“Si vs Sí” in Spanish: Difference and key uses
Two of the most common words in Spanish are “si” and “sí”, which have quite different meanings even though they’re written almost identically. You might be wondering what the difference actually is between these two words. In terms of spelling, the only distinction is that “si” lacks an accent, while “sí” carries a tilde on […]
Rules for capitalisation in Spanish
Capitalisation in Spanish follows a different logic from what you may be used to in English. Both languages capitalise the first word of a sentence and proper nouns such as the names of people or places, but in many other cases Spanish chooses lowercase where English would use uppercase. For native English speakers, this often […]
How do you say and write a date in Spanish?
If you decide to learn Spanish in Madrid, or even if you’re taking online Spanish classes, one of the most useful vocabulary lessons will be learning how to say the date in Spanish and how to write the date in Spanish. That’s what we’re going to break down in this guide, which has been written […]
How to teach in Spanish: Become the best teacher
Teaching a language is such a rewarding endeavor, as you can make a major impact in students’ lives by equipping them with the skills to connect with new communities around the world. In the case of teaching Spanish, you’ll be introducing people to one of the world’s most widely spoken languages, and to all the […]
The secrets to be found in cultural customs.
It quite possible that you have heard the saying no comerse una rosca”, and you didn’t understand it.”