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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
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
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
Top 3 best cities to do remote work in Colombia
Medellín, Bogotá and Pereira compared for digital nomads: internet, cost of living, climate, coworking and real Spanish practice.
November 23, 2021 · 5 min read
Spanish, a Popular International Language
Spanish has reached 635 million speakers and ranks second online. What that means if you are thinking about learning it.
November 8, 2021 · 4 min read
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