Author: Juan

Let me ask you a question: Do you know these words in English that sound very similar but have totally different meanings? Well, something similar (no pun intended) also exists in Spanish! Knowing the difference between these words that sound very similarly will really improve your comprehension of Spanish and avoid some embarrassing moments… like…

I want to wish you all ¡Feliz Navidad! (Merry Christmas!) Today, we have a very special piece because I invited some of my YouTube friends from three other Spanish-speaking countries to talk about las diferencias de las Navidades entre países hispanohablantes (the differences in Christmas between Spanish-speaking countries).  I’ll also cover the traditions of my…

One of the first and most important things to learn in any language is how to say “No”. But as you progress, you might want to learn new vocabulary and ways to say it, to sound more like a native instead of always relying on the standard textbook way.  Therefore, today we will talk about…

In this article we will answer the question ¿Cuánto se toma aprender español? (How long does it take to learn Spanish?) This is not an easy question to answer and we’ll discuss some of the factors that will influence your “learning speed”, but make sure to stay until the end because we’ll give you a…

Learning any language requires discipline and being open to new habits. Spanish is no exception to that, so today is a great day to start, because in this article I’ll show you cinco cosas que necesitas hacer diariamente para mejorar tu español (five things you need to do every day to really improve your Spanish). So,…

¿Estás listo para ir a un juego de fútbol en Argentina? (Ready to go to a soccer match in Argentina?) Do you prefer to see some tennis or basketball in Spain? ¿O qué tal un juego de béisbol caribeño? (How about a Caribbean baseball game?) Well, if you really want to blend in into a…

Espero que estén sanos y salvos (I hope you’re safe and healthy), manteniendo la distancia social (keeping social distance) y lavándose las manos (and washing your hands). That’s right! In this article we’ll talk about el coronavirus en español (Coronavirus in Spanish). So, if you want to be able to speak to Spanish natives about…

As a native and Spanish teacher, I’ve had the opportunity to listen to some mutant words or expressions when non-native Spanish speakers try to emulate Spanish. So, if you want to make sure you’re not cometiendo una burrada (committing a foolishness) in Spanish, keep up with these seis cosas que los nativos nunca dicen (6…

In my experience, both as a teacher and a language learner, I’ve seen some mistakes that keep most people from ever being successful learning a foreign language. So, we’ve prepared this article to make sure you are able to identify them… and avoid making them yourself!. Sneak preview: almost everyone does number 6, and as…

¡Hola, y bienvenidos a Spring Spanish! Mi nombre es Juan (I am Juan) and I am one of the Spring Spanish teachers! You probably already know this, but even though I’m Venezuelan, I’ve been living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for quite some time, and I know the city both as a resident and a tourist….