Mistakes. And why they should be cherished.
We all make them. We all wince with embarrassment the moment one inadvertently escapes our lips, or as we gradually fathom in the aftermath of making one just why exactly asking for a ‘coño de...
View ArticleMy list of invaluable online resources as an expat living in Spain
We had a power cut the other night. I hate power cuts, and especially when they happen at night; I am invariably prevented from doing anything that I want to be doing (if my laptop battery is low,...
View ArticleA Spanish Inquisition: Scribbler in Seville
I’ve been to Sevilla many times before, and despite my reservations on the subject of its much lauded feria, I must confess I am secretly enamoured with the Andalusian capital. In fact, had it not been...
View ArticleThe Transition
I’ll never forget my first night in Spain. It was the start of a new chapter, and one that I had undertaken completely by myself. Initially I had been excited, ready to throw myself in at the deep end....
View ArticleEmbarking on a fourth year in Spain: Five personal goals
I’ll tell you a secret: I am terrible at setting myself personal goals. Worse still, I am even more terrible at fulfilling them. I suppose this is because I tend not to actually write anything down,...
View Article5 Tips on How to Learn Spanish before moving to Spain
Learning a foreign language from scratch, as an adult, is a very difficult thing to do, yet something that is fundamentally important if we are to successfully integrate into expat life. The range of...
View ArticleA Different Sort of Spanish Course at Delengua, Granada
I’ve lost count of the amount of classes, teachers, textbook and online practice exams that have contributed to my learning of Spanish. I’d be lying if I said that these approaches haven’t helped– I...
View ArticleTell-tale signs that you’re becoming fluent in another language
Becoming ‘fluent’ in another language is the nemesis of many an expat. It’s the challenge we are faced with on a daily basis; what we are constantly asked about when we return home; the ultimate...
View ArticleLearn Spanish from Anywhere in The World. For Free!
Want to learn Spanish from anywhere in the world, from any device, for free!? Here’s your chance with an exclusive, week-long contest with Wlingua, one of the best language-learning apps on the market....
View ArticleYou Say Coche, I say Carro: Differences between Castellano and Mexican Spanish
People interested in learning Spanish often ask whether there is a difference between Spanish immersion programs in Spain and Spanish immersion courses in Mexico. Well, in terms of teaching style,...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best App to Learn Spanish?
The advent of smartphone technology has totally redefined the process of language learning. We can now learn Spanish or any other language wherever and whenever we like, as long as we’ve got enough...
View ArticleHow to use the Spanish verb ‘ir’ (to go)
Ir is an important verb to learn in Spanish. It’s how you describe where you’re going, and where you’ve been. As a Spanish speaker, you’ll find yourself using the many different forms of ir on a daily...
View ArticleHow to Speed Up Your Learning of Spanish
Learning a new language can be hard, especially as you get into the more advanced grammar and vocabulary. It can be very frustrating too, particularly if you feel like you’re making slow progress....
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