sábado, 27 de febrero de 2010
Noticias: sismo en Chile (earthquake in Chile)
Al momento se informa que 147 personas perdieron la vida a causa del impacto del sismo.
Nuestro corazón, con los hermanos chilenos.
También se registraron sismos en Salta (Noroeste de Argentina)
http://noticias.iruya.com/sociedad/sucesos/1536-temblor-salta-argentina.html
miércoles, 24 de febrero de 2010
domingo, 21 de febrero de 2010
Aprendamos a través de la música
Desde niño siempre me gustaron los idiomas y, aunque estudié Ingeniería de Materiales, no descuidé mi inclinación por la música y el inglés.
Con el tiempo me di cuenta que, para aprender un nuevo idioma, primero es necesario conocer a fondo el tuyo...
También noté que la música que me gustaba oír en inglés era un excelente medio para aprender ese idioma. Con el nacimiento de Internet, buscaba rápidamente los vídeos y las letras de las canciones que me gustaba oír y comenzaba a interpretarlas.
Después de un tiempo comencé a ver vídeos en Youtube con la letra de esas canciones (Kareoke) y me di cuenta que aprendía rápido porque deseaba conocer que mensaje dejaban las canciones cuya melodía me gustaba.
Fue entonces cuando decidí difundir el conocimiento de mi idioma natal, el español, a través de canciones, tal como yo lo hice para aprender inglés.
Actualmente estoy aprendiendo francés y luego que culmine empezaré con un poco de italiano.
Doy clases de español a través de una herramienta maravillosa llamada Wiziq cuyo enlace es el siguiente http://www.wiziq.com/home/
Dicha herramienta me ha permitido conocer a personas de distintas nacionalidades y mejorar mi conocimiento del inglés. Los invito a que formen parte de esta comunidad y comprueben sus resultados.
Vean este vídeo donde utilicé la música para romper las barreras del idioma español con una joven de Rusia:
miércoles, 17 de febrero de 2010
Courses- Cursos
SURVIVAL SPANISH
Course where basic contents and functions are developed in 24 lessons where the typical situations travelers faced are presented and practised.
It is tailor-made for those planning to visit a Spanish- speaking country or interested in learning the essentials of the Spanish language.
Although focusing on dialogues and oral skills,integrated-skills activities are used in-class and for extensive practice.
Variety of possible schedules available with:
1) Classes twice a week or
2) Classes three times a week
in Small groups or individual meetings
(Ask for the PROMO “AMIGO” -available till March 31st)
For queries about this or other courses or to register for a class contact:
luna_edith@yahoo.com
spanishsouthamerica@gmail.com
salavirtual1@hotmail.com
Course where basic contents and functions are developed in 24 lessons where the typical situations travelers faced are presented and practised.
It is tailor-made for those planning to visit a Spanish- speaking country or interested in learning the essentials of the Spanish language.
Although focusing on dialogues and oral skills,integrated-skills activities are used in-class and for extensive practice.
Variety of possible schedules available with:
1) Classes twice a week or
2) Classes three times a week
in Small groups or individual meetings
(Ask for the PROMO “AMIGO” -available till March 31st)
For queries about this or other courses or to register for a class contact:
luna_edith@yahoo.com
spanishsouthamerica@gmail.com
salavirtual1@hotmail.com
miércoles, 27 de enero de 2010
Curso Espanhol para a sobrevivência
Espanhol para a sobrevivência
Curso intensivo de Espanhol em linha (online), aulas interativas em salas virtuais, com foco em comunicação em situações típicas de viagem e turismo.
16 Encontros em salas virtuais, duas vezes por semana.
Aulas dão início 17 fevereiro.
Para mais informações escreva-nos a spanishsouthamerica@gmail.com ó salavirtual1@hotmail.com
Curso intensivo de Espanhol em linha (online), aulas interativas em salas virtuais, com foco em comunicação em situações típicas de viagem e turismo.
16 Encontros em salas virtuais, duas vezes por semana.
Aulas dão início 17 fevereiro.
Para mais informações escreva-nos a spanishsouthamerica@gmail.com ó salavirtual1@hotmail.com
viernes, 22 de enero de 2010
News! ¡Noticias! Nouvelles!
SURVIVAL SPANISH
Course where basic contents and functions are developed in 16 lessons where the typical situations travelers faced are presented and practised.
It is tailor-made for those planning to visit a Spanish- speaking country or interested in learning the essentials of the Spanish language.
Although focusing on dialogues and oral skills,integrated-skills activities are used in-class and for extensive practice.
