Numbers in Spanish: learn to count from 1 to 100 We use numbers in practically every situation you can think of and numbers in Spanish are no exception–from getting......
Numbers in Spanish: the practical guide for English-Speakers
El or La? Gender in Spanish: How to know when a noun is feminine or masculine
Every single noun in Spanish has a gender: feminine or masculine, that means you have to know when to use ‘El’ or ‘La’ for every single noun. If you have......
The Ultimate Tip-Sheet to Articles in Spanish: “El” vs “La”, “Un” vs “Una”
Articles in Spanish can be confusing, even annoying. It makes sense because there are only two articles in English: “The” and “A”. Yet there are four ways of saying “the”......
Puzzle Solved: Why nouns in Spanish are feminine and masculine
You have no doubt wondered about the logic behind the gender of Spanish words – why is “table” (la mesa) feminine but “desk” (el escritorio) masculine? What’s so feminine about......
Shopping! The Verb To Need: Sometimes you Really Need it.
‘Need’ is one of the most useful, direct, and powerful Spanish verbs. And learning how to conjugate it is essential to be able to use it well in Spanish.......
The 27 Letters of the Spanish Alphabet
The fastest way to learn the Spanish alphabet is to know what each letter actually sounds like and more than anything, what each letter sounds like to an English-speakers. For......
Go In Spanish (Go to + To go for food and places)
The verb to go in Spanish and the phrases ‘go to’ and ‘to go’, particularly when matched with words for places, can be very powerful tools. Knowing that ‘ir......
Spanish Survival Kit: Asking for Directions
Asking for directions in Spanish is an incredibly useful and very easy skill to master. To ask for directions in Spanish you need to start with a simple question:......
How To Order Food In Spanish
Learning how to order food in Spanish is a must. Ordering food at a restaurant, cafe, or even at a street stall might be the first thing you’ll do......
Food in Spanish: The Basics
Some of the most common and useful words for food in Spanish you already know--think of ‘taco’ and ‘pasta.’ I’ll show you a few more Spanish words you’ll need but something else that will make a difference: the articles which Spanish uses to distinguish between words. ...