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Verb + Preposition: The Spanish Phrases You’ve Been Saying Wrong
In English we say things like: to dream of/about something to depend on something to think about something In Spanish, we also use prepositions, but they are often different from the English ones . That’s why students get confused: they translate word by word and say things like “soñar de” instead of soñar con . This guide shows common Spanish verb + preposition combinations, what they mean, and how they compare to English. All examples are simple and useful for everyday
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Nov 175 min read


The Psychology of Motivation: Why Most People Quit Learning Spanish — and How You Can Stay Inspired
Why Motivation Fades — Even for the Best Students Let’s be honest: everyone starts with great intentions. Then work, travel, or life gets in the way. Motivation fades — not because you’re undisciplined, but because the brain naturally resists long-term effort without visible rewards . At Spanish Millennium , we’ve seen this pattern in professionals, parents, and students alike. The difference isn’t in willpower — it’s in knowing how to reignite motivation when it dips. 1. The
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Nov 92 min read


The Hidden Bias of Monolingualism: What You’re Missing When You Don’t Speak Another Language
In cities like Washington DC, New York, or London, being “global” is part of the professional identity. People eat at international restaurants, travel for work, and attend multicultural conferences — but ironically, most remain monolingual. Monolingualism has become a social blind spot: a subtle form of privilege that limits access to perspectives, relationships, and even career opportunities in a world that runs on cultural fluency. Sociologists call this cultural capital —
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Nov 42 min read


The Ghost Nouns of Spanish
Los sustantivos fantasma del español Some Spanish nouns have two “lives.” When their gender changes from el to la , their meaning transforms completely. Think of them as grammatical shape-shifters—ordinary words that hide a second identity. The Most Surprising Transformations el cura – the priest la cura – the cure el capital – money, wealth la capital – the capital city el cometa – the comet la cometa – the kite el mañana – the future la mañana – the morning el poli
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Oct 293 min read
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