Hajo Kok started learning Spanish in 2016 with no teacher, no class, and no plan beyond a Steve Kaufmann YouTube video. Ten years later he has 13,000 known words. TL;DR …
TL;DR The Spanish subjunctive is a mood, not a tense. You use it whenever you’re expressing wishes, emotions, doubts, recommendations, or hypothetical situations, almost always in the part of the …
TL;DR I spent years on Duolingo without reaching real fluency. When I switched to learning Spanish through reading and listening to authentic content, my comprehension jumped from 15% to 90%. …
You finally think you’ve mastered Spanish… and then “por” and “para” show up. Why is it gracias por venir but este regalo es para ti? They both mean “for,” right? …
When it comes to romance, basic communication isn’t enough. Your language should be poetic, witty, and romantic. Here are a few Spanish pick up lines to assist you in your …
Spanish stories are a fantastic language learning resource. Not only do you get to lose yourself in a literary world (or something closer to the real world if you’re reading …
Learning a new language doesn’t have to be difficult, time-consuming, or boring. In fact, one of the best ways to improve your Spanish fluency is to increase how much of …
Updated June 2026 TL;DR: Spanish has two verbs that both mean “to be”: ser and estar. Use ser for permanent or defining qualities (identity, origin, relationships, time). Use estar for …
I have been busy making friends with Spanish speaking people here in Vancouver, and one of them doesn’t seem to like me. I don’t mind, it is all in the …
Have you made the decision to learn Spanish but not sure how and where to begin? First off, congratulations on pursing language learning! Achieving a bilingual status is not only …
Colombia is a beautiful country with mesmerizing places to visit and stunning natural scenery. In fact, Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world. Because Colombia is large …
The most universal form of communication is a smile. A smile can mean a lot of things, but a laugh is even better. This is why, it is important to …
In every language, there are always inside jokes, a play on words, and funny phrases that can make you laugh—or at least everyone around you if you’re the object of …
Amorcito! My love! We all know that Spanish speakers are more effervescent in their communications than those in English-speaking cultures. We also all know that they are more passionate and …
Make life easy and ease into Spanish by challenging yourself to sit back, relax, and listen to… audio books! (audiolibros) Audio books can help you learn Spanish by improving your …
