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El Alfabeto (The Spanish Alphabet) Posted by sasha on Aug 30, 2017
New to Spanish? You’ll want to start off by learning the alphabet. Follow this video to learn the 27 letters of the Spanish alphabet plus two common digraphs that used to be letters. Each one gives a Spanish word as an example as well. Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation Guide Follow this video and practice saying the…
Lucha Libre in Mexico Posted by sasha on Aug 16, 2017
Lucha libre is a huge part of Mexican culture. The high-flying, masked luchadores attract thousands of fans to arenas across the country all throughout the year. The biggest fight nights can be seen at Arena Mexico in DF and Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara. Check out some highlights of the action in and out of the ring…
A Guide to Lucha Libre Posted by sasha on Aug 9, 2017
As is the case in much of the Spanish-speaking world, football is definitely the most popular sport in Mexico. When it comes to uniquely Mexican sports, though, you just can’t beat the high-flying action of lucha libre. On any given Friday night, all 17,000 seats at Arena México are full of people cheering on their…
Mi Familia (My Family) Posted by sasha on Aug 2, 2017
One of the best ways for beginners of any language to practice is by talking about your family. By giving basic details such as name, age, and job for your family members, you get to practice making introductions several times. You can also practice asking other people about their family members to get you familiar…
Video Tour of Chapultapec Castle Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2017
The beautiful Castillo de Chapultapec should be high on your list when visiting Mexico City. It has been a military college, observatory, and an imperial/presidential residence over the years. These days, it’s home to the Museo Nacional de Historia. It’s a fascinating place to visit, full of artifacts that spotlight Mexico’s culture and history. See what…
Castillo de Chapultepec Posted by sasha on Jul 25, 2017
In all of North America, there’s only one structure that can truly claim to be a castle – Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultapec Castle). It’s located inside of Mexico City’s Chapultapec Park, and it’s the only castle on the continent to have actually housed royalty. Let’s explore this beautiful castle, starting with a bit of history. History…
Me Encantan Los Tacos (I Love Tacos) Posted by sasha on Jul 12, 2017
A popular thing to do these days it to have Taco Tuesdays. Why limit tacos to just once a week, though? Here in Mexico, it’s Taco Every Day. If your idea of a taco is a crunchy shell, ground beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, you may be in for a surprise when you order your…