Peter LowMoving to Medellin? A Guide for the Aspiring ExpatMedellin was long excluded from the list of popular tourist and expat destinations, but the city has today become something of a mecca for…Sep 15, 2017Sep 15, 2017
Peter Low19 Funny Sayings from ColombiaColombians do enjoy a good bit of exaggeration. Not seen a friend for a week or two? “I’ve not seen you in like a thousand years!” (“hace…Jan 17, 20171Jan 17, 20171
Peter LowOnline Spanish Courses and Learning Apps: Which One is Right For You?A comparison of eight courses, apps and online platforms for Spanish learnersNov 23, 2016Nov 23, 2016
Peter LowHow to Stop Speaking ‘Gringo’ SpanishQuick tips to fast track to language successOct 12, 2016Oct 12, 2016
Peter LowLearning Spanish: From Zero to HeroWith sufficient motivation absolutely anyone — and I do mean anyone — can reach fluencySep 14, 2016Sep 14, 2016
Peter LowHow to Speak Colombian Spanish: An InfographicForget gringo lingo and learn to speak Spanish “a lo colombiano”Sep 6, 2016Sep 6, 2016
Peter LowUnderstanding the Slang in ‘Narcos’: A Quick Cheat SheetThe second season of the popular Netflix show ‘Narcos’ is scheduled to air at 12.01am on 2nd September. If the first season is anything to…Aug 31, 20162Aug 31, 20162
Peter LowEl que reza y peca, empata: Understanding Colombia’s Cultural ContradictionsForeigners studying or living in Colombia often find that societal customs and the local way of life here are at once familiar, but…Aug 24, 2016Aug 24, 2016
Peter LowSlang and Spanish Study in Colombia: A View from MedellinRarely do Spanish courses focus on getting students to speak like a real native, instead of simply getting them to converse like some kind…Aug 22, 2016Aug 22, 2016
Peter LowThe World’s Best Spanish? No Such Thing.During the many years I spent living in Colombia, I was frequently told by local friends and acquaintances that their Spanish was the “best…Aug 10, 2016Aug 10, 2016
