Posts under ‘Spanish’

To…endure the betrayal of false friends…This is to have succeeded–Ralph Waldo Emerson.
To most English speakers, Spanish can seem like an accessible language. Many times finding the right word is as easy is adding an “o” or an “a” at the end of an English word. Take:

banco (bank),
música (music), and

telefono (telephone).

But there are plenty of [...]

Most of us have jobs, homes, and other obligations that keep us from traveling and speaking a second language as much as we’d like. The idea of reading a Spanish-language primer after a day at the office leaves me feeling unmotivated and in need of a nap.
Fortunately, there are entertaining ways to temporarily immerse yourself [...]

Studying Spanish in another country is often effective because it requires you to immerse yourself in the language and culture. This Washington Post article covers many of the facets this experience. Here are seven tips to ensure your learning adventure is a good one:

1. Increase your comfort level with the language by studying at home. [...]