Spain was one of the most influential countries in the 15th century. The Spanish Empire flourished during that time as they acquired many colonies and lands overseas. When Christopher Columbus’s voyage was sanctioned by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella little did they know that the Spanish language and culture would create such an impact on the world. The arrival and settlement by the … [Read more...]
Articles about Spanish Language
Methods of learning Spanish
There are several methods that one can use to learn Spanish. The variety of ways ranges from the traditional classroom setting to using interactive courses on the internet. In the traditional classroom setting this usually involve a group of persons. It is good for persons who learn best in groups and can benefit from the interaction of other students in the group. If it is a large group, however, … [Read more...]
Some Basic Spanish Grammar Rules
A language becomes easier when one has some knowledge of the nuances of its grammar. Basic Spanish grammar rules can become easy and simple to learn if they are practiced in the appropriate context. Verbs – All verbs end in either ar, er, or ir. Verbs can be either regular or irregular. Regular verbs are very easy to conjugate once the rules for the ending of these verbs are adhered to. … [Read more...]
Spanish Dialects and Variants
A dialect is a deviation of a language characterized by the phonological and grammatical differences with respect to the variants of the same language. Every language has dialect forms and every country and region has developed its own dialect. The Spanish language is no different as there are many dialects that are spoken even in Spain itself. Castilian dialect was the original language of … [Read more...]
Spanish words used in English Language
Throughout the course of history elements of Spanish language have pervaded the English language. Many English speakers are not even aware that so many words that are used nowadays are of Spanish origin. Some words became a part of the language through popular culture. Names of foods, dance, and music fall within this category. Others may have come through popular lifestyle habits. The names of … [Read more...]
Tips to Consider When Learning Spanish
People learn Spanish for different reasons. While many persons learn by choice there are others who have to do it because it is mandatory in their course of study or other related matter. Just like everything else learning the Spanish Language takes effort, dedication and self discipline. These tips will help to make the journey easier: Have an open mind. The learning process becomes much … [Read more...]
Where is Spanish Spoken
Spanish is the official language of 21 countries. Among these countries are one each in Africa and Europe and the others are located in the Americas. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. It is one of the six recognized languages of the United Nations. The total number of Spanish speakers in the world is estimated to be about 500 million. Spanish is also the second most spoken … [Read more...]
why you should learn Spanish
Those persons who like to study foreign languages love the thrill of the new challenges and excitement that the language brings. There are many languages to choose from so why should someone choose to study Spanish. One of the main reasons is the popularity of the language. It is the second most spoken language in the world so there will be plenty of opportunities to use the language. It is not … [Read more...]
Cognates of Spanish
Cognates of both Spanish and English are words that look alike although they are pronounced differently. In many cases, though, these words share the same Latin root, hence the similarity. It is not all words that look alike, however, have similar meanings. Cognate are very helpful to those who are learning Spanish. In many cases one doesn’t have to search the dictionary for the meaning but can … [Read more...]
