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Wikilengua - an engaging resource for Spanish learners
by Tyson Manchester on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Wikilengua is a “wiki” designed and supervised by Fundeú BBVA (a foundation that the Royal Spanish Academy helped create to promote unity within the Spanish language ). This “wiki” is an engaging resource for Spanish learners , formatted in a way that invites the user to explore everything from common errors made by native speakers, to fun linguistic curios; the site features one section that lists the names of animals which Spanish speakers around the world use to refer to different types people according to personality traits. For example, according to wikilengua, in Peru the word pulpo (octopus) may refer to a person with the ability to carry out a number of tasks at the same time… read more »
Best Time to Visit Chile and Learn Spanish
by Dilek on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Chile , lies from north to south on the very west part of South America is neighbors with Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Within various options to enjoy you can go skiing and continue chilling out at golden beaches next to Pacific Ocean… read more »
Read Comics to Learn Spanish
by Dilek on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
To learn Spanish by reading comics and improve yourself in such a short time is not a dream and %100 fun guaranteed. Some students are good at recalling what they hear, some what they write, and some of them what they read. The last group is usually better at learning a language with visual aid, and comics might be the perfect material for them to study Spanish … read more »
Begin your Spanish experience in Spain or Latin America!
by Tyson Manchester on Thursday, October 18, 2012
The school year has already started for most students. It’s not too late however to: drop what you’re doing, sign up for a don Quijote Spanish course in Spain or Latin America , pack your bags and experience the richness of the Spanish language and a vibrant new culture. In fact, it’s never too late to get away from it all and embark on an international adventure that will build your Spanish skills (enhancing your resumé), and give you life-long memories making new friends and discovering new worlds in the Spanish speaking destination(s) of your choice. … read more »
False Friends in Spanish
by Hannah Ryan on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
False friends are every language learner’s nightmare. It takes a huge amount of linguistic competence, let alone confidence, to express yourself in a foreign language, and these tricky words don’t help. While hoping for the best and adding an o onto English words flukily works sometimes, false friends will stop your Spanglish becoming fully fledged español. False friends are words that are similar to a word in your language, but mean something completely different. Here are some false friends you want to be very wary of!… read more »
The Economics of Learning a Language
by Hannah Ryan on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
In this harsh economic climate, taking the time and effort to learn a language seems a silly diversion, right? WRONG! It turns out, that prospective employers really value linguistic abilities, and that appreciation translates to your paycheck!… read more »
How NOT to Study Spanish!
by Hannah Ryan on Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Learning a language can seem a never ending task. And in truth, it is really (sorry!) - language is constantly evolving, it’s not like algebra where you find what equals x and that’s the end of it. But there are some ways to make the task a lot easier, and some common mistakes people make when learning a language that you should avoid like the plague (and algebra)… read more »
What's the Difference between European and Latin American Spanish?!
by Hannah Ryan on Thursday, May 03, 2012
Well, how long is a piece of string?! While this is a very common question amongst Spanish learners (the regional differences, not the string one I hope!), there really is no definite answer. Do Americans not understand Aussies?! Can Canadians and Brits not communicate?! It’s the same principal with Spanish; yes there are differences, but linguistic variety is the spice of life! … read more »
A Relaxing Time-Out in the Dominican Republic
by Dilek on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Dominican Republic is a shining pearl in the heart of Carribean to learn Spanish and an excellent choice for its golden beaches and green forests to have a rest… read more »
Celebrities Learning Spanish
by Hannah Ryan on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Spanish speakers are taking Tinseltown by storm; Jennifer Lopez has released Spanish language albums, Oscar Winner Penelope Cruz had a madrileña career before cracking Hollywood, Sofía Vergara currently stars in the hit show Modern Family , Antonio Banderas, Enrique Iglesias, Eva Longoria etc etc etc. The list goes on. And on and on and on… read more »
Helpful Tips For Zero Spanish Learners
by Dilek on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Many people travel to Spanish speaking countries depending on several reasons such as study, work or live. If you have no idea about the language before coming, it is pretty sure that you will have problems for a while. If you think you can communicate with your native language or in English as a common langauge, let’s make something clear you are wrong. So it is a necessity to know the basic words at least… read more »
Speak like an Argentine
by Dilek on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Although Argentina's official language is Spanish, Argentine Spanish is different from the Spanish spoken in Spain. In some ways it sounds more like Italian than Spanish and it is called Rioplatense Spanish or River Plate Spanish . It is a dialect spoken mainly in and around the areas of Buenos Aires , La Plata, Mar del Plata, Santa Fe and Rosario in Argentina, Montevideo in Uruguay, and far south of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil… read more »
Studying in Salamanca- a student's standpoint
by Olivia Elson on Thursday, November 24, 2011
There are obvious benefits to studying Spanish . The fact that it is the world’s second most widely spoken language, in terms of native speakers, is reason enough for most people to try their hand at it. And with an ever increasing presence on a global scale, knowledge of Spanish is an incredibly useful tool that can offer speakers a range of employment opportunities… read more »
Learn Spanish at World Youth Day - Madrid 2011
by Paqui on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Celebrations for World Youth Day will take place, from the 16th August 2011 until the 21st of the same month, in Madrid . A mass event organised by the Catholic Church along with the visit of Pope Benedict XVI. There are expected to be 1.5 million people attending the multitude of organised events that include a High Mass, confessions, museum visits, concerts etc. The majority of the events will be conducted in Spanish language , however, during these days, almost all the languages of the World will be spoken in Madrid as World Youth Day is designed to bring young people from all over the world together… read more »
Cervantes Institute in Gibraltar has 120 people signed up for courses before its open!
by Amy Lambert on Friday, April 08, 2011
The Cervantes Institute in Gibraltar already has 120 people signed up to take courses there. However at present the Institute is still being finished and has yet to officially open its doors!… read more »
Thinking about studying at don Quijote?
by Laura Ellis on Monday, September 20, 2010
Whilst researching things to do in Salamanca this weekend, an article that I stumbled across caught my eye. Detailing the experience had by a Don Quijote competition winner, one can clearly see within this why you should consider a stay here with us!… read more »