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
Matching People and Place Names in Mexico
Each state in Mexico has its corresponding gentilic—adjectives that describe people's place of origin. Here's a guide through the nomenclature
Discover the Benefits of Mountain Living in Mexico
Towns and cities in Mexico’s central highlands offer character and culture—and the benefits of mountain living. We help you to discover these places.
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
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
Ser y Estar: To Be or To Be, that is the Question
Among the grammatical complications of Spanish are its two verbs that describe how to be. This articles describes the uses of Ser and Estar.
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
Spanish and the ‘Inclusive Language’ Controversy
Spanish grammar's use of masculine plurals to describe a mix of male and female people or things has been debated at the highest academic level
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
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
