Spanish is one of the most popular languages for expats. Language learning requires a real determination. It is often a work in progress for many years. While Pimsleurs is a popular choice there are lots of books and courses to learn Spanish. Sometimes, complete immersion is the best.
Here is our guide to The Best Way to Learn Spanish
Planning a trip and not sure how to order food in Spanish? In this post and video, you’ll learn the basics of ordering food in Spanish. Prefer a printed list? Here are 11 Spanish phrases to use at a restaurant. How to Order Food in Spanish Watch on YouTube Ordering food at a restaurant requires [...]
Confused about how to pronounce the letters B and V in Spanish? In this post, you’ll learn the difference and how to pronounce each one. How to Pronounce the Letters B & V in Spanish Watch in YouTube Correctly Pronounce the Letters B and V in Spanish In Spanish, the letters “b” and “v” can be confusing [...]
When do I use the Spanish tú or usted? This a very common question that comes up among expats learning Spanish. What Does Tú and Usted Mean in English? Both tú and usted are Spanish for the word: you. Unlike in English, the word “you” in Spanish comes in two varieties: tú (informal) and usted (formal). And while the rules might [...]
What is the best book to learn Spanish? Choosing the best book can help accelerate your learning process. In this post, you’ll read about 11 books for learning Spanish – and which one is our readers top choice in 2020. But first, a little about our methodology. How We Choose the Best Book To Learn [...]
Curious about how to say the letters and sounds in Spanish? Grab a coffee and let’s learn this right now! This video will teach you the basic Spanish letters and sounds in less than 12 minutes. This is both a great introduction and review. Something I love about Spanish, is that the pronunciation is always the [...]
Do I need to speak Spanish to get residency in Ecuador? This was a question many future expats have asked us. And last weekend, a rumor caused many current expats to begin worrying about their language skills. Note: We received this update 10 days ago, but with our move back to Canada we got a little behind [...]
Ready to learn Spanish? If you are planning a move (or even long term travel) to Latin America – you’re going to need some Spanish. In this post and infographic, you’ll learn ten steps to learning Spanish. Lets get started! 10 Steps to Learn Spanish Download apps: Check Duolingo (won Best App Award in 2013) to [...]
If you’re learning Spanish, you’ve probably heard of Madrigal’s Magic Key To Spanish. It’s our readers favorite Spanish learning book. We’ve seen 600+ purchases just from mentioning this book in an overview post. The week we arrived in Ecuador, someone loaned us their copy because they said it was the best book to get us started. It’s the [...]
Are you learning a foreign language? One of the most frustrating things about language learning is finding the time for it. Learning a new language can seem overwhelming, especially if you are only exposed to it when you leave your house to pick up your groceries. But when you start listening to it in the [...]
So, what’s the best book for learning Spanish? It can be pretty hard to sort out. There are thousands of options! To get the best of the best, we asked 8 travelers and expats to share the books that helped them learn Spanish. Here are their top twelve: 12 Best Books to Learn Spanish Lets begin! 1 [...]
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