I started to write this post and it reminded me of a recent magazine article I read on School of Rock about teaching children how to play musical instruments (article here). My horrendous elementary school experiences with the violin and recorder popped into my head as I read the article. Maybe with an opportunity like […]

Tongue twisters or trabalenguas are phrases that use repetitive syllable sounds that make them difficult to pronounce but when practiced can improve your Spanish pronunciation. Because of the rhymes, they are often used with children as a fun exercise to practice Spanish pronunciation and diction when learning the language at an early age. The objective […]

Tongue twisters or trabalenguas are phrases that use repetitive sounds to help you learn Spanish. Those repetitive sounds make them tricky to pronounce at first but when practiced can improve your Spanish pronunciation significantly. Plus it’s one of the most fun ways to practice Spanish!Whether you are looking for simple Spanish tongue twisters for kids […]

Anyone who knows me is aware of my extreme obsession with ice cream. When I travel, the ability to find and order ice cream is fundamental. There are a lot more words associated with ice cream than I originally thought, so I wanted to share the knowledge I have gained with all of you. Ice […]

This article was originally published at The Matador Network. Speaking like a local is not all about the accent; or even the vocabulary. Many factors give away if you grew up next door, or somewhere between Timbuktu and Kuala Lumpur. Gestures, clothing, mannerisms and attitude also hint as to where you are from. Vocabulary and […]