Culture

On November 1st and 2nd, Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead, adding offerings to their homes to honor the dead and welcome them back. One of its main symbols is “La Catrina”: a skull dressed elegantly in a colorful hat. Did you know this character isn’t directly related to Day of the Dead? Instead, it comes from social criticism. Would you like to know more? Check out this post! Also, the preterite can inspire you to talk about departed loved ones. Don’t panic! I’ll guide you all the way through with the downloadable grammar guide.

Hispanic culture is diverse and different from country to country. There are, however, some things that all Hispanics have in common. As well as the language, Hispanics share what I call “the art of living”. They know how to live life to the fullest! But… what is the essence of this art of living? This post explores, through 12 paintings, the 12 things that unite Hispanics and make up this wonderful art. You’ll also learn a trick to understanding and creating words in Spanish without memorizing endless lists of vocabulary!

To be a traveler is to learn the language, but speaking a few words is only one step. It’s important to understand the context where you stand and to go a little deeper into the History of the place and its people to be able to relate better, especially if you now know that Spanish is spoken in many countries with different traditions. Learn superlatives in Spanish while you get to know a little more about Mexican culture and its rich heritage.

You use them almost every day and they make your life more enjoyable, or at least easier. You know all of them but maybe you didn’t know what they have in common: behind all these inventions there is a Hispanic name, a brilliant mind that imagined those things in Spanish.

Do you want to learn those social skills that rarely appear in text books to sit around a Latin table? What about asking for “salsa verde” to really enjoy your tacos? In this post you’ll discover how to get the most of a Latin dinner and how to make commands in Spanish without seeming rude.