Alison Maciejewski Cortez

Alison Maciejewski Cortez is Chilean-American, born and raised in California. She studied abroad in Spain, has lived in multiple countries, and now calls Mexico home. She believes that learning how to order a beer in a new language reveals a lot about local culture. Alison speaks English, Spanish, and Thai fluently and studies Czech and Turkish. Her tech copywriting business takes her around the world and she is excited to share language tips as part of the Lingoda team. Follow her culinary and cultural experiences on X.

Latest posts by Alison Maciejewski Cortez

The,Flag,Of,Honduras,In,The,World,Map

Apr 18, 2024

A guide to Honduran Spanish

Honduran people are known for being warm, welcoming and friendly. With coffee, cacao, tobacco, crystal blue waters and rugged mountains,...

Smiling,Arab,Man,Using,Laptop,Working,With,Documents,At,Home

Apr 17, 2024

2 advanced Spanish grammar rules for fluent speakers

In language learning, we often focus on the basics. Today, we are tackling complex expressions with advanced Spanish grammar. Whether...

Young,Woman,Female,Student,Using,Laptop,Elearning,Or,Remote,Working

Apr 17, 2024

Relative pronouns in Spanish: basic rules you need to know

If you are an intermediate Spanish learner,  you will be interested in ways to make your language sound more complex...

A,Man,Writing,A,Name,With,Traditional,Arab,Characters,In

Mar 26, 2024

20 Arabic words used in everyday Spanish

Are there Arabic words in Spanish? Yes, there are certainly Spanish words of Arabic origin that we use every day....

Focused,Mixed,Race,Woman,Wearing,Headphones,Watching,Webinar,Write,Notes

Mar 26, 2024

Spanish indefinite articles: How and when they’re used

If you’re at the beginning of your Spanish learning journey, mastering grammatical concepts such as indefinite articles can seem like...

The,Flag,Of,Bolivia,On,The,World,Map.

Mar 26, 2024

Bolivian Spanish: Accents, slang, and more

Bolivian Spanish has regional idiosyncrasies that draw from the diversity of indigenous languages spoken across the country. Any Spanish-language learner...

Three,Young,Friends,Having,Coffee,Together,In,A,Cafe,Seated

Mar 18, 2024

Mastering the art of small talk in Spanish

Have you ever felt anxious when starting a conversation with a stranger in Spanish? You’re not alone! Making small talk...

Side,View,Motivated,Man,Wearing,Headphones,Writing,,Taking,Notes,,Using

Mar 18, 2024

How to use adjectives as nouns in Spanish to grow your vocabulary

Which way do you want to grow your Spanish vocabulary, the easy way or the hard way? (¿Cuál quieres, la...

White,Male,Giving,Direction,To,A,Young,Asian,Female,Tourist

Feb 27, 2024

A quick lesson on asking and giving Spanish directions

Knowing how to ask for and give directions in Spanish can be a lifesaver. Whether your GPS doesn’t work or...

Spanish words with ‘ñ’: Everything you need to know

Feb 26, 2024

Spanish words with ‘ñ’: Everything you need to know

When we begin learning Spanish, we may get confused with all those Spanish words with the letter “ñ”. However, knowing...

Business Spanish: The benefits and key vocabulary

Feb 26, 2024

Business Spanish: The benefits and key vocabulary

Spanish is among the top-five most spoken languages worldwide, and trust us, adding business Spanish to your resume can significantly...

A short guide to Guatemalan Spanish

Feb 21, 2024

A short guide to Guatemalan Spanish

Guatemalan Spanish is known throughout Latin America as one of the most phonetically neutral variants of the language. Why? Because...