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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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