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

Young woman, holding a piglet and learning other about animals in Spanish: A list of the most common animal names, plus a few fun expressions

May 26, 2023

Animals in Spanish: A list of the most common animal names, plus a few fun expressions

Expanding your vocabulary in Spanish is key to achieving fluency, so learning animal names in Spanish isn’t just for kids!...

Man teaching his dog 22 different ways to say “Nice to meet you” in Spanish

May 26, 2023

22 different ways to say “Nice to meet you” in Spanish

“Nice to meet you” is a fundamental expression every language learner should know. The last thing you want is to...

African American woman using 57 ways to describe physical traits in Spanish

May 26, 2023

57 ways to describe physical traits in Spanish

When it comes to describing a person’s physical traits in Spanish, as in other languages, you must be mindful of...

How to use the imperfect conjugation in Spanish

May 16, 2023

How to use the imperfect conjugation in Spanish

The imperfect conjugation in Spanish (imperfecto or pretérito imperfecto) is one of two main ways to speak in the past...

8 Mexican sayings to help you better understand the culture

May 16, 2023

8 Mexican sayings to help you better understand the culture

When we talk about Mexican sayings, we’re really talking about phrases that have meaning beyond the literal words. The word...

Two female friends chatting over coffee using sentence starters and filler words in Spanish

May 10, 2023

The most frequently used sentence starters and filler words in Spanish

Learning a new language is exciting. As you advance in your Spanish learning, you’ll want to start adding in some...

Young happy woman with curly hair as example to describe her emotions in Spanish

May 10, 2023

How to describe emotions in Spanish 

Describing your feelings and emotions in Spanish is a smart way to improve your vocabulary. When you express yourself in...

Girl on her laptop learning How to use demonstrative pronouns in Spanish

May 05, 2023

How to use demonstrative pronouns in Spanish

Demonstrative pronouns in Spanish should be somewhat familiar to English speakers, as they serve the same function as “this,” “that,”...

Young man focused on his laptop choosing the best Spanish language certification

May 05, 2023

The 7 best language certifications for Spanish learners

Obtaining a Spanish language certification has plenty of advantages. Some schools and workplaces require Spanish language learners to hold a...

two students looking at a worksheet with adjectives to describe a person in Spanish

May 03, 2023

Adjectives to describe a person in Spanish

There are numerous adjectives to describe a person in Spanish in either positive or negative ways. Every individual has a...

Woman standing in the rain cheerfully using Spanish weather terms to describe it

Apr 28, 2023

70 common Spanish weather terms

Spanish weather terms are important to know, whether you plan to use them in daily chit-chat or to stay safe...

A young woman is moving to Chile and is climbing one of the mountains there

Apr 21, 2023

Moving to Chile? 5 best cities to live in

Have you ever thought about moving to Chile? If so, you aren’t alone. I think about it, too! My mother...