How Close Are the Portuguese and Spanish Languages?
The assumption Portuguese speakers can speak Spanish, but Spanish speakers cannot speak Portuguese without formal study rings as a half-truth. …
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Spanish Conversation Practice: Using Internet Chat Rooms to Increase Spanish Fluency
Chatting with your fellow students is valuable practice, but online chats with native Spanish speakers can help you improve your Spanish conversation …
Continue ReadingDifferent Ways to Say "Worker" in Spanish
There are a few different ways to say “worker” in Spanish and they refer to different socio-economic classes and types of work. Learn more …
Continue ReadingEnjoy Idiomatic Expressions in Spanish
This article demonstrates how the same meaning or message is often communicated by very different sayings. Four idiomatic expressions are compared to …
Continue ReadingHow to Say "Warm" in Spanish: Interpreting English Words & Phrases
You’re getting warm if you’re looking for ways to say “warm” in Spanish. Look no farther! Warm is a great word whose …
Continue ReadingPolysemy: The Different Meanings of "Way" in English Are Expressed With Distinct Words in Spanish
“You’re on your way,” “Way to go”… the many forms of the English word “way” prove this to be a very …
Continue ReadingThe English Word "middle" and How to Express Its Meanings in Spanish
The different meanings of the English word “middle,” whether to express “average” or to be “in the midst of …
Continue ReadingImprove Your Spanish By Reading a Novel You Know in English
If you’re the type of person that keeps your favorite books close and re-reads them constantly, this is the perfect fluency exercise for you. …
Continue ReadingSome Spanish Proverbs About Animals and Their English Translations
Broaden your understanding of Spanish language and culture while you read some great advice with these interesting Spanish animal proverbs.
Continue ReadingSpanish Fluency Activity: Use Television for Real-world Listening Comprehension Practice
Making the leap from academic education to actual language fluency can be a challenge. If you have access to Spanish-language television shows, you …
Continue ReadingLearning Spanish: Amusing Spanish Sayings and Their Meanings
Take a look at some of these amusing Spanish proverbs. Some are very similar in meaning to their English equivalent, while they way they are phrased …
Continue ReadingPractice Your Spanish: Order a Meal at a Spanish Restaurant
Boost your Spanish conversational skills by eating at a local Spanish restaurant. From making the reservation to placing your order, you will become …
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