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Christmas in the Philippines
The Republic of the Philippines is the only country in Asia where Christians are the majority. Catholicism came from Spain in the late 1500s and while many Filipino Christmas traditions come directly from the religioius calendar and would be recognizable...Published on October 19, 2011 to Language Learning
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Forming Questions in Spanish
This lesson begins with the structure of declarative or indicative statements in Spanish, then shows the three ways of turning them into questions. It also explains the punctuation and the pronunciation of questions vs. statements in terms of rising or...Published on September 5, 2011 to Language Learning
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A Primer for Introducing "Ser" and "Estar"
The problems surrounding the differences in usage of these two verbs have caused unnecessary problems. This brief lesson plan explains, with some examples, a way to help your students escape from the confusion.Published on August 26, 2011 to Language Learning
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How to Express "Time & Distance" in Spanish
Time and distance are not always expressed in Spanish the same way they are in English. Learn how to ask and answer such questions as "How far is it to... ?" and "How long does it take to go from ... to...?"Published on July 21, 2011 to Language Learning
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The Various Meanings of "Outweigh" in English and How to Express Them in Spanish
English sometimes uses 'outweigh' literally, as when speaking of weight classes for athletes. Sometimes it's figurative, when speaking of pros and cons. Learn how to express these ideas in Spanish. Great verbs foconversation, not just canned...Published on July 21, 2011 to Language Learning
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Keep Those Verbs Straight! Observation about Spanish Verbs Beginning with "Ll"
Students often confuse the Spanish verbs that begin with the digraph LL. This article addresses the problems with a few tips on how to resolve them.Published on July 21, 2011 to Language Learning
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They Don't Talk too Fast: You Listen Too Slow! Eliding Vowels Between Words
The technical term is synaloepha. Begin using written texts to teach students to pronounce Spanish with a more natural, native rhythm and their listening comprehension will improve by leaps and bounds. This article gives examples and presents a plan for...Published on July 15, 2011 to Language Learning
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Ways to Say "Way" in Spanish
"You're on your way," "way to go"... the many forms of the English word "way" prove this to be a very versitile word. This piece shows you the way to greater fluency in Spanish by being able to express this high-frequency word...Published on July 14, 2011 to Language Learning
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How Spanish Sounds in Argentina and Uruguay: The Southern Cone
The Southern Cone is the name of the geographical region comprised of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay and southern Chile -- called "Cono del Sur" in Spanish. Argentina and Uruguay are particularly identified with the dialect of the region (southern...Published on July 14, 2011 to Language Learning
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Do You Mean "Fair" Weather, a "Fair" Game or a "Fair" Complexion? Learn How to Say Them in Spanish!
Even a moment of reflection will reveal that this word is used in many ways in English. Obviously, each of these uses will require a different solution in Spanish. Learn about how to deal with this English word in Spanish.Published on July 13, 2011 to Language Learning