Learn Spanish with Lionel Messi – Funny Commercials in Spanish

 

Finding entertaining ways to practice Spanish consistently is one of the best ways to accelerate the process for beginners learning the language.

 

Today we will use a television commercial featuring the soccer superstar Lionel Messi. Before we get started, there are a couple of notes to keep in mind.

Continue reading “Learn Spanish with Lionel Messi – Funny Commercials in Spanish”

LSFB Podcast 005 – Learn the Names of 50 Countries in Spanish


This is Podcast 5, you can listen to it using the player shown above these lines.

In this audio lesson we will learn the Names of 50 Countries in Spanish.

Continue reading “LSFB Podcast 005 – Learn the Names of 50 Countries in Spanish”

Superman helps you Learn Spanish with Translated Trailers

There are many different ways to practice Spanish, and even more if you are open to explore creative alternatives that leverage interesting topics.

Today we will take a look at the versions in Spanish and English of the movie trailers from the “Man of Steel”, the latest version of the Superman story.

This is the recommended sequence: Continue reading “Superman helps you Learn Spanish with Translated Trailers”

Free online books in Spanish translated to English – Today’s book: “Dulce y Sabrosa” by Jacinto Octavio Picón

 

Hi, today we’ll take a look at a useful tool for beginners want to learn Spanish. It is simple, we’re talking about books in Spanish.

 

Today we will take a look at the book “Dulce y Sabrosa”, one of the most important works of Jacinto Octavio Picón, a writer born in Madrid.

The book talks about a love story and the tactics used by a woman to get her goals.

Continue reading “Free online books in Spanish translated to English – Today’s book: “Dulce y Sabrosa” by Jacinto Octavio Picón”

3 Things to do in Mazatlan Mexico (and simple Phrases in Spanish)

There are many different reasons to learn a new language. Some people want a better job, some people want to find love, and some people, just love to travel and experience foreign countries at another level.

Today we will take a quick look at a few interesting things to do in Mazatlan Mexico, a great place where beginners learning Spanish can practice and have fun at the same time.

Mazatlán means “place of deer” and it is the second largest city in the state of Sinaloa with a population of nearly 440,000 as of the 2010 census. It is an important hub for tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and fishing.

Continue reading “3 Things to do in Mazatlan Mexico (and simple Phrases in Spanish)”

How do you say I love you in Spanish?

 

Having the ability to express love is one of the most important functions of a language. In this short post we will take a look at how do you say I love you in Spanish and some other phrases that may be useful to express your feelings for someone special.

  Continue reading “How do you say I love you in Spanish?”

LSFB Podcast 004 – Learn the Personal Pronouns in Spanish

This is Podcast 4, you can listen to it using the player shown above these lines.

In this audio lesson we will learn about the Personal Pronouns in Spanish.

Continue reading “LSFB Podcast 004 – Learn the Personal Pronouns in Spanish”

Learn Spanish with Oral Presentations – Carlos Alazraki at TEDxSanMigueldeAllende

There are many different ways to practice Spanish online, and with a little flexibility and creativity, the possibilities are endless. Today we’ll use an oral presentation to practice your listening and comprehension skills in Spanish.

 

Continue reading “Learn Spanish with Oral Presentations – Carlos Alazraki at TEDxSanMigueldeAllende”

Yerbatero by Juanes – Popular songs with lyrics in Spanish translated to English

Today we are going to take a look at a song in Spanish to use as a tool to practice for beginners want to accelerate their learning process. The song we will review today is “Yerbatero” (“Medicine Man”). It is an interesting composition that talks about a man that cures all kinds of diseases including the pain caused by unrequited love.

But, who is Juanes?

Continue reading “Yerbatero by Juanes – Popular songs with lyrics in Spanish translated to English”

Learn Spanish with Coca-Cola – 3 Great Commercials in Spanish

Finding ways to practice Spanish constantly is one of the best ways to accelerate the language learning process.

An important part of this idea is finding study materials that are entertaining and interesting for the student.

Today we will use a few great Coca-Cola commercials as tools to practice Spanish while having fun.

Continue reading “Learn Spanish with Coca-Cola – 3 Great Commercials in Spanish”