Inspirational Quotes in Spanish: Love, Birthday & Life Spanish Quotes with English Translations
Learners can practice and gradually master multiple common phrases and learn more about Spanish life perspectives simultaneously, making Conversation Based Chunking an effective and engaging…
Unbiased Italki Review: The Pros and Cons of Language Tutoring (2023)
In the world of language learning, having access to the right resources can make all the difference. And one of the hardest resources to find…
Por Qué vs Porqué vs Porque vs Por Que Meaning: Exploring the Differences
There are four different types of porque in Spanish, and even though they are pronounced almost equally, their uses and meanings vary. Today we’re going…
J in Spanish: Unlocking the Secret of Jota With a Pronunciation Guide
If you’re starting to learn Spanish, you might have noticed that some Spanish sounds are completely different from English sounds. That’s the case of the…
Y in Spanish: The Ultimate Pronunciation Guide + Examples
If you’ve heard the letter Y in Spanish more than once and the pronunciation was different every time, don’t freak out! If you have doubts,…
Understanding the Verb SER in Spanish: A Beginner’s Guide to SER Conjugation
When learning Spanish, the very first verb that you’re introduced to is SER. The verb SER in Spanish is one of the most important in…
Spanish Listening Practice: Learn to Speak and Improve Your Spanish Listening Comprehension
Listening is an essential part of learning Spanish. Improving your Spanish listening skills will allow you to understand Spanish music, movies, and TV shows. And,…
Spanish Conversation Practice: Top 5 Resources to Speak Spanish Like an Absolute Pro
If you want to be fluent in Spanish, you must practice your Spanish conversation skills. Of course, this can be hard to do with Spanish…
How To Conjugate Irregular Verbs In Spanish: Ultimate Guide + Examples
Learning how to conjugate and use Spanish verbs can be tricky for English-speaking students because the verb conjugation is more complex. Of the several thousand…
Best Online Spanish Courses and Resources For English Speakers (2023)
Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Learning it can help you advance your professional career or open up new job…
Use The Spanish Conditional Tense Like A Pro: Conjugation + Examples
The Spanish conditional tense is one of the verb tenses that Spanish students prefer. How so? Because it is really, really easy to learn! Check…
Learn Spanish With Music: Easy Spanish Songs Are The Best Way to Master Spanish
If you enjoy listening to music in general, then this language learning method is for you. Did you know that you can improve your level…
The Ultimate Guide To The Spanish Verb Estar: Conjugation + Examples
When studying Spanish, one of the trickiest topics that shows up in your way is the use of two verbs ser vs estar, instead of…
Master The 3 Types of Spanish Adjectives – Ultimate Guide To Common Adjectives In Spanish
If you’re learning Spanish and you’re trying to enlarge your vocabulary, you’ll find this article very useful. In it, we’ll plunge into the world of…
Top 10 Best Spanish Shows On Netflix For Language Learners (2023)
Spanish shows on Netflix can boost your Spanish skills in a fun and immersive way. You can learn new words, phrases, expressions, accents, and cultures…
Top 10 Must-Know Spanish Sayings And Proverbs To Boost Your Fluency
Learning Spanish can be challenging, especially when it comes to idioms. Given that Spanish sayings and expressions often have figurative meanings that are not immediately…
SpanishPod101 Review: A Linguist’s In-depth Analysis For Learning Pathways And Lexical Chunks (2023)
Considering SpanishPod101 to give your Spanish a boost? Read this in-depth SpanishPod101 review to take a peek inside and see if the teaching method underpinning…
How To Talk About The Four Seasons In Spanish: Las Estaciones Del Año
Talking about the weather and seasons is a common conversation starter in Spanish. If you travel to any Spanish-speaking country, you will find different seasonal weather patterns…
Direct And Indirect Object Pronouns In Spanish: The Ultimate Guide + Examples
Direct and indirect object pronouns Spanish: They can be a nuisance when we don’t quite understand when and how to use them. Take a look…
How To Use Direct Object Pronouns In Spanish
Hola! Are you struggling with direct object pronouns in Spanish? Then stay here and learn all you need to know about them! Direct object pronouns…
Learn Spanish For Free Online: Spanish Lessons And Courses For Beginners
Most of the time, learning a new language requires investing not only time and effort but also quite a lot of money. If you’re looking…
Master The Days Of The Week In Spanish
In the process of language learning, there’s always basic vocabulary that you need to learn first because it is widely used in everyday life. That…
4 Ways To Say Good Night In Spanish
One of the first things that we need to learn when we travel to a foreign country is how to greet in the language spoken…
11 Ways to Say Beautiful in Spanish
Everyone appreciates beauty, and all languages offer a variety of terms to express it. Yet, words for beautiful in one language don’t always translate directly…
How to Talk About the Weather in Spanish: Useful Vocabulary + Examples
Whenever we need to break the ice, we talk about the weather, don’t we? Before you continue: I recommend you watch this video from Spring Spanish,…
The 121 Best Spanish Slang Words And Phrases to Sound Like a Native
Most Spanish speakers use many slang words in their daily conversations. The worldwide geographical distribution of Spanish speakers complicates matters even further; even for native…
Spanish Conjunctions: the Ultimate Guide (When to Use + Example Sentences)
If you want to have fluent conversations and tell a coherent story in Spanish (and any language, for that matter), conjunctions are essential. Conjunctions? Yes. Words like y,…
15 Spanish Books for Beginners (Fun to Read + Improve Your Spanish)
For a long time, I dismissed reading Spanish books as a way to learn to speak Spanish, because the written language used in novels, magazines…
29 Ways to Say I Love You in Spanish
