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Medellin – A Dark Past and a Bright Future Posted by sasha on Nov 22, 2017
If all you know about Medellín is what you’ve seen on a certain Netflix show, you’d be forgiven for thinking the city is an incredibly dangerous place. While that was definitely true in the not too distant past, Colombia’s “City of Eternal Spring” has undergone an amazing transformation in the past few decades. In this…
Spanish Pronouns and the Verbs “To Be” Posted by sasha on Nov 8, 2017
If you’re a beginner learner of Spanish, you’ll want to master the Spanish pronouns and the verbs “to be” right away. That’s right – there are two different verbs meaning “to be” in Spanish. One is for a permanent state, while the other is temporary. Learn more in this short video lesson. Video Follow along…
Survival Phrases in Spanish Posted by sasha on Oct 11, 2017
We’ve all been there before – traveling to a new country and having absolutely no idea how to communicate with people. While it’s true that you’ll find English speakers in countries like Spain, Argentina, and Mexico, it’s not as prevalent as you may think. A much better idea is to learn some survival phrases in…
Common Greetings in Spanish Posted by sasha on Sep 26, 2017
If you’re new to Spanish, one of the first things you’ll want to do is learn some common greetings. Even if you can’t speak much of the language, being able to greet people goes a long way. Before your trip to Mexico, Colombia, or Spain, why not try and learn some common Spanish greetings? Follow…
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…
Introduce Yourself in Spanish Posted by sasha on Jun 7, 2017
Hola everyone! I’m the new guy here – to the blog and to the Spanish speaking world. You may have seen a few videos I’ve posted so far giving tours of Mexico City and the ruins of Teotihuacan. In this post I’d like to introduce myself and help you do the same in Spanish. My…