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Introducing: The New BaseLang Flashcard Course
At BaseLang we know that using flashcards is one of the most effective and efficient ways to learn new vocabulary. That’s why we’ve created…Keep reading
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The New BaseLang Platform is Live!
For the last 12 months, we’ve been working hard to build a completely new platform that will improve every single aspect of your current BaseLang…Keep reading
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How to Type Spanish Accents: Keyboard shortcuts and Copy-paste list
Ok, I know what you’re thinking… Instead of a language lesson, this entry is just focused on how to type Spanish accents on Mac…Keep reading
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Spanish Christmas Vocabulary: Words and expressions for the holiday season
Learning the most common Spanish Christmas vocabulary is essential to enjoying the holidays en español, be it in a Spanish speaking country or in your…Keep reading
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Introducing LingoCulture – The BaseLang for French
For many years, people have told us that they would love to have a “BaseLang for French.” Today we are delighted to announce a…Keep reading
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21 Spanish Speaking Countries: From Largest To Smallest
At BaseLang, we’ve helped thousands of people learn Spanish, and many of our students share the same motivation for learning Spanish: Travel. Whether you…Keep reading
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Major News! DELE is Now Free to Real World Students
BaseLang’s DNA is conversation. Our goal is to teach students how to speak Spanish for real-life situations – as opposed to most traditional methods…Keep reading
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Real World Online: What to Expect In Your First Few Days
So, you decided that you want to learn how to speak Spanish, and you’ve picked our Real World program. Allow us to take you…Keep reading
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Things To Do In Medellin: 5 Free Activities To Add To Your List
Whether you are living in the city of eternal spring, or simply visiting for a couple of days, you won’t be short of things…Keep reading
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“You will not regret this decision!” – #BaseLangStories
Meet Lauren, a former Bootcamp student at our Medellin Spanish school who decided to move to Colombia for one month, along with her husband…Keep reading
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Essential Spanish Health Vocabulary To Handle Medical Situations
Planning to travel to a Spanish speaking country? If so, then it’s always a good idea to learn the most common Spanish health vocabulary,…Keep reading
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29 Dominican Republic Slang Words To Know Before Visiting The Caribbean
Learning (even a little) Dominican Republic slang will go a long should you decide to visit the Caribbean island that gave the world Merengue…Keep reading
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bootcamp Online
Interested in taking our Bootcamp online program, but have some questions? We collected the most frequently asked questions about Bootcamp. (ps, if you have…Keep reading
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Real World vs Bootcamp: Which Program Is Right For You?
So you want to sign up to BaseLang, but you aren’t sure about the difference between our Bootcamp and Real World programs? In this…Keep reading
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30 Medellin Spanish Slang Expressions I Learned From Paisas
If you are a foreigner who is thinking about living in Medellin or even visiting for a short stay, then one of the first…Keep reading
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Medellin Spanish Slang: 83 Words To Make You Sound Like A Paisa
Whether you decide to learn Spanish in Medellin, or you’re only visiting the city of eternal spring for a couple of days, learning Medellin Spanish…Keep reading
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Spanish Words That Change in Spain and Latin America
Just like the English language, there is a ton of Spanish words that change depending on which country you’re in. For example: In the…Keep reading
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Moving to Medellin to study Spanish – #BaseLangStories
We spoke to former Bootcamp student Tom about his time studying at our Medellin Spanish school, living in Colombia for 1 month, and any…Keep reading
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Emergency Spanish: Vocabulary and Phrases To Help You Out
Whether you are in a Spanish speaking country or have a couple of Spanish speaking friends, it can be helpful to know some essential emergency…Keep reading
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10 Reasons To Learn Spanish in Colombia
There’s a reason thousands of foreigners are choosing to learn Spanish in Colombia. Gone are the days when Colombia was only talked about as…Keep reading
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Cost of Living In Medellin: How Cheap is Colombia?
