¡Hola y bienvenidos, dulcitos! The other day I watched a Spanish rom-com called (en inglés) “Without Saying Goodbye”. I was instructed to watch this movie by my italki maestra as my homework. I got cozy with my snacks and started the movie with Spanish subtitles. I recently starting doing this as a way to challenge […]
The Top 20 Spanish Verbs You Need to Learn
¡Hola y bienvenidos, dulcitos! While learning Spanish, I’m sure you’ve come across numerous verbs and their conjugations. This can be one of the most challenging aspects of learning this language, as there are 16 distinct conjugations per verb. Today we are starting off very simple! I have compiled a list of the verbs that I […]
Spanish Alphabet and Its Pronunciation
¡Hola y bienvenidos, dulcitos! The very obvious way to dive into the Spanish language is by starting with the alphabet. Though, it may seem tempting to skip over because the Spanish alphabet looks so similar to the English one, it’s actually very important to spend time on it. Unlike English, Spanish is a phonetic language. […]
Before You Begin Learning Spanish – Part Four: Better Learning
¡Hola y bienvenidos, dulcitos! Welcome to Part Four of Before You Begin! I know, I know. You’re like, “Em, why can’t I just start already?” And the answer is: you totally can. I’m trying to get you going on a gorgeous, flower-lined path that’s made just for you, so you’re not wandering aimlessly for months. […]
Before You Begin Learning Spanish – Part Three: How Much Time?
¡Hola y bienvenidos, dulcitos! Welcome to part three of Before You Begin! You may wonder “how much time do I need to study?” Well, how much time do you have? You’ve settled into your why and your objective, and it’s time to look at your daily schedule. Most of us are busy with a full-time […]