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To write an email in Spanish, open a formal message with Estimado or Estimada followed by a colon, use usted throughout, and close with Atentamente or Saludos cordiales. Informal emails open with Hola and a comma, and close with Un saludo or Un abrazo. Your greeting and your final sign-off must sit at the…
The first time I bring students to La Yecla, I ask them to stop at the entrance and stretch out both arms. In some places this narrow gorge in Burgos, Spain, squeezes to barely two meters across, with sheer rock walls, griffon vultures overhead, and a long human history carved into the landscape, so you…
Some cities ask you to choose between history and the beach. Tarragona quietly refuses. Here, ancient Roman ruins sit a short stroll from golden sand, and the whole place moves to an easy, unhurried Mediterranean rhythm. I am Ramo, a host teacher with Spanish Express, and I live right here near Tarragona. This is where…
If you have never heard of Cáceres, you are not alone, and that is exactly why it is worth visiting. Tucked into the west of Spain in the Extremadura region, Cáceres holds one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Europe. Its walled historic centre, the Ciudad Monumental, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
If you’ve been looking for a reason to practice your Spanish (beyond getting a better score on your Duolingo app), a Mediterranean cruise may just be the push you need. Exploring port cities has a unique way of dropping you into real conversations before you’ve even had your first coffee. And that kind of exposure…
Have you ever felt frustrated trying to learn the Spanish language, only to be overwhelmed by complicated grammar rules or unengaging lessons? I get it—it can be tough to find a way to speak Spanish fluently while juggling your busy life. Many people turn to a language app to help them learn Spanish more effectively….
Hi! I’m Pilar, your native Spanish host teacher in Valencia with Spanish Express and our Spanish Homestay Immersion Program (SHIP). One of my favorite parts of teaching is taking students beyond the classroom and into real culture, and that includes flamenco shows, along with many other historical and adventurous excursions. If you’ve never experienced flamenco…
