With its vibrant history and diverse influences, the Spanish language is a treasure trove of unique expressions. However, some of these phrases can be particularly challenging for some learners to grasp. That’s the purpose of this guide: to help you shed some light on a selection of frequently used Spanish expressions, from foundational basics to […]
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Traditional learning method Like many of us, I learned my first foreign language in school. As a German, learning English as a second language in school is mandatory, though I also chose to learn Latin and French a few years later. Unfortunately, besides English, I could never pick up the other two languages to speak them
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Without a doubt, learning Spanish is a plus for any foreign student. It is not only a tool to use as a language to travel around Spain or Latin America. It is also an added value to any CV or to increase the possibilities of being able to opt for more professional career opportunities in
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Nowadays, foreign languages play a major role in our personal and professional lives. In addition to taking classes in a school, which remains the most common way to learn in order to get the basics, it is now possible to learn Spanish from behind a screen. This is what we call e-learning 2.0. We have
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As in practically any language, the verb hacer is one of the most used and recurrent verb, also when learning Spanish. However in our language, its meaning will vary depending on the context. Grab your pencil and learn with this weeks post. The verb hacer is one of the most versatile verbs when learning Spanish. In fact, in
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The English love Spain, not only for its gastronomy and its climate, but they also love its language. Learning Spanish for English people is relatively easy because of its phonetics, however, they have difficulties with sounds like the initial and intervocalic r and the j. The grammar is not easy either. Thousands of English people travel to
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When it comes to learning a language we always encounter difficulties. Assimilating new vocabulary and grammar that is different from what we are used to can make us feel discouraged at first. If we want to learn Spanish in a more enjoyable way, we can always count on the classics of Spanish literature to broaden our
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Knowing more than one language is a prerequisite in the business world. For an expatriate, travelling to another country, and knowing at least English fluently is essential, but what other languages are most important in the business world? Spanish especially for non-Spanish or Latin American companies, has become a key language. In fact, it is the fourth most
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Without a doubt, learning Spanish is a plus for any foreign student. It is not only a tool to use as a language to travel around Spain or Latin America. It is also an added value to any CV or to increase the possibilities of being able to opt for more professional career opportunities in
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If you have not yet decided to study a Spanish course, this article we will bring you the best selection of them all! You should not forget, when choosing a Spanish course, that not all of them are the same and not all of them fit the same profile. In the same way people who
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Spanish is a language that is as beautiful as it is complex. Therefore, foreigners that learn Spanish encounter some difficulties, especially the grammar. One of the basic problems is to differentiate the use of ser and estar as it is genuine Spanish and no equivalents are found in other languages. It is simple for an Englishman,
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Spanish is a rich and complex language, especially in terms of vocabulary and grammar, so it is not surprising that foreigners that wish to learn it have some difficulties. Students who want to learn Spanish are attracted by one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and learning it involves effort and gratification.
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September is a month of new ideas, new illusions, new goals and new challenges. One of the most recurrent projects is starting a language course. If you are an Erasmus student, you have chosen Valencia to learn Spanish or you simply live here and are from abroad and want to improve it, starting a Spanish
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If there is one thing that all the people who come to study Spanish in Valencia agree on, it’s the complexity of the verbal tenses of our language. No matter how hard it is for us Spaniards to study English, German or Chinese, Spanish is really difficult for those that start from scratch, especially in
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According to Instituto Cervantes, 559 million people speak Spanish in the world. For this reason learning Spanish is in very high demand. The dream of many language students is to speak like a native without any type of accent or pronunciation differences, but it’s true that the most important thing is to speak and understand
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To learn a language, it’s a recommendable to disconnect yourself from your native language, be it English, French, German, or any other. There are lots of things to do in Valencia. Visiting here is an alternative that excites many people and offers multiple opportunities, as it is a unique experience that provides you with very enjoyable moments and you
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Most of the students struggle to be able to speak Spanish like a native. And, let’s face it… It’s not easy! Everyone wants to learn Spanish as fast as possible and without much commitment. Fortunately, ever since Spanish schools began to adopt the guidelines of the MCERL, which were gathered and systematized afterwards in the
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Spanish spelling mistakes are really common due to a wide diversity of tenses, expressions, grammar and spelling rules, Spanish is one of the most difficult languages. However, if we have a good teacher and we work hard enough, learning Spanish in Valencia will become an easy and enjoyable task. Many Spaniards have doubts about spelling
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If you have chosen to come here, it is because you are interested in taking a Spanish course. Good Choice! But how do you pick the course that suits your needs best? Which advice should you follow when picking a Spanish school in Spain? Which aspects should you consider? There are 19 things to consider
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Learning a language is always a thrilling adventure, but also somewhat complicated and scary. You need lots of study hours and, above all, practice. Learning Spanish grammar rules might come ‘easy’, but people usually feel scared of using Spanish in front of other people. So, how to overcome that fear of speaking Spanish? Well, AIP
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Traveling to a country to learn or improve a language is not only necessary to attend language classes, reading books or studying grammar. Life puts you ahead everyday situations from which you will learn and also with who learning a new language. If you come to Spain to learn Spanish, these popular everyday situations will
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