Spanish overtaken by Hindi as world’s second most-used native language
SPANISH is no longer the world’s second native language after being overtaken by Hindi, with Mandarin Chinese remaining on top. The Cervantes Institute in its
Immigrants in Spain could be required to speak Spanish to B2 level in order to claim Spanish nationality
IMMIGRANTS looking to obtain Spanish nationality could have to speak Castilian to a B2 level – equivalent to a strong grade at A-level – under
Know your ‘idioms’? 10 Spanish sayings that will have you sounding like a native
Want to improve your Spanish? Here’s 10 idioms that will take you from beginner to pro in no time. De tal palo, tal astilla Directly
Giant database for learning Spanish created by researchers at University of Granada
THE world’s largest database for learning Spanish as a second language has been created by researchers at the University of Granada. The Granada-based team has
Teacher offers Ukrainian refugees free Spanish lessons at academy in Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol.
IT is yet another heartwarming example of ordinary people being moved to do something to help those fleeing Russian invasion of Ukraine. A teacher from
‘High-level’ Spanish classes for British expats to aid ‘full integration’ in Orihuela on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA Town Hall has announced a 40-hour language course for Brits, and other foreign nationals, to aid their integration into Spanish society. Councillor for Immigration,
Spain to add Ladino to official languages list
SPAIN is set to officially recognise Ladino as a Spanish tongue. It is hoped that in doing so, it will save the language from extinction
Madrid calling for Cole
England ace Ashley Cole is brushing up his Spanish language skills
Lost in translation
James Bryce on the trials and tribulations of mastering Spanish from the traditional to a more modern – and terrific value - ‘internet’ method
The Spanish ‘y’ and the evolution of language
The Spanish Royal Academy recently voted to change their word for "y," now calling the penultimate letter ye rather than the former igriega