Archive for the ‘Speaking Spanish’ Category
Spanish Words Around The House
Further to our earlier posts about learning Spanish in Fuerteventura, here is a list of some translated words for around your house – very handy if dealing with workmen, or if going to a DIY shop, or furniture shop. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Spanish Building Terms
If you are looking to enlist the services of a Spanish Building Company in Fuerteventura, there are many terms which may leave you a little baffled – even if you are just nipping around to your local hardware store for some DIY. Benjamin Ritter from Denia in Spain, has very kindly donated the following translations which may help you get through the language barrier. Thanks Benjamin! Read the rest of this entry »
Conversational Spanish
A list of a few useful Spanish phrases that you won’t find in your schoolbooks! Read the rest of this entry »
Getting a NIE number in Fuerteventura
To NIE… or not to NIE…
Yes, I know… a bad joke. But hey, it’s a question on many newcomers lips.
If you are moving to Fuerteventura – a NIE number is one of the first things you’ll need. It will be required to open a Bank Account, apply for your empadronado (look out later for an article here on this site about this, receiving certain goods onto the Island, and many more things. Read the rest of this entry »





