Demystifying the Subjunctive Tense in Spanish
When learning Spanish, one of the most intriguing and often perplexing aspects is the subjunctive mood. Unlike in English, where the subjunctive is rarely used, Spanish thrives on it to express emotions, doubts, desires, hypothetical situations, and more. But what exactly is the subjunctive mood, why is it so important, and how can you master […]
Let’s Finally Learn How to Speak Spanish!
Learning Spanish has been on your to-do list for a while now, hasn’t it? Whether it’s for travel, work, or just for fun, the idea of finally being able to hold a conversation in Spanish is super exciting. But where do you start? And how do you stay motivated? Don’t worry— we’ve got you covered! […]
Let’s talk about learning Spanish!
With over 500 million speakers worldwide, Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the world. In this blog, we’ll explore some tips and resources for learning Spanish: Immerse yourself in the language: One of the best ways to learn Spanish is by immersing yourself in the language. This means listening to Spanish music, watching Spanish […]
What is the difference between ser and estar?
Ser? Estar? ¡Ay caramba! One of the first challenges you bump into when studying Spanish is how to tackle ser versus estar. The bad news is they both translate as “to be” in English so that makes things a little spicy. The good news? Knowing nothing, you’ve got a 50/50 chance of getting it right. Could be worse! To […]
Spanish Expressions with Tener
One thing that can be a bit of a curve ball for the beginning Spanish learner is that certain expressions use the verb tener (to have), in places where English would use the verb “to be”. For example, to say things like “I am 25 years old” or “I am hungry”, in Spanish you actually say “I […]