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The single best thing you can do before leaving for South America is brushing up your Spanish. It's easy, really! Even a few hours on the plane spent studying are better than nothing.
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I don't know the way or the place - Subjunctive! I don't know all the gramatical terms because I forgot them. But allow me to explain a use of the subjuntive that get's little airplay but is extremely important. Usually subjunctive users focus on desires, wishes, demands, hopes, and emotions followed by QUE + SUBJ - "Espero que Lina TENGA su libro" - "I hope Lina has her book." A previous poster speaking here about the SUBJ said "Just learn the key phrases ["Espero que", "Ojala que", "Quiero que", etc...] because as we know forming it is ...By rocinante on May 12, 2008, 09:01 in Learn Spanish |
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Anyone iinterested in Spanish lessons in Santa Marta or Rodadero Hi everyone, Trying to find out if any people have any interest in doing a spanish course in Santa Marta Rodadero area in about a months time ...By mikeinpuerto on Apr 15, 2008, 19:21 in Learn Spanish |
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Un excelente diccionario en Español, Inglés Diccionarios en español diccionarios ingles español diccionario sinónimos http://www.diccionarios.com/By Monpirri on Mar 1, 2008, 18:10 in Learn Spanish |
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Searching for Spanish Classes In Buenos Aires Hi all, My girlfriend and I are currently in Peru and heading down to Argentina through Bolivia. We want to take Spanish classes in Buenos Aires for about 3 weeks or so. Can anyone recommend a good school to look into? I don't speak spanish very well right no, but my girlfriend is much better than me, so we need to find a school with different types of classes. Hola a todo, Mi novia y yo estamos en Peru y vamos a ir a Buenos Aires, Argentina en seis semanas, mas o menos. Quieremos que tomar ...By JustoXT on Feb 29, 2008, 10:28 in Learn Spanish |
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Hi all,
looking for a spanish course for up to 6mths in Bogota. I was hoppping to find something where I could get a student visa as well so I was not staying under tourist visa.
Has any one managed to find a intro in to spanish for this amount of time?
Any info appreciated
Roy By royed31 on Feb 25, 2008, 13:40 in Learn Spanish |
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Interested in learning Spanish? Hi, If you are interested in learning Spanish or if you need help or advice on getting around. I can help you.By venustimon on Feb 17, 2008, 13:33 in Learn Spanish |
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I've just been reading rocinate's very interesting post 'Levels of politeness when requesting...' and I was struck by the phrase "In certain environments Quisiera could be viewed as faggy, or affected."
Now that intrigues the heck out of me, because that's always how I request things over there. I must have said 'Quisiera una cerveza por favor' hundreds of times. And now it's come to be mentioned, I do recall a slight frisson from the waiter/ess of me having said something not quite right...O ... By kalder on Jan 14, 2008, 07:00 in Learn Spanish |
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Best free websites for learning Spanish My favorite websites for learning Spanish. Wish someone had given me this list when I was starting out. 1. WordReference.com: An unusually comprehensive dictionary with an extensive set of forums where intelligent native speakers will comment on usage questions. 2. Spanish5000.com: By far the best site for learning Spanish vocabulary online, since it teaches words in context so that you absorb grammar at the same time you learn how to use the vocabulary you're studying. 3. Notes ...By josemolina on Dec 31, 2007, 07:54 in Learn Spanish |
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Learn Spanish at Patagonia School If you want learn Spanish, contact me: http://www.patagoniaschool.com Our staff are all highly qualified and experienced.By mariaparra on Dec 26, 2007, 12:41 in Learn Spanish |
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Hey hey everyone
I'm a colombian in BOGOTÃ?, willing to correct your grammar, help you with your commonly used phrases, put you some homework, and totally help with your pronunciation issues in spanish...
I have some great books in english that will make your life easier here, containing grammar basics and you can take copies...
I'm available from january, and you just have to send me a private message and we'll make spanish happen :)
I work per week, and I have a flexible schedule, s ... By sorayau on Dec 14, 2007, 00:08 in Learn Spanish |
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Me gustarÃa viajar a España......pero no me ha gustado algo que he visto Hola, ¿Cómo están? Espero que se encuentren muy bien. Hace tiempo he tenido deseos de viajar a España, pero he visto un aumento en los ataques en contra de individuos de color en el paÃs Ibérico, no solo de color, sino latinoamericanos, especÃficamente de Sur América, entonces, querÃa preguntarle a un ciudadano de España, ¿ por qué hay tanto racismo allá, y cómo serÃa mi experiencia una vez me encuentre en ese paÃs? La cosa es que yo no pienso quedarme, ni nada por el estilo, pe ...By andresmo169 on Dec 12, 2007, 12:57 in Learn Spanish |
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Spanish classes (private tutor) Hi, Are you looking for Spanish classes? Do you want to improve your skills? Take the chance now! I'm a Spanish teacher who lives in BOGOTA, Colombia. I offer personalized private Spanish lessons. Learn about culture, literature, history, music, customs and find out about anything that's puzzling you about this magnificent country. Rates vary according to the course. Hasta pronto! contact: raven700 at hotmail.comBy stefos on Nov 20, 2007, 17:46 in Learn Spanish |
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want to practice and learn Spanish while in Cali? I am an English and Spanish teacher in Cali, my hometown. If you ever visit this city and need to learn or practice, I´ll be happy to help.By juankvel on Oct 30, 2007, 10:08 in Learn Spanish |
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Can someone explain the rules of eso, ese, esa?? I get so confused... I know that I need to use eso or ese, but how do you know which one?? I would greatly appreciate some help :) By scarby558 on Oct 25, 2007, 08:54 in Learn Spanish |
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At http://www.10things.tv/, some free videos on learning Spanish. By Peter (Moderator) on Oct 13, 2007, 02:29 in Learn Spanish |
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learn spanish on line from you house If you want to learn spanish with professional teachers at a very low rate with incredible material from you house. U have to have skyoe and write us to info at ie-spanishonline.com visit us at www.ie-spanishonline.comBy irispalacios on Oct 2, 2007, 08:18 in Learn Spanish |
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If you have any questions about grammar or u need advice en on books, contact me at mporape at gmail.com. By irispalacios on Sep 28, 2007, 08:01 in Learn Spanish |
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Hi.
