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Why tapas are more than just food: learn Spanish at the bar
What do a slice of jamón, a glass of wine, and a lid have in common? You guessed it: tapas. This delicious Spanish tradition is famous around the world. But if you’ve ever experienced a real tapeo in Spain, you’ll know that tapas are more than just small plates. Tapas are language. Tapas are culture. Tapas are Spain — something you can hear, taste and feel. In this article, we take you back to the roots of tapas, introduce you to some classic Spanish bar vocabulary, and give you a flavour of the colourful expressions that make Spanish such a rich and tasty language. Buen provecho.
10 Spanish sayings that make your language sound more natural
You’re learning Spanish. You can already hold a conversation, but something’s still missing — that feeling of really being in the language. Sounding like a native speaker. There’s one simple but powerful way to take your Spanish to the next level: use sayings. Once you know how to use common Spanish expressions, your Spanish instantly becomes more colourful and natural.
Add rhythm to your Spanish learning with music
Who says learning Spanish has to be serious and structured all the time? Add a little salsa, a reggaetón beat, or a dose of Spanish indie and suddenly you're picking up new vocabulary without even trying.
How to greet someone in Spanish? Examples and useful tips
Ook al spreek je geen woord Spaans, het is toch fijn om iemand in Spanje in het Spaans te kunnen begroeten. Of je nu op vakantie bent of voor zaken in een Spaanstalig land verblijft. In dit artikel geven we de meest gebruikte Spaanse begroetingen die je kunt gebruiken tijdens een ontmoeting.
How well can you learn Spanish using Duolingo?
You would not stroll around with a sombrero on your head in Spain. Nor would you run into a mariachi band in a square. So why would you learn Mexican Spanish for your holidays in Spain? A lot of people use Duolingo to learn Spanish, and for good reason. With its cheerful little owl and short, interactive lessons, Duolingo makes learning a new language feel accessible. And it can be handy for those who want to pick up a phrase or two for a holiday in Spain. But did you know that Duolingo mainly focuses on Latin American Spanish?
Business Spanish for beginners
Have you ever looked into Spanish courses for beginners? Apparently, if you want to learn the language, you can’t get around learning the names of fruits and vegetables, colours and all kinds of sports. But what if you mainly need the language to speak with Spanish-speaking suppliers or customers? Then it’s a bit handier to be able to present your product and write a decent email than to be able to name every fruit and vegetable in the produce section of the supermarket.