Types of tutoring
Individual
Small group
(Ask for the PROMO “AMIGO” -available till March 31st)
Two possible schedules still available:
1) Classes twice a week (Wednesdays and Fridays)starting 17th February, 7.30 am (UTC/GTM-3, Buenos Aires/ Brasilia local time)
2) Classes three times a week (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays)starting 22nd February, 12.30 pm (UTC/GTM-3, Buenos Aires/ Brasilia local time)
For queries or to register for a class contact:
spanishsouthamerica@gmail.com
salavirtual1@hotmail.com
Course where basic contents and functions are developed in 16 lessons where the typical situations travelers faced are presented and practised.
It is tailor-made for those planning to visit a Spanish- speaking country or interested in learning the essentials of the Spanish language.
Although focusing on dialogues and oral skills,integrated-skills activities are used in-class and for extensive practice.
Types of tutoring
Individual
Small group
(Ask for the PROMO “AMIGO” -available till March 31st)
Two possible schedules still available:
1) Classes twice a week (Wednesdays and Fridays)starting 17th February, 7.30 am (UTC/GTM-3, Buenos Aires/ Brasilia local time)
2) Classes three times a week (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays)starting 22nd February, 12.30 pm (UTC/GTM-3, Buenos Aires/ Brasilia local time)
For queries or to register for a class contact:
spanishsouthamerica@gmail.com
salavirtual1@hotmail.com
lunes, 18 de enero de 2010
martes, 12 de enero de 2010
Survival Spanish- Espagnol pour survivre- Espanhol para a sobrevivência
Spanish for travelling and a typical situation: Looking for a place.
- Read the dialogue, then check on the references (after numbers) and little questions and finally try new dialogues!
A: Buenos dias(1). Disculpe, ¿Podría decirme (2) dónde (3)HAY UNA PARADA DE AUTOBUS (4)?
B: Sí, cómo no (5). Hay una (6) a dos cuadras. Gire (7) a la derecha (8)en la próxima y la verá (9)
A: ¡Muchas gracias!
B: De nada.
References:
1. Buenos dias is one of the greetings. Remember the others?
2. Podría decirme = Could you tell me
3. dónde = where
4. Hay una parada de autobus: the reason for the conversation to have ever been started, looking for the bus stop. What other places can you be looking for? Which other a tourist may be interested in finding/needing to find?
5. Cómo no = claro= por supuesto: they show politeness and are adviced to follow "sí" in this situations.
6. "Una" here is a pronoun. Why do you think this was used and not "uno"?
7. Gire = turn; continue, siga= go along; tome= take
8. Derecha= right; Izquierda= left
9. La verá, la encontrará= you'll see/ find it
Now, imagine yourself there (where Spanish is spoken) and build another dialogue! ¡Suerte!
If you are planning to make a trip to a Spanish speaking country or want to know these basics, you may be interested in taking the next Survival Spanish course, coming soon (February 2010)
- Read the dialogue, then check on the references (after numbers) and little questions and finally try new dialogues!
A: Buenos dias(1). Disculpe, ¿Podría decirme (2) dónde (3)HAY UNA PARADA DE AUTOBUS (4)?
B: Sí, cómo no (5). Hay una (6) a dos cuadras. Gire (7) a la derecha (8)en la próxima y la verá (9)
A: ¡Muchas gracias!
B: De nada.
References:
1. Buenos dias is one of the greetings. Remember the others?
2. Podría decirme = Could you tell me
3. dónde = where
4. Hay una parada de autobus: the reason for the conversation to have ever been started, looking for the bus stop. What other places can you be looking for? Which other a tourist may be interested in finding/needing to find?
5. Cómo no = claro= por supuesto: they show politeness and are adviced to follow "sí" in this situations.
6. "Una" here is a pronoun. Why do you think this was used and not "uno"?
7. Gire = turn; continue, siga= go along; tome= take
8. Derecha= right; Izquierda= left
9. La verá, la encontrará= you'll see/ find it
Now, imagine yourself there (where Spanish is spoken) and build another dialogue! ¡Suerte!
If you are planning to make a trip to a Spanish speaking country or want to know these basics, you may be interested in taking the next Survival Spanish course, coming soon (February 2010)
lunes, 28 de diciembre de 2009
SPANISH WORD (S) OF THE DAY: DESCANSAR
¡Hola a todos!
My contribution is the verb "descansar" (to rest/to take a rest")- in the Present Tense, Indicative Mood (PRESENTE DEL INDICATIVO)
YO descansO
TÚ descansAS
ÉL/ELLA/ USTED descansA
NOSOTROS descansAMOS
VOSOTROS descansAIS
ELLOS descansAN
Now, tell the group, is it a REGULAR or an IRREGULAR VERB?
Make a try!
Buena suerte
Check on spanish.wiziq.com for more contributions.
My contribution is the verb "descansar" (to rest/to take a rest")- in the Present Tense, Indicative Mood (PRESENTE DEL INDICATIVO)
YO descansO
TÚ descansAS
ÉL/ELLA/ USTED descansA
NOSOTROS descansAMOS
VOSOTROS descansAIS
ELLOS descansAN
Now, tell the group, is it a REGULAR or an IRREGULAR VERB?
