Mastering the Spanish R Through Everyday Exercises
When My “Arroz” Sounded Like “Adiós” My first apartment in Santo Domingo faced a busy colmado whose owner, Doña Iris, served the fluffiest a
Mastering Spanish Small Talk in the Elevator or Lobby
Why Elevators and Lobbies Are Secret Language Classrooms Language teachers rarely mention that some of your most valuable Spanish practice will happen
Managing a Multilingual Team—Spanish for Team Leaders
When the Inbox Turned Bilingual At five a.m. a subject line changed my life: “¡Felicitaciones! You now lead the LATAM remote squad.” In a heartbe
Lost in Translation? 25 False Friends Every Expat Should Tame
The “Embarazada” Budget Blunder One breezy evening in Santo Domingo my girlfriend and I sat on the balcony untangling our savings plan. I proudly
Local Dominican Slang vs. Standard Spanish—What Every Expat Should Know
Why Dominican Spanish Feels Like a Different Language Spend one afternoon in a Santiago colmado and you’ll hear Spanish words clipped, stretched, or