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Mi Experiencia en la Copa del Mundo Posted by sasha on Jul 11, 2018
El mes pasado fui a Rusia para la Copa del Mundo. Mi padre es de Rusia, pero nunca había ido. Viajé allí con mi hermano menor. Esta es mi experiencia en la Copa del Mundo. Nos quedamos en Rusia por dos semanas. Visitamos las dos ciudades más grandes: Moscú y San Petersburgo. Me gustaron las dos ciudades, pero creo…
Spanish Representation at the World Cup 2018 Posted by Karoly Molina on Jun 28, 2018
Unless you have been under a rock, you have heard plenty of coverage of the World Cup 2018 in Russia. The first round is almost done, and there have been many surprises. Eight of the thirty-two teams at this year’s event are from Spanish speaking countries. Here is a list of who is playing and what…
Torres del Paine Posted by sasha on Jun 27, 2018
If you were to make a list of the most beautiful places on Earth, Torres del Paine in the south of Chile would have to be on there. This national park is absolutely stunning and is one of the most popular places to visit in the country. Today we’ll take a closer look at Torres…
Machu Picchu Jungle Trek Posted by sasha on Jun 13, 2018
Machu Picchu is high on every traveler’s bucket list, and for good reason. The ancient city of the Incas is an incredible place to visit. The only problem is that it’s just not that easy to get to. You might as well make an adventure out of it and do a multi-day Machu Picchu jungle…
Book Review: La Sombra del Viento Posted by Karoly Molina on May 24, 2018
One of my preferred methods of practicing a language is reading literature originally written in that language as well as watching movies in those languages. The added benefit I see is the cultural richness of these two methods. There are risks of falling into stereotypes, but my experience is that, if it is originally from…
Valparaiso Posted by sasha on Apr 19, 2018
After exploring the Chilean capital of Santiago, we’re headed to the coast to visit another famous city – Valparaíso. This hilly port city is famous for its colorful buildings, vibrant street art, bohemian vibe, and wild New Year’s Eve party. Let’s learn all about Valparaíso and learn a lot of Spanish at the same time as we…
Wedding Traditions in Mexico Posted by Karoly Molina on Apr 12, 2018
Spring is here and with it comes the inevitable wedding season! Weddings or bodas are a momentous occasion to celebrate the union of a pareja or couple by eating, drinking and dancing. In Mexico, weddings are very important. Families spend plenty of time and dinero planning a wedding. Here are some of the tradiciones in…