My name is Iris and I am a spanish teacher. I can give you some advice about learning spanish!!!!! First of all spanish needs a lot of practice due to the verbs and the conjugations but also because of the SUBJUNTIVO!!!!a lot may suffer with this rigth????? well.
Ojalá (this word actually comes from the musulman and mean the will of Alah).
Ojalá que llueva. (recomed you to listen to Juan Luis guerra Ojalá que llueva café en el campo) there u have a lot of uses for this word.
Ho ... By irispalacios on Sep 26, 2007, 12:00 in Learn Spanish |
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Pretéreto vs Imperfecto - two aspects of time. reprinted and altered froma previous post of mine in Friendly Talk Zone...
Pretéreto vs Imperfecto:
Pretérito is for completed processes in the past - a process that has a start, some duration and an end - or a specific event that took place. Quite often the Preterito will be used to describe actions that happened a certain number of times (I ate three hotdogs - or - I called you 3 times - ALWAYS take the preterito). The pretérito has no c ... By rocinante on Sep 23, 2007, 20:41 in Learn Spanish |
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looking for Spanish teacher (busco para docente de espanol) Hello everyone, I live in Bogota and I am looking for a Spanish teacher to help me become fluent. I would like a teacher who speaks some English. Right now I speak at an advanced intermediate level. How much does it cost per hour for a good teacher? Thank you, Brett Hola todos, Yo vivo en Bogota y yo busco a un maestro espanol para ayudarme llego a ser con soltura. Querria a un maestro que habla algun ingles. En este momento yo hablo en un nivel intermedio avanzado. Cuanto cuest ...By garga41 on Sep 9, 2007, 16:44 in Learn Spanish |
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How common is "vosotros" in colombia? Is it used in the major cities like bogota, cali, medellin, barranquilla, etc?By junkyak on Aug 31, 2007, 18:48 in Learn Spanish |
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When you are in a conversation and want to give an opinion, you can use this phrases:
Perdón, pero yo creo que...(sorry, but I think that...)
Perdón por interrumpir, pero (excuse me for the interrupting, but...)
¿Puedo agregar algo ? (Can I add something?)
¿Puedo decir algo? (Can I say something?)
Me gustarÃa hacer un comentario sobre lo que estás diciendo (I'd like to comment on that)
¿Puedo hacer una pregunta? (Can/May I ask a question?)
Then, to begin the sentence ... By Lucas Freley on Aug 13, 2007, 14:22 in Learn Spanish |
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First rule is that in spanish you have to write the "¿" in the beggining of the question. For example:
¿Tuviste un viaje agradable ? (Did you have a nice journey ?)
Tengan en cuenta que no se traduce literalmente. Sino que lo que importa es la idea que se quiere expresar.
¿Cuánto tiempo te vas a quedar? ¿Cuánto tiempo vas a estar? (How long are you staying?)
¿Estás disfrutando la reunión? ¿La estás pasando bien? (Are you enjoying the meeting?)
¿Dónde trabajás? (Where ... By Lucas Freley on Aug 13, 2007, 14:05 in Learn Spanish |
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Estas son palabras que siempre usamos, y es bueno saberlas. Si alguien mas quiere agregar alguna otra, puede hacerlo.
Always: Siempre
Usually: Usualmente
Sometimes: A veces
Never: Nunca
Often: A menudo
Hardly ever: DifÃcilmente. Casi nunca
Perhaps: Quizás, tal vez By Lucas Freley on Aug 13, 2007, 13:49 in Learn Spanish |
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Levels of politeness in requests or, asking for things. Note – never does someone walk up to a stranger and say “¿Que hora es?" however it is in all the Travel Spanish Books and yes that is the translation but uh... Here is what I believe to be the setup and the level of politeness and I will use the MAIN VERB DAR (to give) in every example. Realize that “me gustarÃa‿ (“I would like‿) construct, and “Querer‿ (in the Conditional and Imp Subjunctive) are used as well when asking for something politely, but that’s for another post ...By rocinante on Jul 30, 2007, 20:52 in Learn Spanish |
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I started to write some info in the Spanish guides, anyone want to join me? By Peter (Moderator) on Jul 30, 2007, 00:24 in Learn Spanish |
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Since you guys requested it, I set up a forum for learning Spanish. The "travel guide" (not the right word) is a wiki where we can write down lessons and stuff, and the forum is for practicing and discussing. Enjoy! By Peter (Moderator) on Jul 29, 2007, 12:17 in Learn Spanish |
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