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Proven study strategies, hacks, and expert advice to accelerate your fluency and confidence in Spanish

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Spanish is gaining ground in New York

Spanish is becoming an increasingly popular language, and more and more cities are speaking it each month. It is currently gaining ground in New York.

09/07/20152 min
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11 Facts about the Spanish language boom

Discover the 10 facts about the Spanish languague, the second language most spoken in the world

08/26/20153 min
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Ten facts to understand the rise of Spanish

Some fun facts that will help you understand why Spanish is a booming language

08/26/20153 min
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Phrases which only a Spanish grandmother would say

Let’s review some examples of typical, popular phrases or set expressions, which have become obsolete and which only grandmothers would use.

04/01/20153 min
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Spanish Pronunciation Guide: Sounds and Tips

Spanish Pronunciation Guide: Sounds and Tips

03/21/20153 min

Why you should get the DELE

Are you thinking about getting the Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language? We'll tell you about the advantages of obtaining the DELE certificate.

02/28/20142 min
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Spanish dialects around the world

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world but, whether it be in Spain or Latin America, the Spanish language is spoken slightly differently

09/24/20133 min

The best summer destinations to learn Spanish

See what are the best destinations to learn Spanish in summer: Spanish Schools in Spain, Mexico, the Dominican Republic...

07/19/20134 min
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False Friends in Spanish: Common Mistakes Explained

False Friends in Spanish: Common Mistakes Explained

01/19/20132 min

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