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 »

Interning Abroad

by Lauren Simmonds on 9/5/2012

It goes without saying that starting a new job with new people in a new place is going to be challenging. As a 20 year-old girl who has been in a new job in a new country for less than a week, leaving all her friends… more »

Spanish words- the best and the worst!

by Chloe Bustin on 12/12/2011

This year has been an incredible one for the growth of the Spanish language. There have been international festivals and cultural celebrations galore. But perhaps, one of the most interesting aspects of the Spanish… more »

Learning Spanish through film

by Chloe Bustin on 11/8/2011 11:52:00 AM

Learning a language and improving your linguistic skills doesn’t just have to centre around vocabulary flashcards or grammar lessons. Recent studies by a consortium of British Universities have shown that the… more »

Bilingual University to open in the US capital

by Chloe Bustin on 10/18/2011 3:11:00 PM

A bilingual university in the United States is to open its doors next month in Wheaton, just north of Washington DC, Maryland. Originating from Puerto Rico, the ‘Sistema Universitaria Ana G Mendez’ (SUAGM)… 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 »

Easy ways to start learning Spanish

by Laura Ellis on 8/3/2010 2:15:00 PM

In the initial stages of learning Spanish, I remember most definitely the fear incited as I was presented with books and newspapersclearly filled with words I didn't and wouldn't understand. However, thanks to… more »

Three great resources for intermediate and advanced students

by Erin on 1/12/2008 1:00:00 PM

I've just discovered three great resources for students and newer practitioners (like myself) of Spanish. All three are projects of Fundéu BBVA , a nonprofit organization formed to "collaborate in the… more »

An interview with Victor Garcia de la Concha, director of the Real Academia Española

by Erin on 12/28/2006 8:00:00 AM

"To learn Spanish well, it is wise to choose an accredited center and, if possible, a center in a Spanish-speaking country, in order to pick up the everyday language". Back in March of 2004, our director of… more »

Ya se puede decir "internet" - The New "Essential Dictionary of Spanish"

by Erin on 12/11/2006 10:00:00 AM

It's official! You can now officially use "internet", "rap" and "chat" in your Spanish conversations and homework. If your teacher complains, tell her or him to take it up with the… more »