Author: Juan

Be honest with me: do you really feel ready for your first real conversation in Spanish with a native? If not (or not entirely), read this article because I’ll give you the Spanish conversation phrases you need for your first conversation in Spanish. 1. Gain confidence with Spanish conversation phrases Okay, so it’s 2024 and…

I’m Juan el profesor de Español (the Spanish teacher), the most beautiful language in the world! Do you agree? If not, what do YOU think about Spanish?  If you can’t say what you think about Spanish or anything else for that matter, then read this article because today you will learn how to express your…

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! In this article we will go over similar Spanish words. Knowing the difference between these words that sound very similarly will really improve…

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 the differences in how people celebrate Christmas in Spanish speaking countries. I’ll also cover the traditions of my own country, Venezuela, and…

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)….

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.  No in Spanish is the equivalent…

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 Spanish learners make – and thus keeps them from 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! 1. Cramming word lists Sure, learning…

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. So, today I’ll tell you tres de las reglas culturales más importantes en Argentina (three of the most important cultural rules in Argentina)!…

Are you still struggling with learning Spanish? Do you feel it’s taking you forever to finally speak fluently with natives? Well, entonces es tu día de suerte (then, it’s your lucky day!) because in this article I’ll give you 8 best tips for learning Spanish.  1. The best tip for learning Spanish: learn by Chunking…