El Tejo If you’re planning on heading to Colombia and you really want to soak yourself in their culture and connect with the locals, then playing Tejo, or Turmequé as it is sometimes known, is a great way to start. Although you may have not heard of it, once you get to Colombia it is […]
Spanish Learning Videos Nowadays you can find a tutorial about almost everything you can think off. The boom of the digital era, social media expenditure, and the development of platforms such as YouTube make it easy to learn from the comfort of your home. Everyone can access to videos from an array of topics, including […]
Paraguayan slang terms are phrases and terms commonly used among locals in Paraguay. Before traveling to the country, having a basic understanding of common phrases, quick hits, and old stand-by sayings will make communication much easier on the ground. Even though it is more common to see slang in spoken language it does appear in […]
Oh, idioms! Those silly little phrases that seem elusive for most foreign language learners! Recently, a good friend of mine, who speaks English as his second language, and I were talking. He was telling me about the latest horror film he had seen and I casually said, “Yeah, that’s really not my cup of tea.” He […]
Entender and Comprender are two Spanish verbs alike that are often (mis)used as synonyms; but that do not necessarily mean the same. In this article we will look at their meanings and how best to use each verb in different situations. Entender vs. Comprender The simplest way to differentiate these two is by translating them […]
This guide to Nicaraguan slang is part of our Spanish slang guides, a collection of basic slang for different Spanish-speaking countries. Before traveling to either country, having a basic understanding of common phrases, quick hits, and old stand-by sayings will make communication much easier on the ground. Even though it is more common to see […]
Mexico City Street Food Scenario Ciudad de México, Mexico’s capital city, is vibrant and ever changing. Its historical sites along with its tall modern skyscrapers are the perfect backdrop for all kinds of stories waiting to be written by its inhabitants. A mix of people from all walks of life: posh down-town ladies, devoted vegans, […]
There are some notable differences between American English and British English. We pronounce things differently, spell them differently and even have different words for the same thing. I know this can be difficult for English learners to wrap their head around. There are so many differences, which to learn? How to tell the difference? The […]
Cuate This is how Guatemalan’s refer to a friend. It’s used very casually, and if you’re social during your stay, you’ll make a few “cuates” yourself. For example: Voy al cine con mis cuates. — I am going to the cinema with my friends. Simón Yes (sí). Despite being longer than the word it signifies, […]
So you’re walking about Australia, the U.K., The States…. Any English speaking country and you hear the most bizarre phrase you have ever heard in your life. You think to yourself…. Wow. These people must be crazy! While in some cases this may be true, you might have just heard one of our very popular […]
