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Learning Spanish and English, student visas and life in Pereira and Medellín — written by our team.

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Learning SpanishVocabulary & expressionsStudent visa

Road trip through Colombia: must-visit destinations while studying Spanish

Explore Colombia's top destinations while advancing your Spanish. Practical routes and tips for language students traveling through the country.

August 20, 2026 · 5 min read

A young man in an olive green shirt smiles with his arms crossed in front of a large window; behind him, out of focus, a city skyline with buildings and palm trees.
Learning SpanishVocabulary & expressionsStudent visa

Why Your Spanish Stopped Improving After Living in Colombia

You get by in Medellín, you took classes, and you still speak badly. Why intermediate Spanish freezes in Colombia and how to start moving again.

August 5, 2026 · 7 min read

Young man in a black cap and backpack recording a selfie on a tree-lined Medellín street; thumbnail of the video I Lived in Medellin Colombia for 1093 Days
Learning SpanishLiving in MedellínColombian culture

Living in Medellín: What 1,093 Days and 30 Airbnbs Teach You

One founder spent 1,093 days across 30 Airbnbs in Medellín. Six lessons on neighborhoods, cost and community that almost nobody tells you.

August 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Una profesora de pelo oscuro escribe en una pizarra blanca con palabras en español ("Seguirle el paso a", "Chistes") mientras una alumna de pelo rubio recogido, de espaldas, la obs
Learning SpanishLiving in MedellínLiving in Pereira

Embrace Your Journey: Overcoming the Top 5 Basic Mistakes in Learning Spanish with Mister Fox Spanish School

The five habits that slow down almost every Spanish learner in Colombia, and what tends to work instead in Medellín and Pereira.

July 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Vocabulary & expressionsColombian Spanish

25 Spanish phrases you'll actually use in your first week in Colombia

From ¿Qué más? to a la orden: the phrases you will really hear on day one in Colombia, with translations and tips to use them like a local.

July 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Living in MedellínLiving in Pereira

The best time to move to Medellín or Pereira (weather, festivals, timing your course)

Eternal-spring weather, rainy seasons, the Feria de las Flores and visa timelines: how to pick the right month to start your Spanish course in Colombia.

June 25, 2026 · 4 min read

Learning SpanishStudy tips

How long does it take to learn Spanish? An honest timeline

A realistic look at how long each CEFR level tends to take, why immersion changes the math, and how to set goals you can actually keep.

June 18, 2026 · 4 min read

Dos hombres jóvenes sentados en una mesa de clase, uno con gorra blanca y camisa blanca sosteniendo un bolígrafo, y otro con gorra negra y camiseta gris con la mano apoyada en el m
Learning SpanishStudent visaLiving in Medellín

Make the Most of Colombia: Spanish Immersion in Medellín and Pereira

Spanish immersion programs in Medellín and Pereira, and why Colombia works so well for expats, digital nomads and travelers.

April 30, 2024 · 6 min read

Panorámica nocturna de una gran ciudad asiática densamente poblada, con numerosos rascacielos y edificios residenciales iluminados bajo un espectacular cielo al atardecer con nubes
Learning SpanishTraveling in Colombia

Discover the Joy: 4 Reasons to Take Spanish Classes Online

Flexible hours, a tutor who follows your progress, and real speaking practice. Four reasons to learn Spanish online, and how to start with Mr. Fox.

April 16, 2024 · 3 min read

Dos jóvenes estudiantes —una chica con el pelo azul y un chico con camiseta negra— sentados juntos en una mesa de madera clara, estudiando: ella escribe en un cuaderno y él consult
Learning SpanishEnglish grammarStudent visa

6 Reasons to Learn Spanish Online with Native Colombian Teachers

A clear accent, workable time zones, more speaking minutes and local pricing: six concrete reasons to learn Spanish online with Colombian teachers.

April 8, 2024 · 5 min read

Calle urbana arbolada con un sendero peatonal empedrado rodeado de vegetación tropical exuberante (árboles grandes, arbustos y plantas de hojas anchas en primer plano); a la izquie
Learning SpanishColombian SpanishLiving in Medellín

Laureles, the Best Place to Live in Medellín and Learn Spanish in Colombia

Flat, green and with little English on the street: why Laureles is the Medellín neighborhood where Spanish comes fastest.

October 4, 2023 · 5 min read

A young teacher goes over a worksheet with an older student seated at the same table, with a whiteboard behind them.
Learning SpanishSpanish grammarVocabulary & expressions

Learn Spanish in Medellín with Personalized Spanish Classes

Personalized Spanish classes in Medellín: how a tailored plan is built, and when a group course beats one-to-one lessons.

November 6, 2022 · 4 min read