The Andalusian Accent of Málaga

Source: https://www.tripsavvy.com/andalusia-southern-spain-4135670 Spain is a country with a great variety of dialects and accents, and Andalusia, the region where Málaga is located, has a distinctive intonation that sets it apart from the rest of the country. When you learn Spanish in Andalusia, you’re not just learning the standard language but also a characteristic dialect with … Read more

The 12 Grapes Tradition

The countdown to the New Year is something special in Spain. Every 31 December, the main clocks in the big cities mark the last 12 seconds of the year with the famous ‘campanadas’ (chimes). But before toasting, it is necessary to eat the 12 grapes! What is this tradition? It is a popular custom in … Read more

Synonyms and Antonyms in Spanish: How to Use Them (and Sound Like an Advanced Speaker!)

Did you know you can say “bonito,” “hermoso,” or “bello” and mean pretty much the same thing? Or that the opposite of “rápido” isn’t just “lento”? Spanish is full of different ways to say the same idea… or its opposite. And that’s exactly what synonyms and antonyms are for.MaestroMío is here to explain it to … Read more

Spelling rules C or Z

C or Z? The letters C and Z can present spelling problems because they sound the same. The following rules can help with spelling: C is used before the vowels E and I, except in words like zeta, zigzag, Ezequiel. Verbs ending in -ZAR are spelled with C. The Z changes to C followed by … Read more

Sonia Álvarez – Teacher

Hello! My name is Sonia, and I smile easily. My favorite activities include theater and dance, so we’re likely to meet near the stage. I also love reading, writing, and chocolate palmiers. University education: Graduate in General and Comparative Literature from the Complutense University of Madrid, Master’s in Secondary and Baccalaureate Teacher Training from the … Read more

Soho, el barrio artístico de Málaga

El barrio artístico de Málaga El barrio de Soho es el nuevo centro cultural de Málaga. Está situado entre el centro de la ciudad y el mar y ofrece un montón de cosas diferentes (hay muchas cosas interesantes que ver) Si eres estudiante de OnSpain, eres afortunado, porque la escuela está situada en el Soho … Read more

SIELE, consigue tu acreditación internacional de español

¿Conoces qué es el certificado SIELE? SIELE es el Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española que certifica tu nivel de español dándote la posibilidad de examinarte de la aptitud que necesites o requieran de ti. Está dirigido tanto a estudiantes como a profesionales. Se obtiene la certificación a través de 4 pruebas: Comprensión … Read more

Severe Weather Strikes Málaga: Red Alert Issued

Yesterday evening, at approximately 22:00 on November 12th, residents of Málaga received a red alert warning of severe weather conditions forecasted to hit the region. The red alert indicated that up to 120mm of rain could fall within a 12-hour period. The announcement, sent through local authorities and meteorological services, was a stark reminder of … Read more