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This blog is tailored for the spirited adult English speakers who, like intrepid explorers, are embarking on the exhilarating journey of learning Spanish as a foreign language.

Whether you’re a beginner stuttering through your first hola or a seasoned speaker looking to polish your subjunctive, pull up a chair and let’s unravel the mysteries of Spanish together, with a sprinkle of humour and heaps of encouragement!

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  • Mastering Spanish Verbs: Understanding the Difference Between Estar and Haber

    Mastering Spanish Verbs: Understanding the Difference Between Estar and Haber

    Keep practicing and soon enough, you’ll be slipping estar and haber into conversations like you were born speaking Spanish. Read more

  • Regular, irregular and reflexive Spanish verbs – el presente

    Regular, irregular and reflexive Spanish verbs – el presente

    Regular verbs are the bread and butter of Spanish—comforting, reliable, and almost boring in how obedient they are. These little gems follow a predictable pattern, like a good cuppa at 4 p.m. or a smooth café cortado at elevenses! Read more

  • Top Spanish Prepositions of Place

    Top Spanish Prepositions of Place

    Remember, language learning is like perfecting a dish – it takes patience, practice, and a dash of creativity. With these prepositions in your recipe book, you’re well on your way to serving up some truly authentic Spanish. Read more

  • Málaga’s Seven Historic Streets You Must Explore

    Málaga’s Seven Historic Streets You Must Explore

    Explore Málaga: Seven Must-See Streets That Whisper History To truly grasp the essence of Málaga, all you need is a pair of comfy shoes and a dash of curiosity. Stroll through its iconic streets, pause to admire the architecture, or perhaps duck into a museum, palace, or two. You’ll find the city’s history not just… Read more

  • Master Spanish Past Tenses: Perfect vs Simple Explained

    Master Spanish Past Tenses: Perfect vs Simple Explained

    Let’s face it, conjugating verbs can be like trying to assemble flat-pack furniture without the instructions—possible, but bound to result in confusion and at least one extra screw. Here’s a quick breakdown to help make the pretérito perfecto feel a bit more manageable Read more

  • Savouring Málaga’s Breakfast Rituals: Local Flavours and Café Traditions

    Savouring Málaga’s Breakfast Rituals: Local Flavours and Café Traditions

    Kickstart Your Day: Breakfasting in Málaga with a Smile ¡Ponme un mitad y un pitufo! (Give me a cafe au lait and a sandwich). This is likely the most oft-repeated phrase echoing through the city’s cafés each morning. Breakfast here isn’t just the most important meal of the day; it’s practically a religion, woven into… Read more

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