Spanish from Spain

I am from Asturias, in the north of Spain, and I teach the Spanish I speak. It is understood everywhere Spanish is spoken.

Is Spanish from Spain different?

Spanish is one language, and people from different countries understand each other without problems. There are some differences, and I will always point them out so you can understand and be understood anywhere.

Some differences you may notice

• Vosotros: in Spain we use vosotros to talk to a group of friends. In Latin America people use ustedes.
• Vocabulary: for example ordenador (Spain) and computadora (Latin America), or móvil and celular for the mobile phone.
• Pronunciation: in most of Spain, z and c before e or i sound like the English "th". In Latin America they sound like "s".

Which one should you learn?

Learn the one you will use most, and do not worry: the grammar and most of the vocabulary are the same. If you plan to travel, work or live in Spain, lessons with a teacher from Spain will help you feel at home from the start.