8 Tricks and Tips for Using Spanish
Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, after Chinese? Currently, more than 577 million people speak it. This includes about 400 native speakers, but also a little less than 200 million those who learn it as a foreign language.
Despite the popularity of Spanish, some people still experience difficulties with it. Why? It’s mostly due to the way they approach the language, as well as the culture. Use these 8 tips to bypass any obstacles on your road to Spanish proficiency. Continue reading
5 Tricks to Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker
When speaking in Spanish the last thing you want is to sound like a ‘gringo’ or a ‘guiri’.
What is a gringo or a guiri?
A gringo is a foreigner in Latin America or in Spain the equivalent is a guiri. A gringo or a guiri is someone who really sticks out as being out of place.
Clearly you don’t want to sound like one of these and you want to fit in with the locals. Here is a quick and easy guide to the best ways to fit in and sound more like a local in a Spanish speaking country. Continue reading
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