Learning Spanish can be tough, and one of the hardest things is mastering its beautiful but unfamiliar sounds. This is not only because there are many Spanish phonemes that do not exist in English (we are looking at you, Spanish R!), but also because there are a few familiar letters that are pronounced differently than(…)

If you’ve just arrived in Mexico and you cannot understand half of what the locals are saying, don’t start hyperventilating. You didn’t get on the wrong plane. The explanation is probably very simple: despite your efforts as a Spanish learner, you may be a bit lacking in the Mexican slang department. Knowing Mexican slang words(…)

Would you believe us if we told you the United States is the fifth-largest Spanish-speaking country in the world? Well, you better do! According to a 2021 report by Statista, with more than 40 million native speakers, the US is currently ahead of Venezuela and Peru, and not very far from Spain! Add to this the(…)

Do you want to move abroad to experience new cultures and meet new people? Or maybe you’re looking to widen your job opportunities and get a salary bump by learning a new language? In any case, you’re probably wondering which language will allow you to reach your objectives. Two of the most popular languages to(…)

American children are great at remembering stuff. Ask a group of 7-year-olds how many letters there are in the English ABC, and you’ll see a few hands shoot up in the air. “26!”, they will shout in unison. In fact, they may answer your question with a song. With Spanish-speaking students, however, you might get(…)

Many people look to Europe when planning their year abroad or when thinking of studying in a new and foreign land. However, Mexico may just be the ticket you’ve been looking for. Mexico has a distinctly Latin American feel, with a much different day-to-day lifestyle than Canada or the United States. It’s got a rich(…)

So you want to learn Spanish? Well, let us tell you that if you are learning a language, are proficient and wanting to keep up the practice, or even just looking for a fun way to pick up some new vocabulary, podcasts might just be for you! And the best thing about podcasts is that(…)

Classic Mexican television shows are just as popular today as they were in decades past. Shot in low-quality color, physical comedy reigned supreme, and laughter at every twist and turn of the plot was–and is–all but guaranteed. Don’t let the fact that these shows were produced in Mexico lead you to believe that their popularity(…)

Are you learning Spanish? Do you want to give yourself the full experience of learning by immersing yourself in a Spanish speaking city? You have plenty to choose from! With 20 countries around the world speaking Spanish as an official language, there are so many places you could go. How about Guadalajara in Mexico? Here(…)