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

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

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

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

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

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

Un hombre joven con camiseta negra trabaja concentrado frente a un portátil HP plateado sobre una mesa de madera con estructura metálica en un café de estilo industrial, iluminado
Learning SpanishSpanish grammarVocabulary & expressions

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

Handmade cushions and bags stacked at a market stall, with colorful geometric patterns and the names of Colombian cities embroidered on them.
Learning SpanishSpanish grammarVocabulary & expressions

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

A person in a pink wig and a winged costume decorated with paper flowers in rainbow colors, walking away from the camera during a parade.
Student visaLiving in PereiraColombian culture

Pereira, a Diverse, Vibrant and LGBTQ+ Friendly City

A municipal diversity policy, a Pride week and a march across the viaduct: what Pereira is really like for LGBTQ+ visitors and students.

August 30, 2021 · 5 min read

A young bearded man wearing a headset smiles at his laptop, seated at a desk with a black lamp.
Learning SpanishColombian SpanishStudent visa

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

Aerial view of a small town among green hills, with red and blue roofed houses scattered through the vegetation.
Learning SpanishColombian SpanishStudent visa

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

A smiling young woman with curly hair, her face covered in colored powder, holding more lilac powder in her cupped hands.
Learning SpanishSpanish grammarVocabulary & expressions

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

A teacher in a green sweater writes the conjugation of the Spanish verb estar on a whiteboard.
Learning SpanishVocabulary & expressionsColombian Spanish

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