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Learn Spanish Through Hispanic Culture

Do you know when to shake hands or kiss cheeks in Spain — and which cheek goes first? Do you know the key differences between Peninsular and Latin American Spanish, such as tú vs vos, or the way “z” and “c” are pronounced in different countries and regions? Do you know the origin of expressions like “como Pedro por su casa”, or why Spain’s Christmas lottery is one of the most eagerly talked-about events of the year?

Cultural knowledge is just as important as vocabulary and grammar when you’re learning a language. Without it, even grammatically perfect Spanish can leave you puzzled by what people are talking about.

In this section, we explore Spanish customs and traditions, the fascinating differences between Spain and Latin America, and the cultural references that make conversations come alive. Some of these posts include one of our YouTube videos, Trocitos de Real Spanish. We keep adding new content — had any cultural adventures in Spanish lately? Let us know what topics you’d love us to cover next!

¡Explora la cultura hispánica con nosotros!

Elizabeth from Real Spanish