Spanish School http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:23:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 What are good things to pack if I am going to study spanish in Spain for a month? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/study-spanish/what-are-good-things-to-pack-if-i-am-going-to-study-spanish-in-spain-for-a-month http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/study-spanish/what-are-good-things-to-pack-if-i-am-going-to-study-spanish-in-spain-for-a-month#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:23:06 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/study-spanish/what-are-good-things-to-pack-if-i-am-going-to-study-spanish-in-spain-for-a-month For those who have experienced this…I am going for a month and I am doing the "Homestay" thing where you stay in the house of a spanish family..I will be going to Segovia.. also it would be helpful to know some things about Spanish customs that aren’t taught in school. Thanks!!
I will be going from end of June to end of July
Also is there anything nice that is good to give to your host family when you arrive?

mr_goura… had some good suggestions. I lived in Spain for 3 summers, so I’ll try to give you perspective about what you’ll need there. You will do a lot of walking, so take good comfortable shoes. Segovia is beautiful, can sometimes be a little windy, so may want to have a jacket on hand even though it’s summer. I’ve had a little trouble in the past with the plug converters for hair dryers, etc., so I recommend just buying a cheap one there if you need one. Your hosts will appreciate any gift really, but they usually enjoy something that represents home for you.

Be prepared to have a different meal schedule. Very small, light breakfast: hot chocolate or coffee and cookies for example. The lunch is a larger meal than you’re probably used to mid-day and you’ll get to try lots of great new foods, but it’s sometimes a little on the heavy side, especially in the summer. Be gracious and try to kindly express if the portions are too much for you. (this is why they siesta, you know) Dinner will come probably after 8 pm and be a little bit on the smaller side than lunch. As families, they usually eat slowly and converse quite a bit during mealtimes.

Youth are usually out late in the evenings at clubs and tapa bars.

Have a great time; Spain is wonderful.

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/study-spanish/what-are-good-things-to-pack-if-i-am-going-to-study-spanish-in-spain-for-a-month/feed 3 is there any free programs i can use to learn spanish online? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-programs/is-there-any-free-programs-i-can-use-to-learn-spanish-online http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-programs/is-there-any-free-programs-i-can-use-to-learn-spanish-online#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:23:00 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-programs/is-there-any-free-programs-i-can-use-to-learn-spanish-online Iam looking for a free interactive program i can use to learn spanish in a fun way. Please can anyone direct me to a website where i can learn spanish for free without any charge?

yes move to orlando or miami Florida you will defiant get a free interactive lessons in spanish language

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-programs/is-there-any-free-programs-i-can-use-to-learn-spanish-online/feed 6 does listening to spanish on your ipod help along side spanish lessons? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-lessons/does-listening-to-spanish-on-your-ipod-help-along-side-spanish-lessons http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-lessons/does-listening-to-spanish-on-your-ipod-help-along-side-spanish-lessons#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:55 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-lessons/does-listening-to-spanish-on-your-ipod-help-along-side-spanish-lessons i have 2 hours everyday on the bus and need to spend a bit more time on my spanish gcse would listening to spanish phrases on my ipod actually help? its just an idea any input would help
thanks

Yes of course!! The more you listen to it the more you will get familiar with the language. You will understands how words are pronounced and you will be able to understand people when they talk in spanish.

You should really do this. EVERY DAY!

go for it.

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-lessons/does-listening-to-spanish-on-your-ipod-help-along-side-spanish-lessons/feed 3 How do you write "everlasting beauty" in the spanish language? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-language/how-do-you-write-everlasting-beauty-in-the-spanish-language http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-language/how-do-you-write-everlasting-beauty-in-the-spanish-language#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:49 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-language/how-do-you-write-everlasting-beauty-in-the-spanish-language How do you say "ever lasting beauty" in the spanish language?

"La belleza eterna"

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-language/how-do-you-write-everlasting-beauty-in-the-spanish-language/feed 4 Are there any add-ins for Microsoft word, that spell checks Spanish and checks Spanish grammar.? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-grammar/are-there-any-add-ins-for-microsoft-word-that-spell-checks-spanish-and-checks-spanish-grammar http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-grammar/are-there-any-add-ins-for-microsoft-word-that-spell-checks-spanish-and-checks-spanish-grammar#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:44 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-grammar/are-there-any-add-ins-for-microsoft-word-that-spell-checks-spanish-and-checks-spanish-grammar Are there any add-ins for Microsoft word, that spell checks spanish and checks spanish grammar. Like how it does spell and grammar check for English words on word. If there are what is the link of the add-in.
The add-in has to be free.
I am using Word 2007

If you have the English version, you already have Spanish proofing tools. You have to install them, usually from the Office CD. After you do that, do the following:

1.Click the Office button in the upper-left corner.
2.Click the Word Options button.
3.Click the Proofing tab.
4.Check Check Spelling As You Type.
5.Check Mark Grammar Errors As You Type.
6.Check Check Grammar With Spelling. Note the Settings button. With this, you can select or deselect many nit-picking checks.
7.Make sure Hide Spelling Errors In This Document is UNchecked.
8.Make sure Hide Grammar Errors In This Document is UNchecked.
9.Click OK.

