Talking about work, en español Posted by Adir on Mar 12, 2012
When you do what you love, that’s awesome, isn’t it? However, some people have a terrible time jumping from job to job until they find one that fulfills them. Take a look at the following dialog: Pedro: Te veo malhumorado. ¿Qué te sucede? Luis: A decir verdad, estoy harto de hacer siempre el mismo trabajo…
Chichen Itza Posted by sasha on Mar 12, 2012
With the year 2012 underway, we were thrilled to be heading to one of the great cities of the Maya – Chichen Itza. If the world is really going to come to an end this year, I wanted to at least see where the people who made that bold prediction lived and learn about their…
Spanish Lesson Advanced 30 Uses of the word Hombre Posted by Laura & Adam on Mar 7, 2012
In this advanced level Spanish video lesson we will look into the various uses of the Spanish word “Hombre”. This is an interesting and commonly used Spanish word that is used in a variety of different Spanish phrases and expressions. ¡Hola! ¿Cómo estáis? Hoy vamos a hablar de una palabra que se usa muchísimo en…
How to study at home – useful tips Posted by Adir on Mar 6, 2012
Hey, there! How’ve you been? Learning a language without teachers or going to a school requires a lot of discipline. Here are some useful tips to help you make great use of your time. 1. Everything’s the same Studying at home requires a lot of self-control. Set fixed time slots for studying. For example, eating…
Was it worth it? Sleep on it! Posted by Adir on Mar 5, 2012
Yes, idioms are everywhere and in Spanish it’s not different, so let’s check out some very, but very cool idioms and colloquial expressions to spice your Spanish up a bit! Check out the idiom and the examples. Valer la pena – to be worth it, to be worthwhile, to pay off No vale la pena…
Cancun Posted by sasha on Mar 5, 2012
If you’re flying into Mexico for a trip around the Riviera Maya or the Yucatan, chances are you’ll find yourself in Cancun. While it is true that this city is known more for its wild spring breaks and lavish resorts than anything else, it’s still worth spending at least a night there. For us, it…
Spanish Lesson Intermediate 30 Passive sentences Posted by Laura & Adam on Feb 29, 2012
Hola ¿Qué tal? Hoy vamos a ver las oraciones pasivas. Today we are going to look at how to construct passive sentences in Spanish. The Passive Voice (La voz pasiva) in English is formed by using a form of the verb “to be” followed by a past participle. The same rule applies in Spanish, where…