The Present Progressive Tense The progressive tense is used to describe actions that are in progress at a specific moment in time (the present). In English, it is the auxiliary verb “to be” and the present participle. In layperson terms, the “present participle” means verbs with “ing” attached to the end of the verb. The present tense is used much…
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Eu Competition Policy Lies In Tatters
If the U.K. is expected to abide by E.C. Competition rules then why can other member states get away with bending the rules to meet their own national interests? The U.K. has long been following EU Competition rules to the letter allowing fully open opportunities for foreign ownership of its utilities. So much so that there are only two major…
Learning Spanish Part Nine Still Looking For That Horse
What do we know so far? We found the best approach to language learning is to learn Spanish the very same way you learned your native tongue. Lots and lots of intensive listening without speaking comes first. This is how you learned your native language. This is how children instinctively approach learning a second language. By the time speaking comes,…
Learning Spanish Easily
Methods for Learning Spanish Easily Do you want to learn Spanish but you are worried that it might be too difficult or time consuming? Well, you’re not alone, but there is good news for you. There are a many methods that can make learning Spanish easy and can also be a lot of fun for you too! This article will…
Overview Of Peru For Travelers
Peru is located on the upper west coast of South America. If you are considering Peru as a travel destination, following is an overview of the country. Overview of Peru for Travelers Historically, Peru was the location of the dominant early cultures in South America. The city of Caral has pyramid remains dated to between 2000 and 2600 BC, which…
Learn Spanish Fast
How fast is it possible to learn a foreign language? You see products that claim to teach you to speak in weeks or even days. I am trying to learn Spanish fast, but as with any other language it is a long and tiring process that take months and even years to become proficient. It is possible to learn some…
Guanajuato Too Many False Expectations
A friend of mine told me about a conversation she had with a person she knows in one of the Mexican Prime Living Locations on the west coast of Mexico. This area, one to which many Americans flock, had become too expensive for her to continue living there. When my friend asked her where she might want to move, Guanajuato…
Spanish Language Course
I was extremely impressed with the Rocket Spanish lanaguage course by Maurico Evlampieff. It is, in my opinion, the fastest and easiest course on the market. It is also the least expensive of the ones I have seen. It doesn’t matter what level you are currently at (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), Rocket Spanish is packed full of quality step-by-step audio…
Budgeting In Spain
Not everyone retiring or emigrating to Spain has the funds to lead a millionaire’s lifestyle in Marbella. On the contrary, many people have the intention of leading a more simple life, even along the Costas. However, unfortunately the reality is due to a lack of information and little planning, many people find that the costa living (pardon the pun) can…
Learn A New Language Should You Learn French Or Spanish
If you want to learn a second language, you should learn French or Spanish. Why? Because French is the most commonly spoken language in the world after English… French is seen by many as the language of love. I don’t know why but French seems to be a synonym of romance. It is true that Paris is a beautiful place,…