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Best Spanish Shows on Netflix to Learn Spanish (All Levels)

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 11 Sep, 2026
11 best Spanish shows on Netflix

If you are looking for the absolute best Spanish shows on Netflix to learn Spanish, we have a solid list of recommendations. Learning a language doesn’t have to mean staring …

Tyler Tolman 11 Sep, 2026
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Learn Spanish with My Daughter’s Father

Posted by Avatar photo Estelle on 28 Aug, 2026
Learn Spanish with My Daughter's Father on LingQ

TL;DR You can turn My Daughter’s Father into a full Spanish lesson by watching it with Spanish subtitles on and importing the subtitle track into LingQ with the browser extension. …

Avatar photo Estelle 28 Aug, 2026
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Spanish Vocabulary: The 1,000 Words That Matter Most

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 19 Aug, 2026
Learning core Spanish vocabulary words

Most Spanish learners try to learn vocabulary in the order their textbook arbitrarily presents it: colors in chapter two, furniture in chapter five, professions in chapter nine. There’s nothing wrong …

Tyler Tolman 19 Aug, 2026
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Learn Spanish with The Truthers: Vocabulary & Import Guide

Posted by Avatar photo Estelle on 17 Aug, 2026
Learn Spanish with The Truthers on LingQ

TL;DR You can turn The Truthers into a full Spanish lesson by watching it with Spanish subtitles on and importing the subtitle track into LingQ with the browser extension. No …

Avatar photo Estelle 17 Aug, 2026
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The DOCTOR Acronym in Spanish: When to Use Ser (and PLACE for Estar)

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 14 Jul, 2026
DOCTOR and PLACE acronym for ser and estar in Spanish showing each letter with examples

You have studied Spanish for months. You know the vocabulary. And then a sentence appears and you freeze: ser or estar? Both mean “to be.” Both are everywhere. And the …

Tyler Tolman 14 Jul, 2026
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How to Be Fluent in Spanish: Hajo’s 13,000-Word Story

Posted by Elle on 25 Jun, 2026
Hajo Kok, LingQ member since 2016, illustrating his self-study journey to fluency in Spanish with 13,000+ known words built without formal classes

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 …

Elle 25 Jun, 2026
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Spanish Subjunctive: A Complete Guide With Real Examples

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 23 Apr, 2026
Spanish Subjunctive: A Complete Guide With Real Examples

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 …

Tyler Tolman 23 Apr, 2026
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Learn Spanish Through Reading: How I Went from 15% to 90% Comprehension

Posted by Avatar photo LingQ on 02 Apr, 2026
The Best Way to Learn Spanish: My Journey to Fluency

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%. …

Avatar photo LingQ 02 Apr, 2026
Duolingolearn SpanishSpanishSpanish reading
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Por vs Para – The Ultimate Guide

Posted by North on 21 Oct, 2025
Por vs Para - The Ultimate Guide

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? …

North 21 Oct, 2025
Basic Spanishlearn SpanishSpanish
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50 Spanish Pick-Up Lines (Piropos) to Try

Posted by Avatar photo LingQ on 23 Sep, 2025
50 Spanish Pick Up Lines You Should Try!

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 …

Avatar photo LingQ 23 Sep, 2025
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Free Spanish Short Stories To Accelerate Your Learning

Posted by Elle on 24 Dec, 2024

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 …

Elle 24 Dec, 2024
EnglishLearning Spanish
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Learn Spanish with YouTube: 10 Binge-Worthy Channels

Posted by Avatar photo LingQ on 10 Sep, 2024

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 …

Avatar photo LingQ 10 Sep, 2024
English
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Ser vs Estar: The Complete Guide With Chart and Examples

Posted by Avatar photo LingQ on 12 Jul, 2024

Updated June 2026 Still mixing up ser and estar? You’re not alone, and the fix isn’t more grammar rules. Practice ser/estar on real Spanish content in LingQ → TL;DR: Spanish …

Avatar photo LingQ 12 Jul, 2024
Basic SpanishEnglish
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Te Amo vs Te Quiero: How to say I Love You in Spanish

Posted by Lykke on 23 May, 2024

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 …

Lykke 23 May, 2024
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Spanish for Beginners: Where to Find the Best Content

Posted by Avatar photo LingQ on 23 Feb, 2024

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 …

Avatar photo LingQ 23 Feb, 2024
Basic SpanishEnglish
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