Medellin is the second-largest city in Colombia and fast becoming a new home to many foreigners who have discovered that the “City of Eternal…Keep reading
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Peruvian Slang: 27 Spanish Words That Are Unique to Peru
There’s a reason that Peru ranks highly among many travelers’ bucket lists, and whether it’s Machu Picchu, petting a Lama, or hiking Rainbow mountain,…Keep reading
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Flirting in Spanish: The Best Romantic Expressions or Chat Up lines
Although you may have heard Spanish referred to as a romance language, this has nothing to do with being a romantic, or even flirting in…Keep reading
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Job Interview In Spanish: Vocabulary, Expressions and Questions To Know
At BaseLang, we have helped thousands of students learn Spanish for various reasons, be it traveling South America, dating a native Spanish speaker, or even,…Keep reading
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Panamanian Slang: 16 Spanish Words That Only Make Sense In Panama
Whether it’s visiting a well-known canal in the city, heading to the Pacific coast for surfing, or doing to San Blas tour (see above…Keep reading
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Nicaraguan Slang You’ll Only Hear A Local Use
Whether it’s partying on a beach in San Juan Del Sur, taking in the colonial vibes of Granada, or surfing down the active “Cerro…Keep reading
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Costa Rican Slang: 30 Words To Talk Like A Real Tico
If Costa Rica isn’t on your travel bucket list, then we recommend reevaluating that list and adding a country where you can find incredible…Keep reading
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29 Ecuadorian Slang Words To Sound Less Like A Tourist
Ecuador is a country home to thousands of expats, not to mention the backpackers who pass through while traveling around South America. Whether you…Keep reading
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Spanish Idioms: 46 Expressions You’ll Hear From Native Speakers
A fun part of learning to become a more well-rounded Spanish speaker, is learning the more nuanced Spanish, be it slang vocabulary or expressions,…Keep reading
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Bolivian Slang: 28 Terms You Might Hear On The Streets of La Paz
Whether you find yourself planning a trip to the Salar De Uyuni Salt Flats, or roaming around the chaotic capital La Paz, learning the…Keep reading
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El Salvadoran Slang: 25 Spanish Words That You Probably Never Heard
We often say that a good way to befriend a native Spanish speaker is to use their local slang and in this post, we’ll…Keep reading
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Spanish Conversation: An Intro To Small Talk
Spanish conversation is the DNA of BaseLang. We named our core program “BaseLang Real World” because it emphasizes teaching students to become conversational, so…Keep reading
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Honduran Slang: 25 Local Words You Need To know
Along the coast of the Caribbean Sea, you’ll find some of the most unique Spanish terms once you encounter Honduras Spanish slang. Sidenote: This…Keep reading
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Spanish Suffixes: Hack The Vocabulary You Already Know
The first thing to know about Spanish suffixes is that they belong to a unique category, since they are technically not words, as they…Keep reading
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30 Puerto Rican Slang Terms That Only Make Sense In The Caribbean
When we talk about slang from Spanish speaking countries, Puerto Rican slang is quite possibly in a league of its own. It’s not surprising,…Keep reading
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46 Spanish Tongue Twisters To Perfect Your Pronunciation
Practicing Spanish tongue twisters is an extremely useful, yet often overlooked way to perfect your Spanish pronunciation. In fact, practicing tongue twisters is something…Keep reading
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Spanish Prefixes: Boost Your Vocabulary Overnight
Once you discover Spanish prefixes, you can instantly boost your Spanish vocabulary overnight. Although the term may sound complicated, the same concept exists in…Keep reading
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Cuban Slang: Spanish From The Streets Of Havana
Cuba may be known for rum, salsa dancing, cigars and much more, but in the post, we want to explore our favourite Cuban slang…Keep reading
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Spanish Grammar: How To Stop Confusing Tener Vs Haber
If you were to Google Translate Tener vs Haber, then the result would lead you to believe that both verbs mean: to have. Although…Keep reading
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Spanish Prefixes And Suffixes: Unlock Hundreds Of Spanish Words
Learning the most common Spanish Prefixes and Suffixes is a fantastic shortcut to unlocking hundreds of new Spanish words overnight. Before we list these…Keep reading
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Guatemalan Slang: 22 Most Used Terms You Will Hear From A Local
