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Common mistakes in Spanish
Native Spanish speakers will always "valorar" (appreciate) your efforts to talk to them in their…
Using Gustar and other similar structures
In this blog, we’ll show you how to use this verb more accurately
Driving in Madrid
Driving in the city itself shows Madrid to be a network of one way streets and narrow old roads…
Tener or Haber – Which one should you use?
Both of them, more or less, equate to the verb to have in English, but they aren’t interchangeable…
How to order a coffee in Spanish
So, let’s start with the basics, the most common coffee that you can pick up in Spain and the one…
Using adjectives in Spanish – A how-to guide
One big area you need to be confident with is the use of adjetivos (adjectives)
Preterite vs Imperfect – When do we use them in Spanish?
Pretérito or Imperfecto – What do they look like?
In the market for a good market!
From the famous flea market “the Rastro” to the foody paradise of Mercado San Miguel, Madrid offers…
Spanish masculine and feminine – a guide
Is a car masculine? Is a flower feminine? Why does it matter?
How to keep cool in Madrid in summer!
Here are some other suggestions for things to do and where to go to escape the Madrid heat and…
5 tips on how to study Spanish in Madrid
Right, let’s look at some of the best ways then to study Spanish once you’re here in Madrid
Face-to-face and Online Spanish courses: The pros of both
Whatever your needs, Hablamos has a Spanish course to suit your personal situation
A guide to Spanish plurals
When learning Spanish, one of the very first things you’ll need to know is how to form plural……
An Art Lovers Guide to Madrid!
Spanish culture (la cultura española) means different things to different people. The food, the…
Ernest Hemingway’s Madrid
Madrid may not be recognizable from the same town Ernest Hemingway (el gran escritor) first visited…
“False Friends” in Spanish for English native speakers
False Friends are words that sound very similar in your mother tongue but unfortunately mean…
Las fiestas: The best festivals in Spain
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most widely celebrated fiestas in this extraordinary…
Por vs Para: Which one to use?
Let’s take a look at what both por and para mean and how we can become more accurate when using…
Top 5 things to do in Madrid
Here's a rundown of the top 5 things (in no particular order!) to do in this amazing city
Let’s talk about sport in Spanish!
It's actually incredibly easy to learn Spanish words for different sports as an English speaker
What’s so different about Spain Spanish and Latin American Spanish?
Making sure you use the right words in the right countries is important when learning Spanish
Why learn Spanish in Madrid?
It's got it all! World-class museums, fantastic nightlife and cultural activities, excellent…
Which is right- qué or cuál? How to tell the difference!
Here are some quick and easy rules as to when to use each word
