Have you ever considered how different Spanish is spoken in different countries? I never imagined the contrast could be so great. The differences between Latin American Spanish dialects are often much greater than the differences between, for example, US and UK English. My sister's wedding was this weekend, and I met her husband for the first time, a man from Puerto Rico. I …
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Lingopie Review – Learning a language with TV Shows
Are you looking for a creative way to improve your Spanish? You don't have to read endless lists of conjugation tables and repeat phrases in flashcard language apps to become fluent in a language. How would you like to watch cool and interesting TV shows or telenovelas in Spanish while practicing your language skills and having fun at the same time? Lingopie is a language …
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Learn Spanish with Telenovelas – Watch soap operas to improve your language skills
As an adult, learning a new language is rarely easy. In one-hour classes, for example, younger students are better at acquiring language skills. What can older students do to learn a language quickly while making the learning process fun and relaxing? Well, here is an idea: watch telenovelas in Spanish! Myself, I've become addicted to them. Some of them make me crack up. …
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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How To Talk About And Describe Food In Spanish
Food! It’s not only the thing that keeps our bodies strong and healthy, but also such a vital part of cultures around the world. Latin America, especially, has vast and delicious food traditions resulting from the melting pot of ancient and contemporary cultures, as well as the incredible amount of local ingredients. Argentine steaks, Peruvian ceviche, Colombian arepas, or …
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