Mariia Selivanova

  Why Knowing Directions in Spanish is Important While Travelling Knowing how to ask for and give directions in Spanish can be a real lifesaver. Imagine your GPS fails or your phone dies on you. Being able to navigate in Spanish can give you independence and security. It allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and confidently navigate unfamiliar places without worrying about getting lost. Here are the main 3 reasons why it is important to know directions…

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Imagine wandering around a Spanish-speaking country, stomach rumbling, but you’re stumped on how to order food in Spanish. I’ve been there! Learning how to order food in Spanish is a must. Whether you’re ordering food at a restaurant, cafe, or even at a street stall, it might be the first thing you’ll do after arriving in a Spanish-speaking country. I am familiar with the classic “una cerveza, por favor”, but I can’t live on a drink alone! While speaking a…

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Like in any other language, focusing on mastering a core set of words and phrases is crucial for building confidence and understanding of the language. Learning basic Spanish words and phrases will provide me with a solid framework upon which I could gradually construct more complex sentences and express my thoughts more fluently. To make it even easier to learn, I found this online resource that breaks down the essential words and phrases into categories to make the learning process…

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Are you ready to embark on a journey to learn Spanish numbers? Mastering numbers is a fundamental step in learning how to speak Spanish language. In this post, I will explore the basics of counting in Spanish and share the resources I used to incorporate numbers into my vocabulary. It will not only enhance my ability to navigate practical situations but also deepen my understanding of the language’s structure and sound patterns. Why Learn Spanish Numbers? Numbers play a crucial…

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Alright everyone, let’s start this adventure! Welcome to my second week of learning another language! Honestly, I feel like Spanish won’t be a hard language to learn, but we shall see! ENGLISH vs SPANISH ALPAHBETS As a beginner learner, I think it is important to start with the alphabet and pronunciation, as it will give me a solid foundation to learn on. Before I dive into learning the Spanish alphabet and pronunciation, I wanted to pay attention to a few…

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Welcome to my learning project journey! When I heard about this project, I got very excited! There are always a million things to learn but so little time. I am happy there is an opportunity in this class to pick something you are interested in and learn about it! I started brainstorming to come up with a few options and settled on these two: learn how to play the piano and learn a new language. Both of these options sounded…

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