Make a try!
Buena suerte
Check on spanish.wiziq.com for more contributions.
viernes, 25 de diciembre de 2009
¡Saludo original!(hacer click aqui)
¡Muchas gracias Jennifer por el saludo! - Edith(thanks Jennifer for your wish-
The salutation, in video format, is in Spanish. A very original way to say Merry Xmas, suggested by Jennifer, worth trying! Thank you!)
Spanish for Specific Purposes Course
Dear all,
It's almost time for the first module of the course to finish. Here is some extra practice on verbs, which can be used by anyone interested in testing his/her Spanish reading comprehension level and grammar skills. ¡Buena suerte!
Elegir la opción que corresponde
“Avatar” ...............(nos sitúa/sitúa) en el Siglo XXII y ............(conta/cuenta) la historia de un veterano de guerra parapléjico Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), cuyo avatar ..........(lleva/es llevado) a un lejano planeta .........(llamado/llamando) Pandora, ............(habitando/habitado) por una raza de humanoides ............(conocido/conocidos) como Na' vi, con la misión de ............(infiltrar/infiltrarse) e ..........(investiga/investigar) las riquezas de ese lugar. Allí, Jake ..........(enamora/se enamora) de una princesa Na´vi, y pronto ...........(verá/se verá) atrapado en un conflicto entre su nuevo mundo y los humanos que .........(buscan/busca) explotar los recursos naturales del lugar.
It's almost time for the first module of the course to finish. Here is some extra practice on verbs, which can be used by anyone interested in testing his/her Spanish reading comprehension level and grammar skills. ¡Buena suerte!
Elegir la opción que corresponde
“Avatar” ...............(nos sitúa/sitúa) en el Siglo XXII y ............(conta/cuenta) la historia de un veterano de guerra parapléjico Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), cuyo avatar ..........(lleva/es llevado) a un lejano planeta .........(llamado/llamando) Pandora, ............(habitando/habitado) por una raza de humanoides ............(conocido/conocidos) como Na' vi, con la misión de ............(infiltrar/infiltrarse) e ..........(investiga/investigar) las riquezas de ese lugar. Allí, Jake ..........(enamora/se enamora) de una princesa Na´vi, y pronto ...........(verá/se verá) atrapado en un conflicto entre su nuevo mundo y los humanos que .........(buscan/busca) explotar los recursos naturales del lugar.
jueves, 24 de diciembre de 2009
SPANISH WORD (S) OF THE DAY: NAVIDAD
Today's contributions to the Spanish word(s) of the day are a "must":
Navidad (Xmas)
Nochebuena (Xmas Eve)
which, combined with the adjective Feliz (sing, neutral genre- felices, plural), make the perfect greeting for your beloved ones tonight!
¡Felicidades!
martes, 22 de diciembre de 2009
¡ Muchas Felicidades!
MIENTRAS HAYA EN LA TIERRA UN NIÑO FELIZ
MIENTRAS HAYA UNA HOGUERA PARA COMPARTIR
MIENTRAS HAYA UNAS MANOS QUE TRABAJEN EN PAZ
MIENTRAS BRILLE UNA ESTRELLA HABRÁ NAVIDAD
ESTRIBILLO
NAVIDAD, NAVIDAD, EN LA NIEVE Y LA ARENA
NAVIDAD, NAVIDAD EN LA TIERRA Y EL MAR
NAVIDAD, NAVIDAD, EN LA NIEVE Y LA ARENA
NAVIDAD, NAVIDAD EN LA TIERRA Y EL MAR
MIENTRAS HAYA UNOS LABIOS QUE HABLEN DE AMOR
MIENTRAS HAYA UNAS MANOS CUIDANDO UNA FLOR
MIENTRAS HAYA UN FUTURO DONDE MIRAR
MIENTRAS HAY TERNURA HABRÁ NAVIDAD
(ESTRIBILLO)
MIENTRAS HAYA UN VENCIDO DISPUESTO A OLVIDAR
MIENTRAS HAYA UN CAÍDO A QUIÉN LEVANTAR
MIENTRAS PARE UNA GUERRA Y SE DUERMA UN CAÑÓN
MIENTRAS CURE UN HERIDO, HABRÁ NAVIDAD
José Luis Perales
(cantautor español)
lunes, 21 de diciembre de 2009
SPANISH WORD (S) OF THE DAY: VERBOS
¡Hola amigos!
¿Cómo están?
Here is/are the Spanish word(s) of the day:
We can continue with "Expresiones usadas (used) en el aula (classroom)/en la clase (class): Más (more) verbos:
1.Repetir
2.Completar
3.Subrayar
4.Identificar
5.Unir
6.Ordenar
Let`s match them with their English equivalent:
a. to underline
b. to repeat
c. to match
d. to order
e. to complete
f. to identify
Remember to start with cognates (COGNADOS)to solve the activity more easily. Was it easy or not? I hope it was.
