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Speaking another language is a great skill to have but it does take time, patience and money. Here are 10 simple resources I found really helpful for learning Spanish for FREE! They are really easy to find or organise and each will help you to understand and speak Spanish quickly if you cant afford to take lessons. If you are moving to Spain or planning to spend some time traveling here, I really recommend that you learn some Spanish. Not everyone speaks English and it’s really helpful to know at least some Spanish language basics. I took a beginners class at language school when I moved to Madrid but also used all of these resources and they really made a difference. If you want to learn Spanish (but have little or no cash) check out the list below for my top 10 ways you can learn Spanish for free and really immerse yourself into Spanish life. *RELATED article:  Useful Spanish phrases for traveling in Spain This page contains affiliate program links. If you make a purchase u...

Interested? PIN NOW, read later! The most populated of Spain’s Canary Islands, Tenerife has long been a haven for tourists and sun worshippers. But that’s not all that’s on offer here. The volcanic island boasts the UNESCO-listed Teide National Park in the centre of the island, while in Santa Cruz (its old capital) you’ll find more heritage and history than you can shake a stick at. Oh, and only one the world’s LARGEST carnivals! Is this a place for backpackers? It’s a holiday resort island, right? Is there anywhere a backpacker on a budget can actually stay here, apart from an old school guesthouse? Hey, hey, don’t worry! There are actually LOADS of hostels on Tenerife! And to make life easy for you we’ve sorted through the best hostels in Tenerife (and put ’em into categories) so you can simply choose the hostel that’s right for you. Our handy list for the Tenerife’s hostels is just below, so what are you waiting...