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About "Best Dictionaries" and the "Best Spanish Dictionary"
by Lauris on 12/20/2012
Every time that a student asks us to recommend a dictionary, we should bare in mind a series of questions in order to give the best advice each time.For a student of basic level Spanish (A1, A2), having a bilingual… more »
How to use the dictionary when learning the Spanish Language
by Lauris on 12/6/2012
Frequently, we Spanish teachers encounter students who suffer from a condition known as “dictionary addiction”. I personally like to call it Dictionary-Itis: the unhealthy dependence upon a book as a flotation device… more »
Useful Applications in Spanish Teaching
by Dilek on 10/22/2012
Language learning methods have been evolved since last decade with the engagement of technology. Phone or tablet applications are one of the most useful way to study Spanish.It’s been a short while when smartphones and… more »
Cultural Climate Change Across Spain
by Laura on 8/28/2012
The broad stereotypes of the cold Northerners and the warm Southerners are so readily accepted both within and without Spain – and not entirely without reason. They talk of a conservatism which finds its place in those… more »
San Fermin: Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain
by Laura on 7/2/2012
The very noble, very loyal, and very heroic city (according to its motto) of Pamplona hosts the festival of San Fermin between July 7th and 14th each year.Named after the pious Saint Fermin, the festival of San… more »
A Tribute Album For Spanish Poet
by Dilek on 4/16/2012
Mexican singer Chavela Vargas pays homage to Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca in her latest album “ The Full Moon” (La Luna Grande).Costa Rica born singer has lived for seven decades in Mexico and recorded 80 albums.… more »
How to quickly get the Spanish Nationality: Being famous helps!
by Kimberly on 11/10/2011 9:51:00 AM
Last Friday the Spanish government decided to grant two Puerto Rican (American) artists the Spanish nationality.Usually the process is complicated and takes a long time but after a Cabinet meeting presided by Prime… more »
Vuelta a España sweeps across Spain
by Matthew Leake on 8/24/2011 9:44:00 AM
The 66th edition of la Vuelta a España, Spain’s biggest bike race, began in the coastal resort of Benidorm last Saturday. From this point a field of over 200 of the world’s best professional cyclists from… more »
10 romantic getaways to say "I love you" in Spanish
by Matthew Leake on 8/9/2011
Are you looking to be romantic and say “I love you” the Spanish way whilst spending time with your partner in Spain? Recite a Spanish love poem in the late afternoon sun, enjoy a walk on the beach or listen to a… more »
Fiesta Quinceañera - Birthday Celebrations in Latin America
by Lindsay Cook on 5/18/2011 12:03:22 PM
I recently saw some photos of an Argentinean friend’s 15th birthday party. Although her family isn’t really rich she was wearing dress which was very formal and similar to one that a princess would wear!… more »