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7 Reasons to Watch and Read Spanish News for Language Learners

One of the best ways to learn the Spanish language is by keeping up to date with Spanish news. Especially if you already watch the news on a regular basis, watching it in Spanish instead will allow you to learn a new language while saving you time. Whether you consume

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The Ultimate Guide to the Spanish Subjunctive for Language Learners

Why is the subjunctive tense in Spanish thought to be so difficult? Why is it usually only taught in advanced Spanish classes? The truth is, it's no more difficult than other tough grammar topics, like distinguishing between the different past tenses in Spanish, or memorizing masculine words that sound feminine,

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18 Funniest Spanish Idioms and Expressions to Speak Fluently

You are in bad milk? She got onto the chicken? Sometimes when listening to Spanish people speak you may be confused by idioms and expressions that sound funny when literally translated. It's actually an important (and entertaining) part of language learning that will help you speak fluently. So let's have

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The Ultimate Guide to Crazy Spanish Slang Words for Language Learners

Want to know a great way to instantly sound like a local? Use some Spanish slang words! Of course, there is always the fear that you will say something that is now a bit out of use, or even worse, too vulgar. Don't worry! We've specifically described how these words

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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Yourself Russian (7 Exact Steps)

So you want to learn Russian? Maybe you've dreamt of crossing through Siberia and Central Asia, reading classic Russian literature in St. Petersburg, or simply learning the most spoken Slavic language so you can get by in a large portion of Eastern Europe. I taught myself how to speak Russian

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How to Practice Spanish Conversation for Absolutely Free

Language teachers hear it all the time, "I understand much more than I speak", or, "I really need to focus on speaking!" Well, as students we better get to speaking because it is probably the most useful language skill there is. For most people the idea

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Ultimate Guide to Spanish Wine Vocabulary: Useful Words and Phrases

Some people say that they speak a language better after they have had a drink. This, I don't really believe, but I do think that a glass of wine can start a conversation and that knowing some Spanish wine vocabulary can definitely help. Study Spanish wines and you will have

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7 Top YouTube Channels to Learn Spanish for Free

Let's face it, we all make a lot of resolutions for ourselves that never become fully realized. Many people promise themselves things like, "I'm going to learn Spanish and go to see the Mayan ruins in Mexico!" However, in the end they run out of steam. The reasons

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20 Impressive Restaurant Words You Must Know in Spanish

Let's face it, a lot of your Spanish speaking practice outside of the classroom will happen at the dinner table, in cafes, or in restaurants. People connect over a good meal, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. In Spain, lunches last a couple hours and it is quite common to order multiple

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The Ultimate Guide to Salsa Songs for Learning Spanish

Are you planning a trip to Latin or South America? Are you tired of going to the gym and looking for a different physical activity? Well, combine Spanish with dancing and you'll find a world of fun! The soaring popularity of Latin dance is not without reason, and Salsa is

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8 Best Russian Songs to Learn Russian

It's no secret that Russian music has a long history of greatness. The country's famous folk music employs unique instruments such as the Balalaika and is often quite humorous. Their world-renowned classical composers include unparalleled virtuosos. Also, the influential Russian post-punk music and alternative music scene spawned some incredibly charismatic

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How to Write a Valentine's Day Card in Spanish

Romance, love, and friendship are all important and fun topics for language learners to embark upon. Maybe you have a Valentine who speaks Spanish or maybe you just want to spice up your Valentine's card with another language. Regardless, writing a Valentine's Day card in Spanish is easy and rewarding.

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7 Best Spanish Movies on Netflix for Spanish Learning

Most Spanish language learners hear it all the time, "You can't just learn Spanish by reading a textbook". To learn any language you must think of creative ways to immerse yourself, especially if you do not live in a country where the language is spoken. This article will

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Spanish Halloween? A Guide to the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

The death day is coming soon! As a Spanish language learner, have you planned to step up your vocabulary in order to prepare? How about giving describing these scary images a try, or else... What Is The Day of The Dead? The ancient Aztec culture had a tradition of honoring

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3 Secret Spanish Recipes: Learn Spanish with Food

Why is food the best Spanish topic for beginners? The reasons are numerous. Food and Cross Cultural Communication It may seem obvious, but everybody eats and most people love eating. We can see from the work of the late Anthony Bourdain the ability food has to bring people together. This