Category: Spanish (UM)
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15 vibrant Spanish podcasts to get you from B1 to B2

So you’re ready to take your Spanish to the next level. But how do you go from following the gist to keeping up with the conversation? The answer is to find the podcasts that light you up. Here I’ve got a mega-selection of superb creations from Spain to Latin America, something for every taste. Upgrade…
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9 fun games to improve your Spanish for A1-C1 learners

Did you know that competition can sharpen your language skills by making you think faster, and eliminating hesitation over whether you’re right or not? This means that games are fertile ground for improving your Spanish quickly! Here are 9 of my favourites. ¡Ándale!
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9 surprising alternatives to Santa Claus from Western Europe that will enrich your Christmas and your understanding of your target culture

Bored of the same old Santa Claus? Check out the diversity of Western European gift bearers here!
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10 short and sweet subjunctive expressions you can memorise to sound more fluent in Spanish

If the subjunctive in Spanish boggles you, then start small by memorising short phrases, and sound more fluent!
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Why is “problema” masculine?: how to solve gender trouble in Spanish

They taught you that words ending in “a” in Spanish are feminine, so what’s all the exceptions? Find out here.
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5 free ways to become the ultimate active listener when learning any foreign language

Find listening in your target language really hard? Zone out when talking gets too quick? It’s time to learn how to be an active listener.
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5 timeless video channels for A1-C1 Spanish learners

Videos are a great support as you build your listening skills, thanks to
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9 superb podcasts with free transcripts for A1-B2 Spanish learners

Bored of listening to other people learn? Zone out when natives speak too quickly? Here are 7 podcasts that will actually improve your Spanish.
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6 simple steps to read effectively in a foreign language (A1-B1)

Fall asleep any time you try to read in a foreign language? Or get red with rage with all those words you don’t know? The solution: follow these 6 steps.
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7 Spanish and Latin American TV series worth watching

Get exposure to a variety of accents in Spanish with this list of must-see series from Spain and various countries in Latin America.
