Turning any recommendation into Spanish practice

You might get a book, or something else, not necessarily in English, but it can still inspire you to look for a Spanish version.

Gifts are great. And they don’t depend on asking (unless you’re a kid writing to Santa).

They come unexpectedly, usually around birthdays and other celebrations. You can’t count on them showing up whenever you want.

But you don’t need someone to gift you a book. You can just ask for recommendations, and then look for the Spanish version yourself.

That simple move can spark a real conversation, with your partner, a friend, or a colleague.

Next time you ask someone for a book recommendation, remember you can get a copy in Spanish.

Popular books are often translated, so you have a real shot at reading it in Spanish, even if the person recommended it to you in English.

Getting the recommendation in English doesn’t mean you have to read it in English.

You can apply the same idea elsewhere. When someone recommends a film, or a YouTube video with alternate audio tracks, take it as another invitation to bring Spanish into your day.​

If you’re looking for books, here’s my own recommendation: the Spanish Novels series. It’s a collection of graded readers, from A1 to C2, built to help you practice what you’re already learning elsewhere. These books don’t teach you Spanish. They give you a way to put it into practice, and sharpen your reading and listening comprehension (and I’m baised here, because I wrote them!).

⭐️ Check out the Spanish Novels bundles