At BaseLang, there are many students whose goal is becoming conversational in Spanish before traveling to a Spanish speaking country. Whether you are a…Keep reading
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Explained: 12 Ways You Can Say “To Get” In Spanish
In English, we tend to rely on the verb “to get” as an all-encompassing verb, that has a ton of different uses. You get…Keep reading
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Spanish Grammar: How To Stop Confusing Traer vs Llevar
Traer vs Llevar are two of those Spanish verbs that many beginner students easily confuse. The confusion normally comes when you try to directly…Keep reading
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22 Uruguayan Slang Words That You Probably Don’t Know
Learning local slang is a great way to endear yourself to native Spanish speakers, and in the post, we’ll list the 22 most common…Keep reading
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From Patagonia to Santiago: 47 Chilean Slang Words You Should Know
When you travel abroad, there are two ways to almost guarantee a better experience 1) learn the local language 2) know some local slang…Keep reading
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Speaking Like A Spaniard: 25 Spanish Slang Terms You Should Know
If you ever decide to visit one of the many Spanish speaking countries, something you’ll quickly notice is that locals love to use Spanish…Keep reading
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Argentine Slang: 28 Spanish Words You’ll Hear From A Local
As someone who traveled across Latin America, I can tell you that there is no better way to break the ice and endear yourself to…Keep reading
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Venezuelan Slang: 40 Words To Sound Like A True Venezolano
Before I dive into Venezuelan slang, you should be aware that Venezuela was a top destination for immigrants in 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s….Keep reading
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I Passed C1 DELE Spanish Exam – #BaseLangStories
Welcome to the latest post in our BaseLang Stories series where we put the spotlight on BaseLang students – asking them what impact learning Spanish…Keep reading
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Mexican Slang: 38 Words To Make You Sound Like A Local
When traveling in Spanish speaking countries, one of the best ways to befriend a native Spanish speaker is to have some knowledge of their…Keep reading
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BaseLang vs italki: Choosing The Right Online Spanish Classes For You
At BaseLang, potential students will sometimes ask us what exactly is the difference when it comes to BaseLang vs italki. Before we dive into…Keep reading
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How Long Does It Take To Learn Spanish?
The number one question, by far, that we receive at BaseLang HQ is: how long does it take to learn Spanish? (spoiler alert: there’s…Keep reading
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Beginner Hack: Learn The 100 Most Common Spanish Words
If you are a beginner student, then learning the 100 most common Spanish words first is a no-brainer. In fact, at BaseLang HQ, we…Keep reading
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Sandbox Mode: 9 Alternative Techniques BaseLang Students Use To Learn Spanish
It’s no secret that BaseLang’s DNA is conversation. We named our core program “BaseLang Real World” because it emphasizes teaching students to become conversational,…Keep reading
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Soccer Terms In Spanish: Guide To Talking About The World Cup
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is here. Whether or not your country has qualified for the tournament, the World Cup is a fantastic opportunity…Keep reading
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Spanish Cognates: Unlock Hundreds Of Words You Already Know
One of the fantastic things about learning Spanish as an English speaker is that before you even begin studying the language, there are hundreds…Keep reading
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Why Learn Spanish? Seven Reasons You Should Start Today
We often hear English labeled as the “global language”, which is a good excuse for native speakers not to learn a new language. So why…Keep reading
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BaseLang’s Progression System – How it Works
The BaseLang progression system allows students to track their progress as they complete lessons with BaseLang. The BaseLang Real World curriculum is structured from…Keep reading
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Traveled to Colombia without Speaking Spanish #BaseLangStories
Welcome to the latest post in our BaseLang Stories series where we put the spotlight on BaseLang students – asking them what impact learning…Keep reading
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Learning Spanish and Dating a Native Speaker #BaseLangStories
At BaseLang, we have helped thousands of students accomplish their lifelong goal of speaking Spanish. We invited some students to share their BaseLang Story,…Keep reading
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Learning Spanish to Travel Latin America #BaseLangStories
At BaseLang, we have helped thousands of students learn Spanish for a variety of reasons. To travel Latin America or Spain To live in…Keep reading