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The Argentinean Asado Explained Posted by Anais on Sep 30, 2019
Did you know that the land of mate, wine, tango, and soccer is also home to one of the best beefs in the world? Argentineans are very proud to have the highest quality meat and they really make the most out of it. You surely have heard of Argentinean barbeque before, but in this post…
Ecosia: Planting Trees While Surfing the Web Posted by Anais on Sep 23, 2019
In my previous post I told you the consequences of the most recent Amazon fires, which are still ravaging countless hectares of the lushest place on planet Earth. I know how frustrating it is to watch all this devastation while feeling like you are unable to help. Luckily, however, there is something you can still…
Fires in the Amazon: El pulmón del planeta está en llamas Posted by Anais on Aug 26, 2019
The Amazonas is one of Earth’s key ecological regions — so much so that it has been nicknamed “el pulmón del planeta” (the planet’s lung) — but the most recent forest fires registered there are unprecedented, according to weather and conservation monitoring agencies. Encompassing a bioma that covers approximately 6.7 million square kilometers of South…
Argentina’s Instability on the Spotlight (+ Vocabulary) Posted by Anais on Aug 19, 2019
You have probably heard a lot about Argentina this week, as South America’s second largest nation was “the thing” of the week in global news. In this post I’ll give you some key facts to better understand what’s happening down here regarding politics and the local economy. I’ll also introduce the most resounding words constantly…
Copa América 2019: Brazil’s controverted victory Posted by Anais on Jul 15, 2019
The 46th edition of the Copa América, the oldest international football competition organized by the Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (South American Football Confederation), took place in Brazil from 14 June to 7 July 2019. Brazil won its ninth title after defeating Peru 3-1 in the final match. It is Brazil’s first title since 2007. But…
Argentina’s National Flag Day Posted by Anais on Jun 24, 2019
On June 20th, Argentineans celebrated el Día de la Bandera Nacional (Flag Day) and commemorated the death of its creator, Manuel Belgrano, one of the most important independence leaders, who died on June 20th, 1820. Flag Day celebrations in Argentina have a special venue: el Monumento Nacional a la Bandera (National Flag Memorial), located in…
¡Adivina adivinanza! 10 amusing Spanish Riddles Posted by Anais on May 20, 2019
Apart from exercising your brain and foster your critical thinking, riddles can help you learn new vocabulary and retain it longer in your mind. They also make you think in Spanish, which is key in the language acquisition process. In my previous post, you learned very common sayings to impart wisdom everywhere. Now, I bring…