Christie first decided to learn Spanish as a project to keep her brain active. Now that she’s become conversational through regular lessons on BaseLang,…Keep reading
Hearing the two words “Spanish subjunctive” is something that strikes fear in many Spanish students. But mastering the subjunctive is not that hard. Once…Keep reading
The 2022 World Cup is coming up fast, getting fans excited about this year’s tournament in Qatar. As one of the only truly global sporting…Keep reading
Spanish punctuation is essential, but far too often overlooked by language learners. At first glance, it may seem like English speakers and Spanish speakers use…Keep reading
In this guide, we explain the important word hay in Spanish. We use hay (there is / there are) to say that something exists. When we…Keep reading
Marcar in Spanish is often translated simply as “to mark” in English, but did you know that this multifaceted verb has over a dozen different…Keep reading
Hay que and tener que are expressions Spanish speakers use to communicate obligation, necessity, commitment, or to give instructions. Tener que and hay que…Keep reading
Así in Spanish is a very common word in a number of written and spoken contexts. For Spanish learners, you’re therefore likely to hear así quite…Keep reading
Even people who don’t speak the language likely know that gracias is Spanish for thank you. If you’re studying the language though, you’re probably interested…Keep reading
The verb deber in English can mean must, should, to owe, and, when used as a noun, can describe one’s duty. Deber in Spanish…Keep reading
Chris had a solid foundation in Spanish thanks to studying the language in high school and college, but a lack of regular speaking practice…Keep reading
Many Spanish students struggle to understand when it’s best to use ningún vs ninguno, perhaps in large part due to the similarity of these words…Keep reading
If you are looking for a word that helps you communicate contrast, opposition, or restriction between two sentences, sin embargo is an excellent choice. This word…Keep reading
We all love our furry friends, and how could we not? With their cute little paws and boopable snouts, it’s impossible not to give…Keep reading
Imagine you are on a website and you find yourself having to choose whether you want to be referred to as Sr., Sra., or…Keep reading
Ah, the airport. Truth be told, you either love it or hate it, but it’s always best to be prepared. And this is especially…Keep reading
Whenever you’re in a Spanish speaking country, knowing how to make compliments in Spanish will be an easy way for you to make new friends….Keep reading
In Spanish, we have diverse words and expressions when referring to places or locations. In this post, we’ll see the difference between adonde vs donde and…Keep reading
The words hay, ahí, ay and allí are very similar, not only in their spelling but also in the way they’re pronounced. So much so…Keep reading
If you ever need to direct people effectively, it’s imperative to know how to give good instructions. This is especially true when the instructions…Keep reading
In our last post we covered the various uses of the Spanish interrogatives cuánto, cuánta, cuántos, and cuántas, whose primary use is to express or ask…Keep reading
When it comes time to ask or express phrases like “how many” or “how much” in Spanish, the words cuánto, cuánta, cuántos, and cuántas will get the…Keep reading
Knowing when to use de vs desde is often quite tricky, even for native speakers. Both de and desde in English can be translated as from, though there…Keep reading
Choosing between qué vs cuál isn’t always so obvious. You’ve probably learned that qué translates to what and cuál translates to which, right? Then why do you…Keep reading
When we want to express a location or where something takes place, we use adverbs of place or location. In today’s post we are…Keep reading
In Spanish, the verb traer is used when you want to express that an object or person is moving towards the place where the speaker…Keep reading
Both sentir and sentirse mean “to feel” in English, and each verb can help us express our feelings in Spanish. There is nonetheless a…Keep reading
Stars, planets, and fate. In this realm there is a lot of concealed and intriguing knowledge that can unveil a lot about ourselves and…Keep reading
When we need a word that can help us point to a specific object, group of objects, person, place, etc., a demonstrative adjective is the solution….Keep reading
Whether you want to go shopping or simply want to talk about the home with a native Spanish speaker, knowing the vocabulary related to furniture…Keep reading
As beginners, we know that one of the very first things we want to learn when it comes to languages is how to introduce…Keep reading
Beyond the straightforward translation of ahora, there are a number of related ways to express the concept of now in Spanish. In this post,…Keep reading