Nos vemos
Tutor Edith
¿Cómo están?
Here is/are the Spanish word(s) of the day:
We can continue with "Expresiones usadas (used) en el aula (classroom)/en la clase (class): Más (more) verbos:
1.Repetir
2.Completar
3.Subrayar
4.Identificar
5.Unir
6.Ordenar
Let`s match them with their English equivalent:
a. to underline
b. to repeat
c. to match
d. to order
e. to complete
f. to identify
Remember to start with cognates (COGNADOS)to solve the activity more easily. Was it easy or not? I hope it was.
Nos vemos
Tutor Edith
jueves, 17 de diciembre de 2009
Survival Spanish- Espagnol pour survivre- Espanhol para a sobrevivência: About to finish the course!
¡Hola a todos!
We are about to finish the course and, as you all see, we were needless to get bedazzled to learn Spanish fast!
Remember to take your own phrase and vocabulary book with you, to listen /view recordings and to practice whenever possible.
For those making a journey soon, have a good and safe trip. We hope we can all meet afterwards to learn about the experience!
As not everyone is taking the test, I want to wish you Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!
¡Besos!
¡Hasta pronto!
Tutor Edith
martes, 15 de diciembre de 2009
SPANISH WORD (S) OF THE DAY: SEGUIR
A recurrent word in blogs in Spanish is "seguidores" (noun - in the plural form- that denotes the person performing an action; such action is "seguir")
Seguir: como (as)Verbo transitivo puede tener los siguientes significados (can have the following meanings):
1. [+sbdy, a clue] to follow
2. [+ prey] to chase, pursue
3. [+TV programme] to watch, follow
4. [+radio programme] to listen to, follow
5. [+process, progress] to monitor, follow up
Read the following examples carefully and say which of the previous five situations it refers to.
a. Tú ve primero que yo te sigo (you go first and I'll follow you) (1)
b. Seguía todos sus pasos (I followed his every step) (...)
c. Seguir los acontecimientos de cerca (to monitor events closely) (...)
Definitions and examples taken from http://dictionary.reverso.net/spanish-english/
Check on other daily words at spanish.wiziq.com. And you can add some more too!
Seguir: como (as)Verbo transitivo puede tener los siguientes significados (can have the following meanings):
1. [+sbdy, a clue] to follow
2. [+ prey] to chase, pursue
3. [+TV programme] to watch, follow
4. [+radio programme] to listen to, follow
5. [+process, progress] to monitor, follow up
Read the following examples carefully and say which of the previous five situations it refers to.
a. Tú ve primero que yo te sigo (you go first and I'll follow you) (1)
b. Seguía todos sus pasos (I followed his every step) (...)
c. Seguir los acontecimientos de cerca (to monitor events closely) (...)
Definitions and examples taken from http://dictionary.reverso.net/spanish-english/
Check on other daily words at spanish.wiziq.com. And you can add some more too!
lunes, 14 de diciembre de 2009
Check on this ;-)
Sukhpreet's suggestion at spanish.wiziq.com: The Daily Spanish Word
My contribution today was:
Expresiones usadas (used) en el aula (classroom)/en la clase (class): Algunos (some) verbos:
Leer (to read)
Escribir (to write)
Preguntar (to ask)
Responder (to answer)
Escuchar (to listen)
Notice that all these verbs are in their infinite form. Have you noticed their different endings(they are three...)? Did you get them? I'm waiting for the answer, then! ;-)
Notes: 1) cognados (transparent & international words) are not translated - unless extremely necessary- to encourage deduction. 2)Previous posted words may be included- the case of "leer" and "escribir" to contribute to the linguistic and situational contexts- necessary for such deduction to take place, too. 3) Finally, there may be some questions for language awareness at the end.
Let's make this learning experience a cooperatively succesfull one!
Tutor Edith
My contribution today was:
Expresiones usadas (used) en el aula (classroom)/en la clase (class): Algunos (some) verbos:
Leer (to read)
Escribir (to write)
Preguntar (to ask)
Responder (to answer)
Escuchar (to listen)
Notice that all these verbs are in their infinite form. Have you noticed their different endings(they are three...)? Did you get them? I'm waiting for the answer, then! ;-)
Notes: 1) cognados (transparent & international words) are not translated - unless extremely necessary- to encourage deduction. 2)Previous posted words may be included- the case of "leer" and "escribir" to contribute to the linguistic and situational contexts- necessary for such deduction to take place, too. 3) Finally, there may be some questions for language awareness at the end.
Let's make this learning experience a cooperatively succesfull one!
Tutor Edith
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