People underestimate the word “Hola.”
It’s not just a greeting. It’s an invitation, a signal, a bridge. It says, “I’m trying. I’m open. I want to connect.” And the brain loves that — because every new word is a neural handshake between cultures.
Want to get further, faster in Spanish? Start small. Start with connection. At Express Languages our students say that learning with Mi Mapa Spanish feels more like chatting with a new friend than studying a language.
🙌 Next time, we’ll tell you why “¿Cómo estás?” might be the most important emotional tool in your travel kit.