Now that international flights (vuelos internacionales) are back in full swing, you're probably as excited as we are to book your flight tickets to visit foreign countries. If you're studying Spanish (of any variety) and you're planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country, this Spanish airport vocabulary guide will definitely come in handy. Not only can you practice …
Saber Vs Conocer: What’s The Difference?
One of the most confusing verb pairs in Spanish is the SABER vs. CONOCER one. Both of these verbs mean TO KNOW in English; that’s why in order to master these Spanish verbs, students need to understand the differences and how to know when to use the correct verb. Today we will explore their subtle difference in meaning, uses, and conjugation, and we will illustrate them with …
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The Definitive Quick Guide To SER & ESTAR In Spanish
ESTAR and SER are two of the most important Spanish verbs and two of the trickiest too, as they have a single correlative in English- be. Helping our students understand when to use ESTAR and SER should be a priority in your lesson plans, and it’s a good idea to keep a good SER and ESTAR worksheet at hand. Today, I will list the most common uses of SER and ESTAR illustrated …
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How to Describe the Weather in Spanish – Useful Expressions
Talking about the weather is probably one of the most common icebreakers when we’re traveling and we want to make new friends. Today, we will learn when to use SER and ESTAR to talk about the weather. We will also explore the most common verbs and structures, and useful weather words and expressions to hold a conversation about the weather in Spanish. This …
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How Rioplatense & Argentine Spanish Are Different From Other Latin American Dialects
Have you ever wondered what distinguishes Argentinian Spanish from other Latin American varieties? Today, we’ll be exploring the pronunciation, accent, and slang of Argentina. It’s no secret that the Latin American Spanish dialect is an evolving language. And the Spanish spoken in Argentina and Uruguay is probably one of the most peculiar varieties, both for its phonology …