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

What you should know about the Basque language

Sep 21, 2023

What you should know about the Basque language

The Basque language, also known as the Euskera language, has ancient roots. It is the only remaining language spoken in...

Young woman is drinking coffee at her laptop while learning one of the hardest languages for Spanish speakers

Sep 13, 2023

What are the hardest languages to learn for Spanish speakers?

Learning any new language is a challenge. When it comes to the hardest languages to learn for Spanish speakers, there...

Two Spanish falmenco dresses - famous SPanish pieces of clothing

Sep 13, 2023

Spanish clothing culture: Fashion across Spain

Traveling across the Iberian Peninsula doesn’t need to entail costly plane tickets and hotels. Learning about the rich traditional (and...

A short guide to business etiquette in Spain

Sep 08, 2023

A short guide to business etiquette in Spain

Understanding business etiquette in Spain can prevent a social or cultural faux pas. Doing business in another country can be...

How to write an email in Spanish

Sep 08, 2023

How to write an email in Spanish

Wondering how to write an email in Spanish? Every Spanish language learner has been there. We all love an old-fashioned...

Spanish capitalization rules that differ from English

Sep 08, 2023

Spanish capitalization rules that differ from English

Spanish capitalization rules are not quite the same as those in English. In Spanish, the first letter in a new...

46 sports names in Spanish

Sep 05, 2023

46 sports names in Spanish

The whole world is wild about sports. But do you know all the different sports names in Spanish? Can you...

How to use “me” vs. “mi” in Spanish

Aug 25, 2023

How to use “me” vs. “mi” in Spanish

Let’s talk about my favorite subject: me! Well, not really. Spanish has two words — me and mi — that...

101 Spanish nouns you should learn to get started

Aug 25, 2023

101 Spanish nouns you should learn to get started

The most important Spanish nouns to learn may differ based on your needs as a Spanish language learner. An IT...

Galician vs. Spanish: Differences and similarities

Aug 21, 2023

Galician vs. Spanish: Differences and similarities

In Spain, there are three officially recognized languages in addition to Spanish. They are Basque, Catalan and Galego (Galician language)....

21 interesting facts about 21 Spanish-speaking countries

Aug 21, 2023

21 interesting facts about 21 Spanish-speaking countries

The cultures of Spanish-speaking countries are as diverse as their accents. Whether you’re traveling or attempting to master the language,...

Hispanic heritage month: Facts you should know

Aug 08, 2023

Hispanic heritage month: Facts you should know

National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States is observed every year from September 15 to October 15. Since 1968,...