http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/54782.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 23:13:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54782ksosaThe most common prefixes used to change a root word into another form in Spanish are quite similar to the ones used in English. We look at how to use -mente, -eria, -idad, and -isimo. The Suffix -mente The suffix -mente in Spanish grammar, is the equivalent of –ly in English. It is added to adjectives to describe verbs. For example, the word feliz ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/54546.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 00:44:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54546lwitkopReading newspapers in Spanish is an interesting way to practice reading in the language you're studying. Learn more about where to read Spanish articles. Reading Spanish language newspapers is an easy way for students of Spanish to practice the language. By selecting articles that are of interest to you, you'll be using high-interest texts that...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/49969.aspxSat, 24 Oct 2009 03:29:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49969KalyaniEl Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is an important yearly holiday throughout much of Latin America. If you plan to celebrate it this October or November, or if you are simply interested in learning more about it, read on for a list of important Spanish vocabulary words about this holiday. El Día de los Muertos: a Brie...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/37812.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 22:38:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37812jessecreationsLearn Spanish online with this free lesson. Learn to use the verbs "tener" and "ser" to describe a person's appearance and personality in Spanish. Includes a free Spanish practice worksheet for you to practice your descriptive skills after you review the lesson. Introduction Do you want to learn to speak Spanish? Now you can lea...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/52089.aspxSat, 10 Oct 2009 20:24:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52089ksosaThe Spanish language, stemming from the Romance language family, is one in which the little details can carry a great deal of meaning. Suffixes such as 'ito,' 'illo,' 'ote,' and 'on' can change regular root words into smaller or larger meanings. Purpose of Suffixes There are several suffixes which prove the above sta...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/50949.aspxWed, 30 Sep 2009 01:58:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50949MaysunIn this learning Spanish lesson, we will look at some Spanish phrases on the topic of books. Spanish literature is vast and rich, and reading in Spanish will improve your language skills and cultural knowledge. A good way for Spanish learners to improve their language skills is to read widely in Spanish. Read anything you can get your hands on: com...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/49666.aspxMon, 21 Sep 2009 22:33:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49666lmaloneyIn the series How Do Your Spanish Students Learn? we suggest classroom activities for those who learn best by listening. Some of these activities will also appeal to students with other learning styles. Am I Hearing You Right? Getting to listen--a lot--is the key to rapid, thorough learning for aural learners. But this doesn’t mean you shou...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/49074.aspxSun, 20 Sep 2009 05:15:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49074ksosaIf it gets complicated to say in English, imagine figuring out how to say it in Spanish. This is the case for many Spanish-learners when trying to use the conditional tense. Conditional tense verbs are often combined with other verbs, but you can still learn how to use the conditional verbs here. Conditional Tense in the Past The conditional tense ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/8388.aspxMon, 24 Aug 2009 19:27:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8388tricornio357Hear the "names" of the Spanish letters and the way they are pronounced in various positions in words. You'll find links to each letter, with examples. Now beginners have 24/7 material for some listening practice. Great for teachers who want students to hear a different voice. Hear the Sounds of Spanish By clicking on each of the le...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/46406.aspxSat, 22 Aug 2009 04:53:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46406AngelesDo you like music? And who is your favorite singer or group? This article will help you express yourself about your musical preferences in Spanish. A download is available to help with the vocabulary and pronunciation. Do you like music? We all listen to music from time to time. Music is all around. And everybody likes a specific type o...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/46324.aspxFri, 21 Aug 2009 04:58:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46324lynchlarrymThis article takes a look at why writing in Spanish and translation from English to Spanish or Spanish to English is so baffling to learners of either language. The structure and word order of Spanish often does not correspond to the sentence structure and word order of English. Writing in Spanish Ever try writing letters in Spanish or preparing a ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/45683.aspxSat, 15 Aug 2009 19:29:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45683ChantalAlleyne2Spanish is one of the major languages in today’s business world. The power to communicate in this language can be a very valuable asset to anyone considering a career in business. Moreover, being acquainted with specific terms used in business Spanish can open many doors. Spanish is Growing Spanish is growing at a rapid rate, both professiona...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/45561.aspxFri, 14 Aug 2009 20:00:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45561ksosaTo Spanish speakers, English speakers are very capitalization happy. We capitalize many things in English which are left without capitals in Spanish. The basics There are some basic rules to follow to decide when to use a capital letter and when to leave the first letter lowercase. Actually, maybe I should state that many rules in English capitaliz...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/43166.aspxSat, 25 Jul 2009 16:46:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43166rebeccascudderThis quiz, written by Curt Smothers, uses vocabulary in the article Teaching Spanish Vocabulary: Professions , by Curt Smothers as an example of an activity to test student comprehension of vocabulary. It can also be used as a quiz with his articles Teaching Spanish Medical Vocabulary and Teaching Spanish Medical Vocabulary - Part 2: Medical Profes...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/42606.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 02:54:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42606djthybergAdverbs of location in Spanish help us to talk about "where" something takes place or where something can be found. There are a few variations to learn. This article will cover the basics on this topic. Introduction Adverbs of location describe where an action takes place. These locations can be divided up into two general categories: 1. Ne...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/42605.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 02:43:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42605djthyberg"¿Cuándo?" is an important word to learn in Spanish. In certain contexts, it can be used as an interrogative adverb. Other times it is be used as a conjunction without the accent. This article will explain the different usages. Introduction The word "¿cuándo?" means "when?". It is used to ask ques...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/40301.aspxTue, 07 Jul 2009 19:03:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40301lynchlarrymThere's no doubt about it: learning any foreign language can be a difficult, time-consuming, and an almost never-ending task. But some foreign language learners doom themselves to failure almost from the beginning. Here are five reasons why some Spanish learners fail and how to avoid them. Unable to Manage a Basic Spanish Conversation After...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/40715.aspxMon, 29 Jun 2009 22:38:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40715AngelesAnswering the phone in Spanish shouldn't be a difficult thing to do. Just by learning the vocabulary and expressions in this article you'll be able to understand and be understood. This article covers the basics on a Spanish language phone call, some expressions and vocabulary used at work. Not as difficult as you may think! When learni...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/40456.aspxMon, 29 Jun 2009 00:37:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40456AngelesYou are traveling abroad. What if you need to visit a doctor? Would you know how to explain your symptoms? Do you know how to say 'fever' or 'diabetes' in Spanish? If the answer is no, then take a look at this vocabulary, which includes terms related to hospital facilities, medical staff, and more. All You Need to Know W...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/40107.aspxFri, 26 Jun 2009 03:05:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40107djthybergPrepositions are a key part of any language. The Spanish preposition "por" is especially difficult for Spanish learners. It has a wide range of uses and is important to learn how to employ this preposition correctly. Here we will cover the basic information and usage for this Spanish preposition. Time and Place The Spanish preposition &quot...