Have you ever wondered how to express pain in Spanish, but you get confused between dolor, doler, and duele? Well you’ve come to the…Keep reading
In a recent post, we gave a full breakdown on gustar in Spanish, with detailed explanations on how to use and conjugate this type…Keep reading
Gustar in Spanish is a verb used to describe something that a subject likes, but this verb looks and acts differently than saying you like…Keep reading
Julianna has always wanted to improve her Spanish, especially to be able to communicate with her family in Cuba. Through BaseLang’s Real World program,…Keep reading
Ah, text slang, the epitome of communication in the digital word. What started as a necessity due to a lack of characters is now…Keep reading
A quick immersion program in Chile was Amardeep’s first real introduction to learning Spanish, just before covid. Under lockdown in England he maintained his…Keep reading
A two-month Spanish immersion program in Medellin gave Kris a good foundation in the language, though a few years later he was certainly rusty….Keep reading
Adam started brushing up on his high school Spanish before a trip to Mexico. With regular lessons in BaseLang’s Real World program, he soon…Keep reading
As the Chinese New Year rapidly becomes a global phenomenon, let’s learn to talk about the Chinese lunar calendar in Spanish. In this post…Keep reading
With the aspiration to minister to both the English- and Spanish-speaking communities in Pittsburgh, Peter complemented his seminary studies by joining BaseLang’s Real World…Keep reading
In this post we’re going to explain what we like to call the “Acabar de hack,” which allows you to speak about the past without…Keep reading
Like many Americans, Janice took Spanish in school growing up but it didn’t really stick. Learning Spanish on BaseLang as an adult, not only…Keep reading
Spanish is prevalent in Charlie’s neighborhood in New York City, motivating him to learn the language too. Starting from scratch on BaseLang’s Real World…Keep reading
Even after studying Spanish on several online apps, Brett felt he wasn’t improving enough to speak the language in real situations. Through BaseLang’s Real…Keep reading
One key to natural fluency in a new language is the proper use of its verb tenses. While it takes some time to learn…Keep reading
As a Kiwi living in Europe, Viva was used to people around her switching to English, including her Argentinian boyfriend. She dove headfirst into…Keep reading
Meet Kevin, a BaseLang student who had attempted to learn Spanish for several years, but was frustrated at not being able to speak the…Keep reading
As a beginner student, one of the first phrases you’ll want to learn is “how are you?” in Spanish. Just like any other language,…Keep reading
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
If you are anything like me (a foodie), then learning the most common vocabulary related to food should be a top priority when learning…Keep reading
Meet Jessi, a BaseLang student from New York who works as an immigration lawyer. She wanted an affordable way to learn Spanish so that…Keep reading
Meet Sarah, a BaseLang student from the UK who had attempted to learn Spanish several times, but always lacked speaking practice. When the pandemic…Keep reading
Meet Chris, a BaseLang student who always struggled to have the confidence to speak Spanish – until he found BaseLang. This is his story….Keep reading
Previous attempts at learning Spanish via Duolingo and traditional grammar books didn’t work for JoJo. In January 2020, she decided to sign up for…Keep reading
BaseLang student Jack explains why he started learning Spanish, how this process has positively impacted his life, and about his hopes of living in…Keep reading
Meet Joe, a student from Scotland whose university was shut down due to the Coronavirus – that’s when he decided to use the time…Keep reading
Meet Kim, a bilingual teacher from the United States who for years struggled to become a confident Spanish speaker – until she found our…Keep reading
Meet Miranda, a musician who, like so many other artists, could not perform in concert in 2020. While stuck at home, she decided that…Keep reading
In a separate post, I wrote about grammar, in the sense of things that actually have rules and can be taught. But when it…Keep reading
Meet Aliza, a New York native who used the time in quarantine to explore the idea of learning Spanish online. #BaseLangStories series puts the…Keep reading
Meet Stacy, a psychiatrist from New York who despite having Panamanian parents, grew up in a household that always spoke English. She turned to…Keep reading
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
Meet Brian, a busy father of four who for years tried and failed to become conversational in Spanish…until he signed up to our Real World…Keep reading
