Family
You may have recently learned you have family or ancestry in a Spanish speaking country. Good news for you! Where do you start? I suggest to start with basic and household words and greetings. Here is a list of words you’re likely to encounter when studying your family tree and delving into the fascinating subject of Genealogy. Feel free to ask any questions you have about spanish language for family relationships in the...
What a great feeling to volunteer!
What a great feeling to volunteer! [¡Qué gran sensación ser voluntario] People who volunteer in a Spanish speaking town or anywhere for that matter are very special. They give their time, share their skills and in return they are rewarded in many different ways. If you are thinking to volunteer in Spain or any Spanish speaking country (more than 20 to choose) here are some examples of common words and phrases you may see when doing...
Alzheimers: Look After Yourself – Learn a Second Language and Protect Yourself From Brain Decay
There’s lots of reasons to learn a second language. For me one of the most important is that it’s a great exercise for the brain. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Iris” then you know why. Some people love crosswords or Sudoku to keep their mind alert and active, where I tend to find them a bit tedious – especially when I can’t get the answers! But did you know that studies have found that having...
Coupon Code for Transparent Spanish Complete Edition – ends June 30
Amigos! Great news. I have an extra special coupon code from Transparent Spanish for you to save 20% off orders of $125 or more. Use NEWLANG20 at checkout. Expires June 30. I love this software, but please note that it is not compatible with Apple Mac. [I use Parallels Desktop to boot Windows inside the Mac for programs where I need that compatibility] And of course, Windows is fine. The Transparent Spanish Complete Edition is an...
Spanish Verb Chart App
We all know that apps are becoming more and more popular for language study. Now there is a cool app that helps you learn Spanish with an interactive verb conjugation chart. You can check it out here: http://www.spanishverbchart.com This app costs $3.99 It is available in the Apple’s iBookstore. You can find the link to it on SpanishVerbChart.com. If you get a chance to try this app please post your comments...