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How to Sound More Empathetic in Spanish
When something terrible happens to friends, acquaintances, colleagues, or clients, it may be hard to find the right words to comfort them in Spanish. Empathy is one of the factors that can transform a challenging...
Spanish Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms and synonyms are perfect to have substantial conversations. With them, you can talk about things, feelings and thoughts perfectly. But if you don’t have enough knowledge of different antonyms and synonyms, you...
Spanish Conversation Fillers – From Um to Uh (Part 2)
Spanish conversation fillers are little words and phrases that native speakers use frequently but that you won’t find in a typical Spanish textbook. You can hear them in live interviews, talk shows, phone calls, and,...
Spanish Conversation Fillers – From Um to Uh (Part 1)
Once, a college teacher told me that, when learning languages, you have to create a character for yourself in the language you’re learning. Let’s say, an alter ego that preserves your identity while being submerged in...
The Best Brazilian Books to Improve Your Portuguese
When we think of Brazil, we probably think of their colorful carnivals, lambada dance, great coffee, or football. But their literature is as rich as its football history. Throughout the years there have been tons of...
Learn Another Language with Dubbed Mexican Soap Operas
Mexican soap operas are a great way to learn a new language. And we are not talking just about Spanish. Did you know that Mexican telenovelas have been dubbed into many languages? From English to Greek, and even...
Learn Another Language Through Music: Multilingual Songs
We have listened to music since we were babies. Lullabies and rhymes are our first approaches to music and language and contain characteristics from both: lyrics, rhythm, and melodies. Plus, both work the same parts of...
Learn Spanish with Songs: Future Tense Spanish Practice
Music is a great source of fun and artistry. It helps us express our deepest feelings, or have a good time. But, did you know that it can also help you learn languages? That’s right! Music and language share some of...
American English Pronunciation Tips for Indian Speakers
American English Accent and Pronunciation Work if you’re from IndiaWe know, you have been studying English for many, many years, and you are super fluent in grammar, vocabulary and listening but when it’s time to...
American English Pronunciation Tips for Chinese Speakers
American English Accent and Pronunciation Work if you’re from ChinaWe know that learning a new language can be a very challenging journey. If you’re learning English right now, you probably know that it’s very...
Learn a New Language with International Movie Remakes
Learning a new language usually comes with weeks, months, and even years of taking classes. And then you probably go home to study a little bit more. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a world where you could go home and keep...
How to Say ‘Father’ in 25 Languages
Father's Day is an international celebration. People from all around the world celebrate their father figures for all they've done for their kids and families. We agree that people should thank and love their fathers...
Learn Spanish with Songs: Conditional Tense Spanish Practice
Spanish brings you many benefits: traveling around the world, working in international business, getting a better job, and making new friends. It is also the official language of 22 countries! So, it’s not a surprise...
Popular TV Shows in Different Languages
Improve Your Fluency in a Different Language with TV ShowsWe know that learning a new language can be tough when it’s not your only job. Work, homework, socializing, taking care of the kids, and more, can tire us all....
Your Guide to Colombian Spanish: Regional Accents of Colombia
Colombian Regional AccentsIn Colombia, some multiple dialects and accents stray to a lesser or greater extent from Standard Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Here’s a list of the different Colombian...
