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Spanish Greetings

Published June 25, 2012 | By Fiona

Hola: Hello / Hi.
Buenos días: Good morning. [Use this until 2 p.m. (Spanish lunchtime)]
Buenas tardes: Good afternoon/evening. [Use this from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.]
Buenas noches: Good night. [Use this after 9 p.m.] Continue reading →

Chistes españoles – Spanish jokes

Published June 22, 2012 | By Fiona

(1) – “Jefe, auménteme el sueldo, que hay cuatro empresas detrás de mí.” (“Boss, give me a pay rise, there are four companies after me.”)

– “¿Cuáles son?” – “La del cable, el gas, la luz y el teléfono!” (“Which ones?” “The cable, the gas, the light and the telephone companies!”) Continue reading →

Learn Spanish through songs – Listen to Beyoncé singing “Oye” (Listen)

Published June 21, 2012 | By Fiona

 

 

Read the lyrics below:

Oye, lo que tengo que decir / Listen to what I have to say
No puedo ya seguir viviendo así / I can’t go on living like this
Oye (mmm) como llora mi canción / Listen to how my song cries
Preciso tu atención, debes oír / I need your attention, you should listen
Hoy no sé quién soy ni sé adónde voy / Today I don’t know who I am nor where I’m going
Encontrarme hoy es mi misión / To find myself today is my mission
De tu prisón, por fin ya soy libre. / From your prison, I am finally free. Continue reading →

Writing a business letter in Spanish

Published June 15, 2012 | By Fiona

Greetings

When you do not know the person to whom you are writing:

Muy Señor Mío / Muy Señora Mía

A little less formal:

Estimado Señor [male] / Estimada Señora [female] – (Dear Sir / Madam)

If you do know their name, the following is appropriate:

Estimado Señor García [male] / Estimada Señora López [female] – (Dear Mr García / Dear Mrs López)

If you have met them and have established a good relationship with them, use their first name:

Estimado Juan [male] / Estimada María [female] Continue reading →

A useful but confusing Spanish verb: Pasar

Published February 22, 2012 | By Fiona

“Pasar” is another one of those verbs that change meaning depending on the context. Generally, it is related to movement and time. Here are the most common ways in which you can use “pasar” with examples, however there are many more. Continue reading →

What different languages are spoken in Spain?

Published January 26, 2012 | By Fiona

You have probably heard that there are different types of Spanish spoken in different parts of Spain. For example, you may be confused as to whether to learn Catalán or Castilian Spanish if you are going to Barcelona. You may have noticed differences in the language when going to different regions. Read on to find out about the types of Spanish spoken within Spain. Continue reading →

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