Directory of Websites This sports site offers a lot of fun avenues for native Spanish speakers in terms of sports and game events that have caught the attention of many individuals from Spanish countries. In fact, many personalities have started to gain a measure of popularity because of their outstanding performance and charisma in their chose fields. What a person…
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Learning Spanish The Affective Factor
The chief problem for most Americans who want to learn Spanish but who don’t succeed is the Affective Factor. Plainly put, this means the emotional issues; that is, adults become freaked out at the thought. The fear of getting put on the spot and embarrassed is just too much to bear. I’ve talked to plenty monolingual American and Canadian expats…
Living In Mexico Sugar And Spice But Not Always Nice Part 3
To be honest with you, I don’t see why more Gringos in Guanajuato aren’t getting ripped off when trying to rent, or God forbid, buy a house on their own. It never occurred to us to move here without as much Spanish under our belts as possible. We had a high degree of fluency BEFORE coming. I find it miraculous…
Learning Spanish Begin By Listening Part 6
Most folks, when they set out to study a new language, begin by enrolling in Spanish I at their local Junior College. This is not the way to begin. In fact, the formal learning about the language in a course at the JuCo is about 5 years away from where you are at if you’ve had no experience at acquiring…
Latin American Heritage Contains Colombian Musical Instruments
Everybody deeply appreciate the great treasure that is Colombian musical instruments, such as Colombian tiple, made in coral wood, with clear lines and awesome authentic color, with twelve metal strings arranged in four courses. Any professional or student guitarist will find it easy to use in Colombian folk music, and in many Latin American songs. Musicians can use it in…
My Second Interview Karla Darocas Expatriate Canuck In Spain
As you will probably know by now, I have a real fascination for everything Spanish (my article on Hispanophilia will attest to that), so I headed over to Spain twice last year. On my second trip where I visited places such as Barcelona, Tarragona, Valencia, Montserrat and Ibiza, I also spent a couple of days on the Costa Blanca, the…
Spanish Tortilla
Detoxification is a process and can be a gentle cleansing or a more rigorous therapy, where many foods are completely avoided over a long period of time. The detoxifying program you would choose would depend for the most part on the condition of your elimination system and your ove-rall health. It certainly is a poor man or woman who cannot…
Try Spain For A Great Holiday
If you want to know all about Spain, then the best thing to do is research it before your vacation. Learning about Spanish culture before you come to Spain will help you to have a better grasp of the place and the people. If you come to Spain you won’t be disappointed by the wide array of things to do…
And War Vets Still Suffer After All
Sleep my sons, your duty done…for freedom’s light has come. Sleep in the silent depths of the sea or in your bed of hollowed sod. Until you hear at dawn the low clear reveille of God. The poem is inscribed on the monument to the Pacific War Dead, in Corregidor, Philippines. The huge dome-shaped Pacific War Memorial in Corregidor resembles…
Historical Amelia Island
To many travelers, Amelia Island is a newfound paradise. But centuries of people have been drawn to its tranquil shores and exquisite natural beauty. According to local folklore and historical evidence, Timucuan Indians first inhabited Amelia Island as early as 2000 BC. The Timucuan people were known for elaborate body tattoos in yellow, black, blue and red. The island was…