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Most Read Newspapers in Spanish (Part I) Posted by Anais on Nov 25, 2019
From its beginning, the press has represented a driving force for countries all around the world, no matter in which way they inform or entertain their public. Be it in print or online, newspapers have the power to raise awareness concerning issues that affect several or all social groups. To do so, journalists and publishers…
Celebrating the Mexican Revolution Posted by Karoly Molina on Nov 14, 2019
On November 20, Mexico will celebrate 109 years since the revolution from the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. In this post, I will briefly explore what led to the revolution and what the results of this fight were. Porfirio Díaz Porfirio Díaz was a dictador that ruled Mexico from 1876 to 1911. He was a military leader…
Recipe: Day of the Dead Bread Posted by Karoly Molina on Nov 1, 2019
One of my favorite things about this time of the year is the availability of pan de muerto or Day of the Dead bread. In Mexico, people have their selected panaderias or bakeries where they regularly get their pan de muerto. Last year, a friend of mine invited me to her house to bake the bread together, and, while it…
The Most Renowned Spanish-Speaking Writers (Part I) Posted by Anais on Oct 21, 2019
Literature makes all languages spread throughout the world, and in the case of Spanish, it was not only spread but also enriched by the great contributions of a selected group of writers that left an inspiring legacy for universal narrative and poetry. In the coming posts, I will introduce to the most influential authors of…
Ready for Halloween: Scary Movies in Spanish Posted by Karoly Molina on Oct 17, 2019
October isn’t complete without a scary movie marathon or a maratón de películas de terror! A pesar or despite Hollywood being known for the scariest of movies, there are plenty of películas de terror in Spanish that are worth watching. Get ready to practice and scream in Spanish with the following suggestions. Los Tigres No…
The Tale of ‘La Llorona’ Posted by Karoly Molina on Oct 10, 2019
One of the most famous tale or leyenda in Mexico is that of the Llorona or the weeping woman. No childhood in Mexico is complete without your mother having used the Llorona to scare you into doing something. ¡Si no te portas bien, vendrá la Llorona a llevarte muy lejos! ¡Si sigues llorando, vendrá la llorona por ti!…
Latin America Celebrates its Independence Posted by Karoly Molina on Sep 26, 2019
Last week, Mexico celebrated 209 years of independence from Spain, but it wasn’t the only country celebrating! Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua also celebrate their independence this month. In this post, I will briefly share with you the independence stories of these Spanish-speaking countries! ¿Cómo empezó todo? Much of the independence movements…