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Students of El Patio made a video answering some questions about their connection with the Spanish-speaking world and their experience of learning Spanish. Have a look, be inspired and join 400 million speakers of Spanish!
Ana Ruiz
Those who've ever had the pleasure of being in one of Isidro's classes know just what a true master of language he is. Yet they may be unaware that he is also a total literature fiend, and a published author...
Isidro Martínez García
Emmanuel admits he's a bit of a sports fanatic. He loves baseball, tennis and soccer - all sports that happen to have many famous players from Spanish speaking countries. From his fandom came the desire to understand what these players...
Emmanuel Liu
Ana's latest story describes the daily grind of a high school History teacher. Pushed to the limit by the boredom of the curriculum and rebellious students, she decides to turn the tables, and invites the students to enact their versions...
Ana Ruiz, translation by Craig Burgess
Tenochtitlán - a city of water and temples - lies buried under the immensity of modern day Mexico City. What was this incredible city like when the Spanish first set eyes on it in the 16th Century? This article offers...
Craig Burgess, translation Craig Burgess
María Rúa has compiled a gorgeous playlist uncovering some beautiful relics from the past, a movement which defined generations of songs to come. This list evokes a spirit of protest, a momentous tradition where art was often used to rival...
Ben Wright-Smith
Meet Andrés Treviño (if you haven't already met him in class)! Andrés is one of El Patio's teachers - but also, a traveller and a writer. In his book 'Fragmentos del paisaje', Andrés invites us to share his experiences throughout...
Article and photos Andrés Treviño, Translation Penny
Ever wondered how to master typing those little squiggles, dots and quirky punctuation marks? You may have thought it involved some sort of program, toolbar or application - you'd be wrong! It's super easy to write Spanish punctuation on an...
Penny
Have you ever had a doomsday scenario play out in your head? Perhaps you've been daydreaming about what to do in a zombie apocalypse, or a nuclear fallout? How prepared would you be? Where would you go? It's something that...
Ana Ruiz, translation Craig Burgess
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After finding another company frustrating and unenthusiastic, El Patio has reinvigorated my excitement for learning Spanish...
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