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April 27, 2018
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Ser / Estar (basic differences)

April 25, 2018
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Estar por / Estar para + Infinitive

Autora: Pilar González Manjavacas In our Spanish classes in Madrid, we teachers frequently find that we need to explain the difference between two similar but different […]
April 22, 2018
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Spanish accentuation quiz

During these last days we have been practicing the accent mark rules in Spanish, which, as you have seen, are much simpler than it may have […]
April 20, 2018
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Spanish accent rules (III): Palabras esdrújulas

Do you want to keep practicing the Spanish accent rules? This free grammar exercise brings you more exercises to practice this tricky part of the Spanish writing system. […]
April 18, 2018
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Spanish accent mark rules (II): Palabras llanas

This grammar exercise will help you practice the Spanish accent mark rules. Accent marks are confusing to many students, who do not know where to place an […]
April 16, 2018
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Accent marks rules in Spanish (I): Palabras agudas

This grammar exercise, which is a perfect complement to our Spanish grammar book, will help you practice the accent mark rules in Spanish. Accent marks are […]
March 28, 2018
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The Holy Week in Madrid

Many of the students that come to take our Spanish courses in Madrid during Easter do not know that they will find one of the most […]
February 15, 2018

Otra perspectiva de Madrid

La ciudad de Madrid fotografíada a 25 kilómetros de distancia. En el horizonte destacan los cuatro rascacielos más altos de la ciudad y de España.  Los cuatro […]
February 1, 2018
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Private Spanish lessons or in a group?

A question many of our students ask us before starting their Spanish courses in Madrid is: which course will be better for me? A Spanish course […]
January 2, 2018
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How to stick to your Spanish learning New Year’s Resolution

Have you already set your New Year’s resolutions? Is learning Spanish one of them? Then this article is vital for you, as we will explain you […]
December 26, 2017
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Reasons to love the Spanish language

The end of the year is an exceptional occasion to reflect on our achievements, our current situation, and our future goals. 2017 has been an excellent […]
December 14, 2017
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Medical Spanish phrases Spaniards use every day

There is an old popular song in Spanish that says: “There are only three things in life: health, money, and love”. The composer of the song […]
November 19, 2017
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How coffee can help you study Spanish

Many students use coffee to help them stay awake while preparing their exams and term papers. Caffeine is a  stimulating substance that gives us the boost […]
October 20, 2017
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El Palacio de Cristal de Madrid

El Palacio de Cristal es uno de los mejores ejemplos de la llamada arquitectura del hierro en Madrid. Fue levantada en 1887. Es una estructura de […]
October 13, 2017
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Detalle de la verja del Palacio Real

La verja* que veis en la fotografía divide la plaza que comparten el Palacio Real de Madrid y la Catedral de la Almudena. Otros sinónimos de […]
October 11, 2017
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Verbos reflexivos

October 9, 2017
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Best strategies to learn Spanish for adults

There are several reasons why mature people may decide to resume their studies. Some of them need to refresh or widen their knowledge for work purposes, […]
October 7, 2017
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Usos del gerundio y del infinitivo

October 3, 2017
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Este, ese y aquel (en la puerta del Sol de Madrid)

September 29, 2017

Tips for learning Spanish (cuantificadores)