Christmas Sweets: mantecados, polvorones and turrón

At MaestroMío, our Spanish school in Málaga and Madrid, we are convinced that learning a language means, above all, living it. And few times of the year let us taste Spanish culture as much as Christmas. Illuminated streets, traditional markets, Christmas carols… and, of course, a wide variety of typical sweets that are an essential … Read more

Typical Phrases and Words of Madrid: A Way of Speaking Full of Art

Madrid is not just the capital of Spain: it is a city full of life, personality, and, of course, its own expressions that surprise both visitors and those learning Spanish. Madrileños are full of humor, spontaneity, and a touch of cheekiness that reflects the character of their inhabitants. In this article from Maestro Mío, we … Read more

Prepositions of Place and How to Use Them

If you’ve ever wondered how to explain where something is in Spanish without using gestures or maps, this MaestroMío article is for you. Today we’re going to explore prepositions of place, those little words that help you locate objects, people, and places in space. You’ll see that with a bit of practice, you’ll be able … Read more

Is Spanish the easiest language to learn?

If you’ve ever thought about learning a new language, Spanish has probably crossed your mind. Melodic, expressive and spoken by more than 500 million people worldwide, Spanish has a reputation for being an “easy” language. But how true is that? At MaestroMío we want to tell you why Spanish wins so many students over… and … Read more