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¿Qué puedes hacer en Puerto Vallarta? Posted by sasha on Jan 22, 2018
¿Qué puedes hacer en Puerto Vallarta? ¡Puedes hacer mucho! En Puerto Vallarta hay playas, montañas, jardines, galerías, arte callejero y muchos restaurantes y bares. (What can you do in Puerto Vallarta? You can do a lot! In Puerto Vallarta there are beaches, mountains, gardens, galleries, street art and many bars and restaurants.) Check out 15 of…
Possessive Adjectives in Spanish Posted by sasha on Jan 17, 2018
One thing that can trip up beginner learners of Spanish is possessive adjectives. You have to think about whether the noun you’re referring to is masculine or feminine, singular or plural. There’s also the same word for your, his, her, its, and their! We’re here to help you sort through it all with an easy…
New Year’s Resolution – Learn Spanish Posted by sasha on Jan 15, 2018
¿Cuál es su propósito de Año Nuevo? (What is your New Year’s resolution?) I’m sure your answer is, “Mi resolución de Año Nuevo es aprender español” (My New Year’s resolution is to learn Spanish.” The beginning of the year is a time that many people resolve to learn a new language. Unfortunately, many give up…
Bienvenido a Puerto Vallarta Posted by sasha on Jan 10, 2018
Puerto Vallarta es uno de mis lugares favoritos en el mundo (Puerto Vallarta is one of my favorite places in the world). It’s a beautiful place with beaches on one side and mountains on the other. The people are super friendly, the food is delicious, and the nightlife is epic. Allow me to introduce you to…
Spanish Power Verbs – Gustar Posted by sasha on Jan 8, 2018
When you’re a beginner at Spanish, a great strategy is to master a handful of power verbs to get you speaking. For those who are traveling in the Spanish-speaking world and really just need to survive, getting the hang of some key power verbs allows you to express basic things like needs and wants. Go…
A Walk on the Malecon – Puerto Vallarta Posted by sasha on Dec 27, 2017
While the beach is great, you’ve got to leave it to stroll on El Malecón when traveling in Puerto Vallarta. This mile-long promenade is full of beautiful sculptures and great ocean views. It’s also got plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops. Check out some highlights of a walk on El Malecón in this short video:
A Guide to the Spanish Verbs Ser and Estar Posted by sasha on Dec 20, 2017
If you’re a newbie to Spanish such as I am, one of the most difficult things to grasp is how to use the two verbs meaning “to be” – ser and estar. Here’s a guide to the Spanish verbs ser and estar, with a short introduction, some examples, and links to several more in-depth posts…