Empieza el Año Así - Start the New Year Like ...

We dive into how Arabic influenced Spanish vocabulary through centuries of cultural exchange during the time of Al-Andalus. We share a personal story that sparked our curiosity, explore patterns like the “al-” prefix, and break down common words you probably didn’t know came from ...  Show more

We break down the differences between true cognates, near cognates, and false friends in English and Spanish. We share examples of words that look similar across both languages—some that mean the same thing and others that can easily trick learners into saying the wrong thing. By ...  Show more

The New Year is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about rebooting your Spanish goals. In part 2 of our Spanish language goal-setting series, I’ll show you exactly how to set goals to increase your Spanish vocabulary. This series is designed to help you make ...  Show more

El nuevo año se nos viene encima, y durante estos días hay muchas personas que piensan en el establecimiento de sus metas. En este episodio, empezamos con una serie de ese tema para ayudarles a establecer metas de su estudio de español que sean efectivas, prácticas, y, sobre todo ...  Show more

Have you spent a considerable amount of time studying Spanish but you're still not confident in your ability to speak Spanish? Does the idea of having a conversation with a native speaker give you anxiety, and you're not sure what to do about it?In this episode of the podcast, we ...  Show more

Quand la nouvelle année arrive, on veut prendre des bonnes résolutions : s’inscrire à la salle de sport, arrêter de fumer, apprendre une nouvelle langue.

On profite de ce moment symbolique pour changer quelque chose dans notre vie. Malheureusement, on abandonne souvent ...