The Spanish Progress blog
Evidence-based methods to build a Spanish vocabulary that lasts.
A shortcut and a bill: how many Spanish words you actually need
Thousands of words arrive free, a few dozen cost double. The coverage figures and what they mean for your target.
Spaced repetition for Spanish: cognates are cheap, false friends are not
Part of Spanish vocabulary is nearly free, part is booby-trapped. How to set reviews so your time goes where it pays.
How long does it take to learn Spanish? A realistic timeline
The FSI puts Spanish in its fastest category at 600 to 750 hours. What that means at 30 or 60 minutes a day.
25 Spanish false friends that trip up English speakers
Embarazada, constipado, éxito: why they exist and how to make the real meaning stick.
Spanish for travel: the 150 words you'll actually use
Restaurant, transport, hotel, emergencies, organised by situation, with a 30-day plan before departure.
