Unexpected word meanings for a Venezuelan in Argentina Posted by Anais on Jan 21, 2019
Living in Buenos Aires since 2018 has made me aware of the little, funny differences between the Spanish variants you’ll find in the Americas today. Even if it may be on a tiny scale, words have a significant impact in my day-to-day life as a foreigner on the south shore of the Río de la…
Roma and Mexico’s Very Own Alfonso Cuarón Posted by Karoly Molina on Jan 17, 2019
Who has not heard about Netflix’s latest movie Roma? There has been so much talk of the movie and of its director Alfonso Cuarón, of the awards received and of the great movie it is. I recently saw the movie and was taken back by the story as much as by the amazing photography involved. Every shot…
Intermediate Spanish Listening Practice – El Presente de Subjuntivo (Part 2) Posted by Laura & Adam on Jan 12, 2019
In this Spanish lesson we will practice using irregular verbs of El Presente de Subjuntivo, the Spanish Present Subjunctive grammar tense. As usual, first we will review some relevant grammar and vocabulary and then see if you can follow a short listening. This lesson is part of a Spanish course that practices the grammar and…
Top Spanish Songs of 2018 (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jan 9, 2019
¿Te gusta la música? (Do you like music?) If you’re like me, you’ll probably answer “¡Me encanta la música!” (“I love music!”). Not only is listening to music fun, but we can also learn something from it. I love listening to Spanish music, whether it’s that hot new reggaeton jam on the radio or a…
Intermediate Spanish Listening Practice – El Presente de Subjuntivo (Part 1) Posted by Laura & Adam on Jan 1, 2019
Review relevant Spanish grammar and vocabulary and then listen to a conversation in Spanish between two people. Practice using El Pretérito Perfecto de Subjuntivo.
The best events that brought Argentina to the spotlight in 2018 Posted by Anais on Dec 31, 2018
El país del tango was the scenario for many important events in 2018, even within the context of a national economic crisis that has risen Argentina’s inflación to its highest peak since the 90’s. Let’s delve into the most interesting events that made Argentina show up on the news this year. A new satellite in…
Intermediate Spanish Listening Practice – El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto Posted by Laura & Adam on Dec 25, 2018
Review relevant Spanish grammar and vocabulary and then listen to a conversation in Spanish between two people. Practice using El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto.