Alison Maciejewski Cortez

Alison Maciejewski Cortez is Chilean-American, born and raised in California. She studied abroad in Spain, has lived in multiple countries, and now calls Mexico home. She believes that learning how to order a beer in a new language reveals a lot about local culture. Alison speaks English, Spanish, and Thai fluently and studies Czech and Turkish. Her tech copywriting business takes her around the world and she is excited to share language tips as part of the Lingoda team. Follow her culinary and cultural experiences on X.

Latest posts by Alison Maciejewski Cortez

Mexico,City,,Mexico,-,January,23,,2019:,The,Famous,Frida

May 27, 2024

8 Mexican painters worth knowing about

When it comes to art, Mexican painters are among the most well-known names around the world. This is especially true...

The,Flag,Of,Panama,On,The,World,Map.

May 27, 2024

The fundamentals of Panamanian Spanish

Panamanian Spanish has diverse influences, which you can trace back to various corners of the world. Indigenous communities, Andalucia, the...

Happy,Young,Latin,Business,Woman,Looking,At,Laptop,Reading,Good

May 27, 2024

Adverbial clauses: Spanish phrasing rules in two steps

Are you enjoying your Spanish learning journey but find it hard to tackle adverbial clauses? Spanish, just like English, uses...

Cheerful,Caucasian,Female,Student,Satisfied,With,Interesting,Literature,Plot,Of

May 16, 2024

An essential guide to Chilean writers

Are you planning on moving to Chile and wish to better comprehend the country by reading the works of great...

Group,Of,Female,Track,Athletes,On,Starting,Blocks

May 16, 2024

12 great Spanish-speaking athletes you should know about

You may already be familiar with Spanish-speaking athletes like tennis phenom Rafael Nadal and Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona. But...

Young,Man,In,Warm,Sweater,Reading,Book,While,Relaxing,On

Apr 26, 2024

Boost your Spanish by reading these 4 Spanish authors

Looking for some great Spanish authors to read, but not sure where to start? Your instincts are in the right...

The,Flag,Of,Argentina,In,The,World,Map

Apr 26, 2024

A study of Argentinian Spanish

Argentinian Spanish has some unmistakable pronunciation and vocabulary, making it one of the most easy-to-identify accents for Spanish language learners....

Young,Woman,Enjoying,Tasty,Appetizer,With,Pinchos,,Traditional,Spanish,Snack,

Apr 24, 2024

10 traditional foods in Spain for breakfast, lunch and dinner

If you’re interested in Spanish cuisine, you may have already sampled some of the country’s traditional dishes. But while Spain...

The,Flag,Of,Honduras,In,The,World,Map

Apr 18, 2024

A guide to Honduran Spanish

Honduran people are known for being warm, welcoming and friendly. With coffee, cacao, tobacco, crystal blue waters and rugged mountains,...

Smiling,Arab,Man,Using,Laptop,Working,With,Documents,At,Home

Apr 17, 2024

2 advanced Spanish grammar rules for fluent speakers

In language learning, we often focus on the basics. Today, we are tackling complex expressions with advanced Spanish grammar. Whether...

Young,Woman,Female,Student,Using,Laptop,Elearning,Or,Remote,Working

Apr 17, 2024

Relative pronouns in Spanish: basic rules you need to know

If you are an intermediate Spanish learner,  you will be interested in ways to make your language sound more complex...

A,Man,Writing,A,Name,With,Traditional,Arab,Characters,In

Mar 26, 2024

20 Arabic words used in everyday Spanish

Are there Arabic words in Spanish? Yes, there are certainly Spanish words of Arabic origin that we use every day....