The Framework You Need to Master the Spanish Language
Mastery of any language —including Spanish— requires a combination of spoken, reading and writing skills as well as knowledge of its grammar
Discover Mexico Lifestyle
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
How to Renew Your Mexico Residency Card (Permit)
Temporary residency cards are valid for 1 to 4 years and must be renewed to remain in Mexico. This article explains how to renew your resident card
Blogueando and other Anglicisms Used in Spanish
Technology has brought new words in Spanish into being—mostly English words fitted with the corresponding verb endings and conjugations
Learn About Mexico’s Seasonal Clock Changes
Most of Mexico stopped moving its clocks after the fall of 2022; however, some areas along the US border continue to synchronize their clocks with the USA
The Masculine Plural and Gender Neutrality in Spanish
So-called inclusive language has been creeping into use in Spanish, but the Real Academia Española is so far sticking to its guns
The Mexican Peso: A Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency Value
A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso
Banks & Banking Services Offered in Mexico
People living in Mexico often open a Mexican bank account to facilitate daily transactions and manage money transfers between their home country and Mexico
Living, Working and Retirement in Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro living: guide to help you research and assess Pátzcuaro as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
Enjoying the Bread on Day of the Dead in Mexico
In the autumn you can enjoy "Pan de Muerto" —Bread of the Dead— a delicious and integral part of Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico
Mexico’s Elegant Catrinas on Parade
How 'Catrinas' —artsy skeleton figurines— became an extraordinary hallmark of Mexican popular culture and synonymous with Day of the Dead festivities
Discovering Cempaxochitl, Mexico’s Iconic Flower
The brightly-colored 'cempaxochitl' —marigold— flowers are one of the iconic symbols that encircle Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions
Bread and Other Offerings on Day of the Dead
An important tradition of Day of the Dead is the creation of an "ofrenda" that usually manifests as an altar in family homes
