What the Real Academia Española Really Does and Does Not Control
The Real Academia Española, usually shortened to RAE, is the best-known institution connected to the Spanish language….
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How to Master Spanish Conditionals in Real Conversation
The Spanish conditional tense is one of the most useful tools learners can add to their conversations….
Soccer Expressions Across the Spanish-Speaking World
Soccer expressions across the Spanish-speaking world are never just about soccer, and with the 2026 World Cup…
World Cup Spanish Language Guide for Travelers
The World Cup does not begin at kick-off. In Mexico City, it begins the moment the plane…
Talking About the Past in Spanish: Stories and Past Habits Made Simple
Talking about the past in Spanish often becomes difficult the moment learners face the choice between preterite…
How to Talk About the Future in Spanish Like a Native Speaker
When students ask me how to talk about the future in Spanish, they usually expect one tense,…
How to Use the Media to Learn Spanish Effectively
I’ve always been fascinated by how people learn Spanish without ever planning to. In Israel, entire generations…
How to Speak Spanish in Business Meetings: Complete Phrase Guide
Speaking Spanish in business meetings takes more than the vocabulary you might pick up on an app….
Why Conversation Is the Key to Learning Spanish (and Enjoying It)
Back in 2017, I spent a month in Italy visiting friends I had met while walking the…