Archive for 'Spanish Culture'
Common Challenges Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 24, 2008
I just found and read a really terrific post on South American Adventures that speaks to some common challenges that language students encounter when studying abroad. There is no doubt that most students struggle with the tendency to spend their time with their cohort, as opposed to really committing to reaching out and making friends…
Chilean Writer: Isabel Allende Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 23, 2008
Ever heard of Isabel Allende? She´s my favorite author in Spanish. Isabel was born in the early 40´s and was the daughter of Francisca Barros and Tomás Allende, who was Chilean ambassador to Peru. For political reasons, she lived in Bolivia and Lebanon until 1958, when she moved back to Chile to finish her secondary…
MOVIES IN SPANISH Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 14, 2008
Have you ever felt frustrated when you were looking for movies in Spanish and came across some really weird stuff? Well, I´m a real fan of movies in Spanish as well as telenovelas, and I decided to make a list here of some interesting titles I have watched throughout the years. Check them out and…
Argentinean Barbecue Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 17, 2008
Argentineans love to eat “asados” o “parrilladas” (barbecues) and unlike Americans, Argentinean asados are done on a parrilla (grill) and include meats like chorizo, sweetbread (molleja), chitterlings, morcilla (blood sausage) and some regional meat cuts. The barbecue is almost always served with chimichurri, which is a popular sauce used also in many Latin American countries…
Common Mexican Expressions Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 27, 2008
In this post we will learn some words and expressions typically used in Mexican Spanish in everyday speech . Let´s take a look at them: Agüitado – sad A poco no … – I bet you didn´t .. Fresa – snob person, high class person Güera – blond (for a girl) Escuincle/escuincla – boy, girl…
El Museo Nacional del Prado Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 25, 2008
Spain has been the birthplace of some of the world’s most illustrious art masters.From El Greco and Velásquez to Picasso and Salvador Dalí, the Iberian nation has produced centuries of groundbreaking artistic expression in painting and sculpture.Many of the most important early works (from the 12th to the 19th centuries) are displayed in Madrid’s…
Salsa Verde Recipe Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 24, 2007
I went to a cooking class last year in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico at the “Traditional Mexican Cooking School” and came away with a number of delicious recipes to make authentic Mexican food. One of my favorites is for traditional salsa verde. This recipe is extremely fast and easy, and can be used…