Problems using la, le, lo (laísmo, leísmo, loísmo) Posted by Magda on Sep 15, 2011
When you are learning a language, you have to deal with correct grammar and vocabulary, but you also have to bear in mind its common usage. One main problem not only for Spanish learners but also for native speakers is the linguistic phenomenon known as “leísmo”, closely related to “loísmo, and laísmo”: they are variations…
Spanish Lesson Beginner 22 Reflexive Spanish verbs Posted by Laura & Adam on Sep 14, 2011
¡Hola a todos! Today, we are going to see some useful Spanish verbs that are reflexive. With Reflexive Spanish Verbs the action is done by the same person who receives the action. For example, you can shower your baby, or you can shower yourself. To shower your baby is not reflexive because the person who…
Song: Tú, by Noelia Posted by Adir on Sep 13, 2011
Noelia Lorenzo Monge (August 31, 1979 – Puerto Rico), mostly known as Noelia, is a Puerto Rican pop singer who rose to fame in 1999. She is the oldest daughter of Puerto Rican singer Yolandita Monge. Her self-titled debut album was certified gold in the United States. During her career she has had nine Latin…
What’s the translation of “poner” Posted by Adir on Sep 12, 2011
Poner means basically to put or to place: Pedro puso una manzana en la cesta. – Pedro put an apple in the basket. Tus bromas me ponen de mal humor. – Your jokes put me in a bad mood. It can also mean to turn something on (appliances, etc.): Pon la lavadora en marcha. –…
Vocabulary: Work and Career (Part II) Posted by Adir on Sep 9, 2011
Today we’re having a look at the second part of the vocabulary used at the workplace. It’s not a very comprehensive list but it’s going to tide you over for the moment, ok? Click here to read Part I. dar preaviso – to give notice Renunciar a un puesto sin dar preaviso es una actitud…
“Libre”, de Nino Bravo. Posted by Magda on Sep 8, 2011
Es curioso como en ocasiones pasamos toda una vida oyendo una canción, pero sin escucharla. Esto me ha ocurrido con “Libre”, de Nino Bravo. Hace pocos días descubrí la historia que se esconde tras la canción, y me gustaría compartirla con vosotros. Aunque en la letra no aparece el nombre, la canción habla de un…
Spanish Lesson Advanced 21 El tiempo Posted by Laura & Adam on Sep 7, 2011
Advanced level Spanish video lesson looking at lots of useful vocabulary and expressions related to describing the weather in Spanish El tiempo es algo de lo que hablando comúnmente en cualquier situación, con nuestra familia, amigos, con un vecino en el ascensor,… De ahí que sea algo importante para aprender. En nivel avanzado, supongo que…