Subjuntivo: Who is that WEIRDO?

Photo from Unsplash El subjuntivo (the subjunctive) is an often problematic grammar point for Spanish learners. In this guide, we will help you...

Tu vs Usted: TÚ or not to TÚ? That IS the question!

Make the right decision on tú vs usted! Some Colombian people might feel uncomfortable with the ‘wrong’ pronoun when choosing tú vs...

Keep up your Spanish during the quarantine

Here are our recommendations for language resources, online course providers, and Spanish-language shows to stream on Netflix during...

Spanish language: Do you know your eggs?

Do you know eggs-actly how to order huevos for breakfast? We give you some eggs-amples of what to say. It’s no yolk. Know your eggs. Photo:...

Wrong use of Spanish language in the media: Don’t get me wrong

Spanish language in the media isn't always right. Photo: Elijah O'Donnell, Unsplash We all make mistakes when we’re learning, but some common...

Singing Humboldt’s praises in Bogotá: a musical based on his life

An operetta based on scientific wunderkind Alexander von Humboldt comes to the Bogotá stage. Alexander von Humboldt with French botanist Aimé...

Writing with class: A guide on how to write Spanish letters

Photo: Eli Juicy Jones, Flickr Spanish letters and emails remain quite formal compared to English, so we’ve put together a guide so you’re...

Opinion: What is ‘nea?’

What does it mean to be nea? Photo by Arjun Harindranath “¿Usted sí sabe qué es nea?” was the question that the famous paisa cyclist...

Playing away: Spanish football language

[caption id="attachment_30867" align="aligncenter" width="1060"] Fancy a kick-about? You’ll need to know your pase from your penales. Photo:...

OPINION: Inclusive gender-neutral Spanish is riling linguistic authorities, but will it stick?

[caption id="attachment_30716" align="aligncenter" width="508"] Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons[/caption] It is impossible to imagine the...