And to make sure spell checking isn’t turned off for any section of the document:

1.Press CTRL/A to select the entire document.
2.Click the Review tab on the Ribbon.
3.In the Proofing section, click Set Language.
4.Uncheck Do Not Check Spelling Or Grammar.
5.Click the Default button. (To make this change permanent.)
6.Click Yes in the message box.
7.Click OK.

Hope that helps.

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-grammar/are-there-any-add-ins-for-microsoft-word-that-spell-checks-spanish-and-checks-spanish-grammar/feed 1 Research for college Spanish course… Preference between being called "hispanic" or "latino"? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-course/research-for-college-spanish-course-preference-between-being-called-hispanic-or-latino http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-course/research-for-college-spanish-course-preference-between-being-called-hispanic-or-latino#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:36 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-course/research-for-college-spanish-course-preference-between-being-called-hispanic-or-latino For my Intermediate spanish course we are being asked to find out the difference and preference among people of spanish decent and the terms "hispano" and "latino". Which do you consider yourself? Which do you prefer? What is your national origin? Etc. ¡Gracias!

LatinAmerican or the actual origin. (Mexican, Argentinian, Panamanian, Cuban, etc)

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-course/research-for-college-spanish-course-preference-between-being-called-hispanic-or-latino/feed 6 Are you for or against elementary school mandatory Spanish classes? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-classes/are-you-for-or-against-elementary-school-mandatory-spanish-classes http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-classes/are-you-for-or-against-elementary-school-mandatory-spanish-classes#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:26 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-classes/are-you-for-or-against-elementary-school-mandatory-spanish-classes In border states of the United States of America where there is a high population of spanish-speaking people?

Against it. English is the primary language. Catering to other languages should not be a requirement except for safety agencies.

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish-classes/are-you-for-or-against-elementary-school-mandatory-spanish-classes/feed 17 Is Spanish Honor Society important on a college application? What are good things to put on an application? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish/is-spanish-honor-society-important-on-a-college-application-what-are-good-things-to-put-on-an-application http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish/is-spanish-honor-society-important-on-a-college-application-what-are-good-things-to-put-on-an-application#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:21 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish/is-spanish-honor-society-important-on-a-college-application-what-are-good-things-to-put-on-an-application Do you have a better chance of getting into a good college for businees (as I am planning to do) if you have Spanish Honor Society on your list. Some other things I am planning to receive and put on my application are National Honor Society, Key Club (volunteer work), Student Council, and Eagle Scout.
Sorry spanish Honor Society is basically that in 7 semesters (Freshman through half of Senior year) you got at least 4 A’s and 3 B’s.

The most important parts of your application are your grades and how challenging your course load was. Spanish Honor Society probably isn’t going to sway the decision on whether or not to admit you, but it is definitely something you should include in your application. Proficiency in other languages is definitely a plus. Not every high school has a Spanish Honor Society so you could provide a brief explanation in your resume. Give specific details as to what you did in each of your activities.

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/spanish/is-spanish-honor-society-important-on-a-college-application-what-are-good-things-to-put-on-an-application/feed 3 What is a more useful language to learn, Spanish or Chinese? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/learn-spanish/what-is-a-more-useful-language-to-learn-spanish-or-chinese http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/learn-spanish/what-is-a-more-useful-language-to-learn-spanish-or-chinese#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:14 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/learn-spanish/what-is-a-more-useful-language-to-learn-spanish-or-chinese I told me friend that it was more useful to know Chinese because of business and China has more people then any country in the world, but he said its better to learn spanish because the United States is so close to a spanish speaking country. Which Langauge is more useful? i need help for planning for my classes for next year!

It depends on where you want to work in the future.

I personally recommend Chinese especially if you are not thinking of staying in the states in the future, and if you are not going to apply to countries where Spanish is the main language. Not to mention, Chinese is becoming one of the most useful languages these days.

But keep in mind that when it comes to the Chinese language, there is a difference between Cantonese and Mandarin. Mandarin is more commonly used world-wide and it is a very useful language in the business world.

]]> http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/learn-spanish/what-is-a-more-useful-language-to-learn-spanish-or-chinese/feed 7 What do you think about an language school on long island? http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/language-school/what-do-you-think-about-an-language-school-on-long-island http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/language-school/what-do-you-think-about-an-language-school-on-long-island#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:08 +0000 admin http://www.spanishatulewtinimit.com/language-school/what-do-you-think-about-an-language-school-on-long-island I have been thinking about opening a languages school because i haven’t seen many aroud, actually, i haven’t seen any. The school would teach English, spanish, french and portuguese. What do you think about this idea? thank you all for the answers

I think it would be great,if you can speak them all FLUENTLY!

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