Meet Tanisha, a BaseLang student who was stuck at an intermediate level until our DELE program helped her breakthrough her Spanish plateau. #BaseLangStories series…Keep reading
As the name suggests, stem changing verbs in Spanish are verbs that when conjugated in the simple present tense, undergo a vowel change in…Keep reading
Lo in Spanish is most commonly used as a direct object pronoun, in order to replace the object of a sentence, and thus avoid…Keep reading
Meet Shonna, a current Real World student who is learning Spanish with the intention of permanently moving to Latin America. #BaseLangStories series puts the…Keep reading
You may have heard about this concept before, but what exactly are Spanish Si clauses? In this post, we’ll explore exactly what we mean…Keep reading
How do you describe chores in Spanish? Like any other language, when talking about chores, most words we need to know will be related…Keep reading
Meet Brett, a current Real World student from California who took advantage of being stuck at home, and used his time in quarantine to…Keep reading
You could argue that a is the most important vowel in the Spanish language, and anyone who has studied Spanish, even briefly, will know…Keep reading
Voseo in Spanish (or vos) is simply, an alternative way to express the second person singular, in addition to tú & usted. That’s right…Keep reading
Today we are talking about the differences between the Spanish verbs Olvidar vs Olvidarse, plus a form you might not have thought about: Olvidársele….Keep reading
Today, we are talking about dates in Spanish – no, not dating, but instead knowing how to express the day/month/year in written or verbal…Keep reading
When learning a new language, it’s fun to explore the most common expressions or phrases, and so in this post, we gathered 30 popular…Keep reading
Today, we’re talking about holidays in Spanish, or los días feriados in español. With a list like this, we didn’t even attempt to name every…Keep reading
Let’s imagine that you are on a plane, heading to a Spanish speaking country (why not Colombia?) and at this point, it hits you…Keep reading
Knowing how to express physical descriptions in Spanish is likely to be something that beginner students need to know sooner rather than later. Whether…Keep reading
Whether it’s learning a new language, getting into fitness, traveling or other, knowing how to express New Year’s Resolutions in Spanish may be useful…Keep reading
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
You may have heard about the importance of relative pronouns in Spanish, even if you aren’t sure exactly what they mean. Quite simply, Spanish…Keep reading
It’s easy to see why Spanish students are commonly confused by usted vs tú. Both pronouns in Spanish mean you, whereas in English, you is…Keep reading
It’s only a matter of time before you will need to know how to speak about the weather in Spanish, be it for making…Keep reading
As a Spanish student, it’s likely that you will, at some point, need to know how to write an email in Spanish. Be it…Keep reading
In a separate post on reflexive pronouns in Spanish, we talked about the reflexive se and how it is used. Today, we’ll focus on a…Keep reading
We could dedicate many blog posts to the verb hacer (to make or to do) due to its versatility, but in this post, we…Keep reading
Whether you are visiting a Spanish speaking country on vacation, or simply dealing with a native speaker, counting in Spanish is something that all…Keep reading
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
A fun part of learning any new language is the moment when you come across certain words that simply don’t exist in your native…Keep reading
Whether it’s for a birthday, wedding, congratulating your amigo for getting that job promotion, or other, knowing how to say congratulations in Spanish will…Keep reading
Whether you already speak Spanish, or wish to do so in the future, teaching your children a second language is never a bad idea,…Keep reading
While it probably seems like a morbid topic to discuss, unfortunately, there may be a time when you need to know to express condolences…Keep reading
Learning the most common transition words in Spanish is a great way to go from speaking in broken, clunky Spanish to sounding more fluid,…Keep reading
Depending on what you want to say, there are 5 different ways that native speakers express “to become” in Spanish. In this post,…Keep reading
In this post, you’ll find all of the necessary vocabulary, as well as the most common verbs that you need when speaking about clothes…Keep reading
Back by popular demand, in this post, we will list the most common mistakes in Spanish that even advanced students make. In case you…Keep reading
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
When you start learning a new language, it’s always good to know phrases that native speakers use, and so in this post, we gathered…Keep reading
