For many students, one of the trickiest parts of learning Spanish is understanding when to use “por” and “para”. If you look up each of these words in the Spanish-English dictionary, you’ll find that they have various different meanings but that the primary one is “for”. Despite this, there is a big difference between “por” […]
If you want to learn to speak Spanish fluently, the key thing you have to know up front is that practice and patience are key. To speak Spanish fluently requires time and effort, but the good news is that you can have a lot of fun along the way! There are few things in life […]
So, you’ve decided that you want to learn a new language and you’ve landed on Spanish, the fourth most widely spoken language in the world. It’s an exciting time, as learning a new language is one of the most exciting and rewarding activities you can do. But, what is the best way to learn Spanish? […]
If you are a student of Spanish, you have probably wondered at some point whether it is more appropriate to use “tú” or “usted” in a specific situation when addressing others. If so, don’t worry, it’s not because you’re a Spanish student – native speakers also ask themselves the same question sometimes, asking themselves: should […]
On April 23, 1616, two great authors of universal literature died: Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare. Three centuries later, the idea of creating Book Day began to take shape. That date seemed quite convenient, not only because of the death of these two classics, but also because it is associated with other important writers […]
Today we’re meeting Alex Bishop, who’s currently our director of operations and extracurricular classes in school.
Celebrating the 40 years, we have Liliana Pereyra who is the Director of Studies and Berta Sarralde who is the Spanish coordinator have seen a lot of positive changes over the many years (over 20 years) mentioned the technology, the variety of students that have been through the doors, the differences in courses and the methodology.
Next in our 40th anniversary series of blog posts, we’re going to meet Javier Moreno, who has been a student here since 2005, 16 whole years learning with us.
Meet Christina Anastasiadis, Academic Director at IH Madrid
If you are looking for a place to learn Spanish, your best option is Madrid.
How Learning a New Language through an International Spanish Summer Programme Enriches Young Learners
Learning a foreign language has many benefits. It can improve your cognitive skills, help you form new relationships, provide academic advantages, and even make you a more competitive job candidate! For most people, the question isn’t whether or not to learn a new language, the question is how to do so effectively and efficiently.
