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What Semana Santa Means to Me: An Interview with a Granadina
In honor of the beginning of Holy Week, we bring you an interview with a Spaniard on what this week and its traditions mean to her and her family.
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Language Learning: Reading in Spanish
What are you doing to learn Spanish? For us, reading in a foreign language is one of the best best ways to pick up on grammar structure and new vocabulary. However, follow these suggestions to get the most out of your experience.
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Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies
One of the many ways you can improve your language skills is by watching videos (movies, tv, etc.) in that language. Check out some of our favorite ways of integrating Spanish into your everyday life.
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Being Friends with the Opposite Sex
Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into friendships according to Spanish gender norms.
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How to: Make Friends with Spaniards
Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.
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Flamenco Traditions in Spain
What do you really know about the Spanish tradition of flamenco? Today we dive into a brief history of this music and dance as well as dig deeper in an exclusive interview with Rudy López Garcés, founder of Solera Espectáculos Granada.
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Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked
What preconceived notions do you have about Spain? Let’s talk through six of the big stereotypes that exist about Spaniards to separate fact from fiction.
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Who is Federico García Lorca
Federico García Lorca is one of Spain’s most well-known poets and historical figures. If you don’t know him, you’ll want to read more here about his life, works, and politically-motivated assassination.
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Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard
We’ve shared before about funcionarios (public workers) and the oposiciones (exams) to achieve these placements but today let’s explore a Spaniard’s perspective of this process. Read what guest writer Pablo has to say.
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Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Oposiciones
While they are a normal part of Spanish life oposiciones are something that don’t exist in the same way in other places. What are they for and why are they such a normal part of conversations in Spain?
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Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Funcionarios
While they are a normal part of Spanish life, funcionarios are something that don’t exist in the same way in other places. What are funcionarios and what role do they play in everyday life in Spain?
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How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish
Talking on the phone in a foreign language can be scary. That is why today we are sharing our top tips for how to talk on the phone in Spanish!
