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Welcome to our blog—your go-to space for exploring Spanish educational content that goes far beyond textbooks.
Here, you’ll find a curated mix of articles designed to help you grow in your language journey. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, our blog offers something for everyone: grammar breakdowns, vocabulary tips, cultural reflections, language learning strategies, and more.
We believe that language is not just a system of rules, but a living, evolving tool for communication and connection. That’s why our content is rooted in real contexts and inspired by authentic Spanish-speaking experiences—from festivals in Andalusia to idiomatic expressions in Latin America, from linguistic curiosities to current social debates.
Our team of ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language) educators shares insights based on years of teaching experience, both online and in person. We aim to make Spanish accessible, practical, and enjoyable, helping you feel more confident as a speaker and more curious as a learner.
You can also expect interviews with teachers and students, recommendations for podcasts and books, language-learning challenges, and reflections on what it really means to “live” a language. Each article is written with care, and many include useful examples or downloadable materials to support your self-study or classroom experience.
We know that every learner is different. Some of you are preparing for an exam, others are planning a trip, and many just want to better connect with Spanish-speaking people. That’s why we try to offer content that’s varied, relevant, and always learner-focused.
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¡Venga, vale, anda! Spanish Discourse Markers for Every Occasion (part 1)
Now that I’ve lived in Spain for over a year, I constantly hear a steady stream of little “extra” words that seem to pop up in every conversation, especially: venga, vale, anda. I understood “venga” to mean “come” (from the verb “venir”), so I wasn’t sure why everyone...
Best Spanish Movies & TV Shows to Improve Your Listening Comprehension
One of the ways in which I practice my Spanish listening comprehension skills is by watching movies and TV shows in Spanish. I can read Spanish fairly well and write it decently well, but listening to my non-native language makes me feel like I haven’t been...
Christmas Traditions: Spain vs. United States/Canada
This will be my second Christmas in Spain, but my first celebrating it with a Spanish boyfriend and some of his non-English-speaking family. If I wanted to learn Spanish through unique cultural experiences, boy was this the opportunity! Coming from Canada by way of...
A Relaxing Day Trip to Balneario Baños de Montemayor
If you’ve been staying in La Iglesuela del Tiétar taking intensive Spanish courses in Spain, I have no doubt that you’re enjoying it – I mean, what’s not to like about mountains, a fun way to learn and quiet village life? But I personally know how exhausted your brain...
More False Friends When Learning Spanish
Since my last blog post about false friends when learning Spanish, I’ve collected a list of 11 more false friends. These are words in two languages that look or sound similar but have very different meanings. And because the word appears familiar, it can easily trick...
Wine Tasting at Bodega Huellas del Tiétar
The road to Bodega Huellas del Tiétar winds through the Tiétar Valley—one of those routes that makes you roll the windows down just to smell the sun-dried grass and fig trees. By the time you reach Lanzahíta, a tiny village nestled into the southern slopes of the...
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¡Venga, vale, anda! Spanish Discourse Markers for Every Occasion (part 1)
Now that I’ve lived in Spain for over a year, I constantly hear a steady stream of little “extra” words that seem to pop up in every conversation, especially: venga, vale, anda. I understood “venga” to mean “come” (from the verb “venir”), so I wasn’t sure why everyone...
Best Spanish Movies & TV Shows to Improve Your Listening Comprehension
One of the ways in which I practice my Spanish listening comprehension skills is by watching movies and TV shows in Spanish. I can read Spanish fairly well and write it decently well, but listening to my non-native language makes me feel like I haven’t been...
Christmas Traditions: Spain vs. United States/Canada
This will be my second Christmas in Spain, but my first celebrating it with a Spanish boyfriend and some of his non-English-speaking family. If I wanted to learn Spanish through unique cultural experiences, boy was this the opportunity! Coming from Canada by way of...