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Most Popular Spanish Songs of 2017 Posted by sasha on Dec 13, 2017
Me gusta mucho la música. La música nos ayuda a aprender un idioma y aprender sobre la cultura. (I like music a lot. Music helps us learn a language and learn about the culture). Even if you can’t understand all the words, it’s great to listen to music in the language you’re studying. It’s also…
Ser and Estar – The Spanish Verbs “To Be” Posted by sasha on Dec 6, 2017
One thing that takes a little getting used to when you’re new to Spanish is the fact that there are two verbs meaning “to be.” Ser is used for permanent conditions while estar is temporary. You’ll want to learn the conjugations for these verbs plus the Spanish pronouns before continuing with this post. Watch this…
Real City Walking Tour Medellin Posted by sasha on Nov 30, 2017
The best way to get to know Medellín is by joining a Real City Walking Tour. The tours are free (be sure to tip your guide!) and provide an incredible history lesson on Colombia’s City of Eternal Spring. Check out some highlights from the walking tour in this short video and be sure to book…
Medellin – A Dark Past and a Bright Future Posted by sasha on Nov 22, 2017
If all you know about Medellín is what you’ve seen on a certain Netflix show, you’d be forgiven for thinking the city is an incredibly dangerous place. While that was definitely true in the not too distant past, Colombia’s “City of Eternal Spring” has undergone an amazing transformation in the past few decades. In this…
Spanish Power Verbs – Querer Posted by sasha on Nov 15, 2017
In our first post about Spanish power verbs, we learned how to use necesitar (to need). Since we’ve learned how to express needs, we might as well move on to learn how to express wants. In this post, we’ll look at the Spanish power verb querer (to want). Conjugation in Simple Present Once again, we’re…
Spanish Pronouns and the Verbs “To Be” Posted by sasha on Nov 8, 2017
If you’re a beginner learner of Spanish, you’ll want to master the Spanish pronouns and the verbs “to be” right away. That’s right – there are two different verbs meaning “to be” in Spanish. One is for a permanent state, while the other is temporary. Learn more in this short video lesson. Video Follow along…
Studying Spanish in Medellín Posted by sasha on Nov 1, 2017
Spanish is the official language of 20 countries around the world. Of course, there are many differences in pronunciation and vocabulary between these countries. With so many different versions of Spanish, it can be overwhelming trying to decide on a place to study this wonderful language. One place that’s becoming more and more popular is Medellín…