As you may know, many languages have adopted anglicisms: English words that become part of another language. Usually these words have equivalents in Spanish and keep their original meaning, but not these ones. Not only don’t they have the same meaning… some of them don’t even exist in English! 6. Feeling (good vibe, connection) Maybe...
Spanish curiosities: false anglicisms
As you may know, many languages have adopted anglicisms: English words that become part of another language. Usually these words have equivalents in Spanish and keep their original meaning, but not these ones. Not only don’t they have the same meaning… some of them don’t even exist in English! 1. Alto standing (luxury, luxurious). This...
Did you know Spanish has the second largest number of native speakers in the world?
Did you know Spanish has the second largest number of native speakers in the world? 572 milllions of people speak Spanish. So…. Why not start to learn?
Why is Spain the world’s greatest holiday destination?
According to the newspaper The Telegraph foreign tourists have 19 good reasons to visit Spain and why not learn Spanish:
Para or Por
The use of “PARA” and “POR” in Spanish is sometimes confusing because both can be traslated as “FOR” Here you will find a trick between some of the uses of “PARA” and “POR” PARA –> purpose – goal The use of PARA in Spanish is related to the PURPOSE or GOAL. As a...
Free Spanish Podcast
Spanish podcasts are perfect if you want to learn Spanish. The principal benefits of Spanish podcasts are: You can learn at your own speed You are hearing native speakers speaking real Spanish You will broaden your vocabulary You will learn how the words are being used You can learn lots of new topics You can...
Presentación del Anuario 2016 del Instituto Cervantes, El español en el mundo.
El director del Instituto Cervantes, Víctor García de la Concha, tiene el placer de invitarle el próximomartes, 13 de diciembre a las 12.30 horas, a la presentación del Anuario del Instituto Cervantes 2016,El español en el mundo. Una publicación que presenta informaciones precisas y fiables sobre la lengua española y la cultura en español...
French and Spanish Teacher Required for High School in Surrey
Newly qualified or qualified Modern Foreign Language Teacher with the ability to teach French to KS5 and Spanish to KS4 required for High School in Surrey. Start Date: January 2017Contract Length: one or two years with the possibility of being extended. Contract Length: one or two years with the possibility of being extended Salary: £23,595 – 34,125 per year...