Tres Tristes Tigres and Other Spanish Tongue Twisters
When Mexicans make fun of Anglo-Saxon efforts at speaking Spanish, they usually focus on the flat r's and incorrect verb conjugations
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Tips for Spotting Counterfeit Mexican Banknotes
Mexican banknotes carry a range of security features, and a few spot checks can help you avoid getting landed with fake bills as you trade
Hay & Haber—Treading in a Grammatical Minefield
An exploration of the complexities that exist in Spanish surrounding the use of the terms "there is," "there are," and "to have"
A Lesson in Object Pronouns
Some complications arise with object pronouns in Spanish when you're dealing with third persons singular and plural
¿A Donde Hablo? —versus— ¿Quien Habla?
The phone rings when you weren't expecting a call. ¿A dónde hablo? (where am I calling?) comes a sharp, testy voice
The Flight of the Eagle: Soccer Matches at the Aztec Stadium
A visit to Mexico City could well be graced with a visit to the famous Aztec Stadium, in the south of the city, to watch a soccer match
Mexico Newsletter —
June 2026
Summer & rainy season; World Cup; Cell phone registration deadline; Part-time residency; Social etiquette; Suitable climates; Water supply & more...
Mexico Co-Hosting the 2026 Soccer World Cup
Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 soccer World Cup, alongside the USA and Canada. The opening game was played on June 11 in Mexico City
Experiences Past & Present: Going to the Movies in Mexico
Foreign Native reflects on the changing habits and habitats for film-watching in Mexico, and how the movie-going experience here has changed over the years
The Gender Problem in Spanish Language Grammar
In Spanish, feminine words end in an 'a' and masculine words in an 'o', and so do corresponding adjectives—but there are a number of exceptions
Roadcraft in the Capital: Driving the Mexico City Way
Weekday traffic in Mexico City has reached the point of saturation, giving rise to higher stress levels and the need for patience
Language Usage: The Chronicle of a Cliché Foretold
A versatile phrase which occasionally makes the rounds uses the title of a book by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez