The PBC Blog

Tips, stories and ideas about learning a language by speaking with real people.

28/08/2026

Find a Language Exchange Partner and Actually Make a Friend: How Real Conversations Work

Language exchange pairs you with a native speaker for free, one-on-one conversation. You speak their language, they speak yours. Real friendships often follow.

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28/08/2026

What Does a Screenwriter Do? A Career Conversation in English

A screenwriter writes scripts for television and film. Learn what the job involves and why talking about your work is one of the best ways to practise speaking English with a native speaker.

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27/08/2026

Spanish Future Tense: When to Use Llegará, Habré Llegado, and Estaré Llegando

Three Spanish future forms look similar but mean different things. Learn which one to use when you talk about what will happen next.

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27/08/2026

Vayamos vs Vamos: When to Use the Spanish Subjunctive After 'Es Mejor Que'

Learn when to use vayamos (subjunctive) instead of vamos (indicative) in Spanish. The subjunctive mood is mandatory after expressions like 'es mejor que' (it is better that).

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26/08/2026

Learn English Through Real Conversations: Finding Your Language Exchange Partner

A language exchange partner teaches you English while you teach them your language. It's free, it's real conversation, and it opens doors to people and places around the world.

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26/08/2026

Haz, Harías, Hiciera or Hagas: Which Spanish Verb Form Do You Actually Need?

Confused by Spanish verb tenses? Learn when to use haz, harías, hiciera and hagas with clear examples. A grammar guide for Spanish learners.

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25/08/2026

Find a Language Exchange Partner and Actually Practice Speaking with Native Speakers

A language exchange connects you with a native speaker who learns your language while you learn theirs. It's free, it's real conversation, and it's how you move from lessons to actual friendship.

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25/08/2026

How to Find a Language Exchange Partner Who Shares Your Passion for Writing

A language exchange with someone who writes science fiction can push your English further than any app. Here's how to find a language exchange partner and what makes these conversations so powerful.

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24/08/2026

Pusiste vs Has Puesto: Spanish Preterite and Perfect Tense Explained

Pusiste is the correct preterite form of poner (to put). Has puesto is the present perfect. Learn when to use each irregular verb form with real Spanish sentences.

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