The ultimate crossover isn’t on TV, it’s in real life with English and Spanish! Languages have influenced one another for as long as humans have been able to speak, even more so when different cultures interact and coexist. Some words that we use as English speakers can be easily traced back to another language; for …
They say actions speak louder than words, so learning how to say and use verbs should be twice as loud! This article reviews the basics when it comes to Spanish verb conjugation and teaches you how to conjugate in different tenses like the past, present, and future. How Does Spanish Verb Conjugation Work? Conjugation is …
I’m back to reviewing! My name is Kirsten and I am a Spanish teacher in the United States that has taught Spanish to all ages and language levels. Recently I purchased and reviewed Rosetta Stone’s Latin American Spanish program as part of my mission to evaluate Spanish resources for independent learners. This time, I am …
Whether you want to haggle at the flea market or discuss the stock market, learning numbers in Spanish is a practical skill that you can learn here today! Much like in English, numbers in Spanish follow a logical pattern and are used in daily life. This article will teach you how to count Spanish numbers …
Despite having the name “imperfect,” this Spanish tense has nothing to do with flaws or defects. Actually, the imperfect tense in Spanish is used to talk about things you “used to” do or “were” doing in the past, as well as to set the scene for a story. The imperfect tense is often taught in …
If you are reading this article, you are likely competent in the present tense in Spanish and are looking to advance to the next level by learning to talk about the past. Or perhaps you simply want to be able to say a few things in Spanish using the past tense and have stumbled upon …
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Believe it or not, you don’t have to be fluent in a foreign language to travel to another country! If you don’t speak Spanish but dream to go to Spain, Mexico, Peru, or any other Spanish-speaking country, look no further. This guide includes many situations that travelers encounter such as taking public transport, checking into …
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What Is the Present Perfect In Spanish? Have you ever played the game “Never Have I Ever” with your friends? The statements made in this game are great examples of the present perfect tense. The present perfect is when we use the verb “to have” with the past participle to express past events, such as …
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“The” is the most used word in the English language, yet for such a common word we use every day it can be hard to define. What exactly does “the” mean? “The” is a definite article – it goes in front of a noun to help define the word. To demonstrate, the word “chair” by …
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What is the Spanish Possessive? When going to someone’s house for a visit, you may have heard the host welcome you and other guests by saying mi casa es su casa, which means “my house is your house.” This Spanish phrase has somehow made its way into American English, and is a great example of …
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Body Parts in Spanish The human body (el cuerpo humano) is important – it’s what you live in! Being able to talk about your body and body parts in Spanish is one of the first steps to becoming proficient, and is actually quite useful in basic conversation. Imagine you are climbing Machu Picchu in Peru …
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