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Feeling Frenzied When Learning Spanish? You Aren’t Alone
Feeling overwhelmed while learning Spanish is normal and it has an explanation. Why it happens, how long it lasts and what actually helps.
July 19, 2021 · 5 min read
Pereira, the Most Diverse and Beautiful City in Colombia
Between páramo and cloud forest, warm all year round: what makes Pereira one of the best bases for living in Colombia.
July 9, 2021 · 5 min read
Learning Spanish the Fun Way With Unique Slang
Parcero, tinto, regálame, ¿cómo así?: a practical guide to the Colombian slang you will hear from day one in Medellín and Pereira.
July 5, 2021 · 6 min read
Is the Spanish Language Difficult to Learn? Not if You’re Having Fun Doing it!
How many hours it really takes, which parts of Spanish are easy, which ones are hard, and why enjoying it speeds the whole thing up.
June 27, 2021 · 6 min read
Colombian Coffee, a Language of Export Quality
Tinto, chapolera, cupping, clean cup: the vocabulary of Colombian coffee and why a farm visit is a Spanish lesson in disguise.
June 24, 2021 · 5 min read
Why Taking Spanish Lessons With a Pereirano is Fascinating
A clear accent, living voseo and usted among friends: what sets coffee region Spanish apart and why it is a good place to start.
June 16, 2021 · 5 min read