One of the funnier points of confusion non-native speakers face are Mexican nicknames for given names. Although in English you also have different variations for given names (i.e., Bob – Robert),...
Category: Mexico
Understanding native speakers is not always easy. Furthermore, sometimes, it feels that you are not making any progress in becoming more fluent and natural. One thing that connects all of us together...
When learning Spanish, it is very common for students to realize that communicating with native speakers is not as easy as they thought. Not only do you need to deal with their speed, but also with...
When learning Spanish, most students find that understanding a native Spanish speaker can be really challenging. The problem is that books and language apps don't show you how to speak slang and...
For many people learning Spanish, one of the most interesting topics is picking up slang expressions. If you have Mexican friends or you're planning to visit Mexico, you'll realize that understanding...
If you ask a Mexican for the best place to eat tacos, they’re most likely to tell you to go to a stand rather than a restaurant. And (usually) they are right, eating tacos from a stand is way...