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

Colonial street in Cartagena de Indias with the cathedral dome in the background and bougainvillea in the foreground.
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

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

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

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

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Learning SpanishSpanish grammarVocabulary & expressions

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

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 young woman in a blue cap and white shirt smiles as she picks red and green coffee cherries from a branch, surrounded by greenery.
Learning SpanishSpanish grammarVocabulary & expressions

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

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