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An Introduction to Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)
An introduction to Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Located in Laureles, UPB is one of the top universities in Colombia.
The Linguist’s Guide to Medellin: Top Language Exchange Meetups
There’s no better way to practice a language than by talking with a native speaker. In Medellin, there are tons of places to practice Spanish, English, and other languages. And, it’s a great way to meet both paisas and…
How to Make Friends in Medellín
There are countless reasons to move to or visit a new city – experience cultures, see incredible scenery, learn a new language – but people often don’t talk about how travel can be lonely. You’re miles away from home…
BaseLang Review: The Medellín Spanish School Offering Unlimited Classes
Colombia is known for having some of the clearest Spanish in Latin America, so it’s no surprise thousands of people from around the world flock here every year in the hope of learning the language. However, a problem…
Where to Find Spanish Classes in Medellin [2019 Update]
There are many options available to foreigners seeking Spanish classes in Medellin.
Spanish Words & Phrases for Travelers in Colombia
Colombian Spanish is known for being the clearest in the world, so it’s no wonder travelers flock here looking to brush up on their foreign language skills. While there are plenty of great Spanish schools across the…
El mejor apartahotel de Medellín, Soul Lifestyle!
El nuevo apartahotel Soul Lifestyle está ubicado en el barrio El Poblado, una de las mejores zonas de la ciudad de Medellín, en éste sus huéspedes pueden encontrar todas las comodidades necesarias para una agradable…
5 Tips Para Alquilar un Apartamento Amoblado en Medellín
En Casacol somos expertos en venta, alquiler y administración de apartamentos amoblados de lujo en Medellín, especialmente en El Poblado y Laureles, ya que contamos con más de 300 apartamentos en estos sectores. Sabemos…
Co-Aprender: A New Event Going Beyond Language Exchange
Co-Aprender, a new language exchange in the city, is filling the gap of exchanges with their twice-per-month events pairing attendees according to fluency.
Spanish to Communicate and Spanish to Feel Like a Local
Guest blogger, Kuzey Ates, shares his experience learning Spanish outside the country and later readjusting it to the local norms.
Guide to Medellín Language Exchange Nights: Practice Your Spanish
Medellin offers a wide variety of language exchange nights where foreigners can go to practice their Spanish and meet new people.
El Dorado Spanish School: Spanish Classes Designed for You
El Dorado Spanish School is located in Envigado and was founded three years ago by a Colombian-Polish couple, Robinson and Ewa.
Top 5 Spanish Mistakes That Make You Sound Like a Gringo
Improve your Spanish and learn to speak more like a local by avoiding these five common grammatical mistakes.
What To Expect When Practicing Spanish in Medellín
From approaching locals to Colombians’ reactions to foreign accents: what you need to know if you’re practicing Spanish in Medellín.
Colombian Spanish: A Book For Easing Into Local Lingo
Colombian Spanish by Pete Low is a book to help those looking to speak the language like a local Colombian, with phrases, expressions and small talk hacks.
Total Spanish: Learn Spanish in Medellín
Opened in 2015 and located on Vía Primavera near Parque Lleras, Total Spanish is one of Medellín’s newest language schools.
How I Learned Spanish in a Month in Medellín
Connor Grooms learned Spanish to a B1 conversational level in a month and made the film, “Spanish in a Month: A Documentary About Language Learning.”
Colombia Immersion: Beyond the Traditional Language School
Colombia Immersion is a new Spanish school that began with a simple but ambitious goal: to bridge the gap between the typical classroom and fluency.
Socializing in Medellín: A Spanish Survival Guide
In order to socialize in Medellín, Spanish isn’t enough. The secret lies in knowing the local slang. Here’s a quick Colombian Spanish survival guide.
Spanish Classes in Medellín at Centro Interactivo de Español
Ryan takes a closer look at the Centro Interactivo de Español, a great place to take Spanish classes in Medellín for all the foreigners in the city.
Taking Spanish Classes at Universidad EAFIT
Jeff has been taking Spanish classes at Universidad EAFIT in Medellín for almost a year and looks at EAFIT’s Spanish language program and his experiences.
The “I Speak Paisa” Spanish Course (Version 2)
The “I Speak Paisa” Spanish course is designed to teach foreigners Colombian Spanish, specifically, the paisa dialect spoken in Medellín.
Learn Spanish in Medellin with the “I Speak Paisa” Course
I Speak Paisa is an internet-based language course focusing on teaching students the paisa dialect of Spanish spoken in and around Medellin, Colombia.
Paisa Slang: Common Spanish Phrases in Medellin
No matter how much Spanish you learned in 10th grade, or how long you’ve lived in a South American city, when you pick up and travel to a new place, you will be confronted with new sayings and phrases particular to that…
Review: Spanish in Colombia Language & Culture Guide
Spanish in Colombia is a new language guide written by August Flanagan, who I met in 2009 while waiting in line for a free tango show in downtown Medellin, Colombia. I should add that before writing Spanish in Colombia,…
Speaking Spanish: How Not to Sound Like a Gringo
The following is a guest post by Andrew. Hi, I’m Andrew and I’ve been teaching myself Spanish for about four years now. In the process of doing that I’ve met and talked to tons of native Spanish speakers and also lots…
Four Places To Practice Spanish In Medellin
This is a guest post by Roosh Vörek, author of A Dead Bat In Paraguay. Doctors Office As long as you don’t go to the upper-crust Clinica Las Vegas, chances are any doctor you visit is not going to speak English. If you…