So you started with the Spanish prepositions and you thought it was cool until you had to deal with por and para? Why two words? Do they mean the same? How do I know when to use each? These questions are very common among all Spanish students. Learning how to use por and para can...
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How to make the most of your spare time self-studying Spanish
How to make the most of your spare time self-studying Spanish So you started learning Spanish but can’t come to classes. Don’t worry there are lots of self-study options to ensure that you keep learning and don’t lose your hard earned vocabulary. The trick is to find a method that you find fun, and schedule...
The beauty behind the surface: A modest attempt to celebrate Havana´s 500th birthday
The countdown was finally over this November. The restlessness that had been invading the city over the last three years turned into amazement, for this November, Havana´s 500 anniversary brought up for many, a celebration never seen before. As it is the Cuban style, there were no limits for the party. The city was brought...
Getting your graphic accents right
The knowledge of how to place a graphic accent (Spanish accent) correctly when you write is one of the skills that take longer to be learned by Spanish native speakers as well as by non-Spanish speakers. So, do not be discouraged if you still do not use it correctly. We propose several “tricks” so you...