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- GrammarA1–B1
Ser vs estar: how to know which “to be” you need
Spanish has two verbs for “to be”, and the permanent-versus-temporary rule breaks constantly. The distinction that holds, with examples and mistakes.
6 min read - PhrasesA1
40 Spanish phrases that actually get used in a first conversation
The phrases that carry a real first conversation in Spanish: greetings, asking for help, and the four sentences that keep it alive when you are lost.
5 min read - CostAny level
How much do Spanish lessons cost?
What two platforms publish for Spanish tutors, including their own country-by-country rates, and why Spain costs more than Colombia for one lesson.
9 min read - ExamA1–C2
DELE explained: the levels, what it costs, and which one you actually need
The official Spanish diplomas: six levels, no expiry, the A2 that Spanish nationality actually requires, and why the price varies threefold.
8 min read - ExamA1–C2
DELE results: two months, or three if you sat in May or November
How long DELE results take, why the FAQ appears to give two answers, and what a review costs: 60% of the fee, and the grade can come back lower.
7 min read - ExamA1–C1
SIELE: the Spanish exam you cannot fail, and what that costs you
SIELE scores 0–1000 and states you cannot fail. The six modalities, what the certificate is worth against the DELE, and the catch. Read 31 Aug 2026.
7 min read - ExamA2+
The CCSE: 300 published questions, 25 on the day, and you need 15
The CCSE draws 25 of 300 questions Instituto Cervantes publishes in advance; 15 pass. Fee, 2026–27 dates, retake and validity, read 5 Oct 2026.
7 min read - ExamA2+
Spanish for citizenship in Latin America: three countries test it, two ask for none
Costa Rica, Colombia and Ecuador test Spanish for naturalisation; Panama asks for it; Argentina and Uruguay ask none. The laws, read Oct 2026.
6 min read - ExamBásico–Avanzado
CELU explained: Argentina's Spanish certificate, its three levels, an exam that does not count grammar mistakes, and the fees
CELU is Argentina's Spanish certificate: Básico (new in 2026), Intermedio, Avanzado. No grammar section, no dictionary, no expiry. Fees from USD 100.
5 min read
Reading about Spanish is not the same as speaking it
See how long Spanish takes, what the levels mean, and what lessons cost.