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.
May 26, 2023
Expanding your vocabulary in Spanish is key to achieving fluency, so learning animal names in Spanish isn’t just for kids!...
May 26, 2023
“Nice to meet you” is a fundamental expression every language learner should know. The last thing you want is to...
May 26, 2023
When it comes to describing a person’s physical traits in Spanish, as in other languages, you must be mindful of...
May 16, 2023
The imperfect conjugation in Spanish (imperfecto or pretérito imperfecto) is one of two main ways to speak in the past...
May 16, 2023
When we talk about Mexican sayings, we’re really talking about phrases that have meaning beyond the literal words. The word...
May 10, 2023
Learning a new language is exciting. As you advance in your Spanish learning, you’ll want to start adding in some...
May 10, 2023
Describing your feelings and emotions in Spanish is a smart way to improve your vocabulary. When you express yourself in...
May 05, 2023
Demonstrative pronouns in Spanish should be somewhat familiar to English speakers, as they serve the same function as “this,” “that,”...
May 05, 2023
Obtaining a Spanish language certification has plenty of advantages. Some schools and workplaces require Spanish language learners to hold a...
May 03, 2023
There are numerous adjectives to describe a person in Spanish in either positive or negative ways. Every individual has a...
Apr 28, 2023
Spanish weather terms are important to know, whether you plan to use them in daily chit-chat or to stay safe...
Apr 21, 2023
Have you ever thought about moving to Chile? If so, you aren’t alone. I think about it, too! My mother...