Why is vocabulary so important? Expanding your Spanish vocabulary is key when you want to improve your overall skills or prepare for an advanced exam such as DELE C1. Indeed, once you covered the basics, you must understand the nuances and perceive differences in Spanish words. This will help you…
If you are looking for advice on how to prepare for DELE C1 oral exam this entry was made for you. Today, we will focus on the sections of the speaking part and how they are graded, which will help you prepare for the test. Ready to start? What tasks…
"I want to improve my Spanish pronunciation!". If you can agree with that statement, keep reading. Today, we continue our series in Spanish pronunciation. We're going to take a look at one of the pair of sounds that causes more confusion in non-native speakers: S & Z. La letra S…
If you plan on doing the Camino and walking through Galicia, you might wonder about what you can order to try typical food and taste the local gastronomy. Galicia is located in the North West tip of Spanish peninsula, right between the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of the…
When you start to learn a new language, mastering pronunciation is arguably one of the hardest tasks you face. Indeed, many students complain that, even after many years of studying, they feel their pronunciation is off. To improve your Spanish pronunciation, it is important to practice it daily, even if…
Spanish travel phrases are a great way to feel more comfortable when you travel. Today, we will focus on how to use specific travel phrases for the Camino de Santiago and I will also give you the recording so that you can practice the pronunciation. They will help you communicate…
When learning Spanish, vocabulary is a challenge for many of my students. Indeed, there are thousands of Spanish words to remember and most of them are very different from English. If we add into the mix the pronunciation, gender and register, it can feel a bit daunting to undertake this…
In this month of February, let’s celebrate love in all the diversity of Latin-American music! Today I will share with you 5 love songs in Spanish. These songs are special to me for different reasons. First, they come from 5 different countries, so you can hear the different accents of…
Ah! Love. The one and only thing that can make us feel butterflies. But, do you know how to say this in Spanish? Do you want to learn more Spanish love expressions and their origin? Keep reading! The Spanish language is full of expressions to describe each stage of the romantic relationship. Some of…
Today, we will focus on how to improve your listening skills in Spanish. If you are reading this entry, chances are you've come across some small (and BIG) problems when listening to Spanish or any other foreign language. Let me tell you, you are not alone. Many of my students…