The PBC Blog

Tips, stories and ideas about learning a language by speaking with native speakers.

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16/08/2026

Spanish Imperfect vs Preterite: When to Use Tenia, Tuvo, and Ha Tenido

The Spanish imperfect and preterite describe the past differently. Learn when to use tenia (habitual past), tuvo (completed action), and ha tenido (recent past) with clear examples.

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15/08/2026

Spanish Articles: When to Use El, Un, or Nothing at All

Master Spanish articles with this essential grammar rule. Learn when to use el, un, or no article before nouns, with real examples like 'dar un buen consejo' that native speakers actually use.

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15/08/2026

Saber vs Conocer in Spanish: When to Use Each Verb

Saber means to know facts or how to do something. Conocer means to be familiar with a person, place, or topic. Learn the difference and when Spanish speakers use each one.

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14/08/2026

Ha Trabajado vs Estuvo Trabajando vs Trabaja: When to Use Each Spanish Tense

Learn the difference between Spanish present perfect, preterite and present simple. Ha trabajado connects past to now, estuvo trabajando is a closed past action, and trabaja describes habits. Master when natives actually use each one.

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14/08/2026

Ser vs Estar in Spanish: When to Use Each One and Why It Matters

Learn when to use ser and estar in Spanish. Ser describes permanent qualities and identity, while estar expresses temporary states and location. Master this essential distinction with clear examples.

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13/08/2026

Hasta que no vs Cuando vs Si in Spanish: Which Conditional Do You Need?

Learn when to use hasta que no, cuando, and si in Spanish. These three structures look similar but work differently. Master the grammar with real examples.

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13/08/2026

La misión de conectar personas a través de los idiomas

Aprender un idioma no se trata solo de memorizar palabras. Se trata de construir puentes entre personas y crear amistades reales que trascienden las barreras del lenguaje.

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12/08/2026

Hablar 15 minutos con un nativo vale más que 2 horas de ejercicios

Conversar en vivo con un hablante nativo es mucho más efectivo que hacer ejercicios aislados. Tu cerebro aprende cuando tiene que pensar, reaccionar y resolver problemas en tiempo real.

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11/08/2026

¿Qué es PBC Languages? Una comunidad para aprender idiomas hablando de verdad

PBC Languages es una comunidad online donde aprendes idiomas en clases muy pequeñas y haces intercambios gratuitos con hablantes nativos. El punto es que hables, que conectes, que el idioma viva entre personas.

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