How we express love differs from one culture to another, and from one language to another. That’s why, while English makes extensive use of the…
28 Ways to Say Hello in Spanish (+Examples)
In every social situation that we experience, the very first thing that we need to do is greeting. Using an appropriate greeting according to our…
28 Ways to Say Good Morning in Spanish
One of the first things that you should learn if you’re planning a visit to a Spanish-speaking country is how to greet in Spanish. This…
How to Pronounce G in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Examples
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…
How to Roll Your Rs in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Some History
One of the trickiest parts of learning Spanish as an English native speaker is rolling the R . Just like when you struggle with pronouncing…
LL in Spanish: Pronunciation Guide + Some History
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…
Reflexive Verbs Spanish: The Ultimate Guide (+ Tons of Examples)
Reflexive verbs are way more common in Spanish than in English. Reflexive verbs in Spanish are used when you do something yourself, to yourself, when…
When to Use Ser vs Estar: The Ultimate Guide (+ Examples)
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…
Por vs Para: The Ultimate Guide (+Tons of Examples)
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,…
Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect: The Ultimate Guide (+ Examples)
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…
Indirect Object Pronouns Spanish: The Ultimate Guide (Theory + Examples)
Spanish native speakers constantly use direct and indirect object pronouns in Spanish. However, if you’d ask them to explain what they are (or worse –…
Imperfect Subjunctive Spanish Uncovered: When and How to Use It
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…
Spanish Numbers: Counting from 1-1000 With Example Sentences
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,…
The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Travel Phrases: 95 Expressions You Need to Learn
If you’re looking to learn some basic Spanish for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country, going the whole “grammar and word list” route is a…
Use These 24 Spanish Connectors to Sound Like a Native Speaker
When learning a foreign language like Spanish, one of the most underrated ways to sound more like a native speaker is by connecting words and…
50 Vital Spanish Sentences to Kickstart Your Spanish Conversations
You can never know enough Spanish sentences and phrases. Because more than words and grammar rules, it’s the word combinations (we call them chunks) you…
Spanish Conversation: 103 Essential Phrases, Questions, Chunks
Many people think learning Spanish phrases is just a travel hack to blurt out some sentences when you’re on a vacation, at the airport, or…
How did I learn Spanish? Interview with Spring Spanish co-founder
In 2020, I co-founded a language education company called Spring Languages, where we teach languages through Conversation Based Chunking on YouTube and in our Academy….
Learning English through Conversation Based Chunking – Interview with Aussie English
I got interviewed by Peter from Aussie English about using Conversation Based Chunking to learn English! This was a very interesting chat, we gave a…
Geeking Out on Chunking with Olly from StoryLearning
I did a podcast interview with Olly Richards, founder of StoryLearning, where we (as he describes it) “geek out on language teaching methods”! We talk…
Learn any language through chunking – with Actual Fluency
A while ago, I was interviewed on the Actual Fluency podcast by my friend Kris Broholm. Lots of practical advice about how to learn several…
Conversation Based Chunking Talk at Langfest
Last year, I was invited to speak about learning languages through Conversation Based Chunking™ at Langfest, the biggest language conference in North America.I had a great…
Conversation Based Chunking interview – with Language Boost
A while ago, I met up with my friend Jan Van der Aa, co-founder of Language Boost. He read my book “Effortless Conversations” and liked the…
10 Best Youtube Channels to Learn Spanish: for Beginners and Intermediate Language Learners, Free and Paid
Nowadays, one of the best (and free) resources to learn Spanish is YouTube. There are plenty of amazing YouTube Channels for Spanish students that cover…
Learning Spanish for Beginners: The Ultimate Step By Step Guide to Start Learning Spanish
You’re starting to learn Spanish! ¡Felicidades! (Congratulations!) In this article, you’ll find a step-by-step guide that shows you exactly how to learn Spanish when you’re…
11 Best Podcasts to Learn Spanish: for Beginners and Intermediate Language Learners, Free and Paid
One of the best ways to improve your Spanish is listening to Spanish audio a lot. The more, the better! In the past, you might’ve…
How Long Does It Take to Learn Spanish and Speak It Fluently?
If you’ve recently started learning Spanish, you might have asked yourself the question: So how long will it take me to become fluent in Spanish?…
The Ultimate Guide to Practicing Your Listening Skills
Ask 100 language learners what they struggle with most, and many of them will say ‘speaking with a native speaker’. I say: this is misleading!…
The Ultimate Guide to Practicing Your Reading Skills in Your Target Language
There are two types of language learners: people who love reading in their target language and people who loathe it. No matter which category you…
The ultimate guide to practicing writing skills in your target language
Writing is one of the most underrated AND underused exercise to improve your language skills. Understandably so: writing in your target language is not easy….
The 10 Best Tips for Learning Spanish Fast
So you’re learning Spanish? Excellent choice! It’s one of the most useful languages in the world. Now, as you might have noticed already, learning Spanish…
How to Create an Easy to Follow Language Learning Routine That Beats Overwhelm
Have you ever tried to learn a language and became completely lost, frustrated and overwhelmed by all the resources out there and everything that needs…