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Academia Contacto is located in the heart of Chamberí, a trendy neighborhood where both locals and tourists come to enjoy the wide range of culinary offerings. In cas the sheer number of bars overwhelms you, this guide will help you head straight to the best tapas bars in the neighborhood.Masa VinsMAsa Wins Tapas Bar in […]

Besides being a wonderful city in its own right (and of course being home to excellent Spanish schools such as Academia Contacto!), Madrid is often considered one of the best tourist destinations to learn Spanish. This is due to the neutral Castilian Spanish spoken by its inhabitants, which makes it easier for learners to understand […]

A great method to memorise quickly Spanish words is to first write down those which you are unfamiliar with, whether that be during a conversation, during a class, or when watching a TV show. Writing words down engages multiple senses and strengthens the memory pathways in your brain, making it easier to recall terms later.How […]

Spanish phonetics is a key tool to help learners memorise quickly Spanish words. By understanding how each letter and sound is pronounced, it becomes much easier to remember vocabulary and use it correctly. A great method to memorise quickly Spanish words is to first write down those you are unfamiliar with, whether during a conversation, […]

An exercise that is extremely useful for improving listening comprehension in Spanish is to listen to an audiobook or podcast while noting down the vocabulary and expressions used. This method trains your ear to recognize natural speech patterns, intonation, and the rhythm of the language, all of which are essential for real-world communication.Start with Familiar […]

Some of the best resources to support your learning can be found on the internet. Depending on your level you may want to look for content that is aimed towards beginners, of which plenty can be found on YouTube. Subreddits such as r/Spanish, r/LearnSpanish are great resources to support learning for fellow learners to resolve […]