I know it's nothing like taking a class, lessons, or maybe even using Rosetta Stone on a computer but what cd/book programs are good?
Rocket Spanish is great audio course to learn spanish.
The course include 3 fun games that make the learning enjoyable and give fast results.
You can get 6 day mini course for FREE on the following link:
http://recomended-prods.com/Rocket_lan/spanish/free-course.html
15
2009
How long would it take to learn Spanish?
How long would it take to learn and able to speak Spanish to a decent degree?
I also plan to go to some Spanish country (Spain or Mexico) and possibly study there for 1 or 2 semester.
I also used to learn Spanish in HS about 3-4 years ago. Of course I forgot a lot, but still.
I also have plans to study Japanese after I would be decent or fluent in Spanish.
itd take about 1 full yr. trust me
15
2009
junior year– math and sciences?
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Okay I really enjoy learning. I am a sophomore currently and would like to take harder classes next year, as I was not offered classes that were challanging to me this year. I really wish I had gone into any of the two local IB schools, but my mom did not like that idea.
Currently I am taking seven classes, doing a sport every season and dropped my off period. I have still managed to keep all my A's! (easily…) I have the highest grade in my chem class right now… and the class consists of juniors and seniors mostly. I am good at math related things and such. My school does not offer AP chem though!!! There is a program that I could take the course online for free through my school… is this a bad idea? I am really into chem and love it. Also if I am doing really good in honors algebra II, would it be a bad idea to skip pre-calc, (or study it on my own in the summer)? I feel my school is limiting what I can learn… and I want to be challanged. I am getting bored…
So my schedule next year would be:
1. AP Calc BC (or AB…?)
2. AP Physics
3. AP chem
4. AP history
5. AP english
6. Honors Spanish 3
7. Free period
Is this a good or bad idea to load up like that? I am planning on majoring in going into a math/science field in college… should I drop AP english or AP history then? I really like those subjects as well though. As I mentioned I am taking all honors this year and am doing really well.
My AP physics teacher only took one semester of physics? and most of his students did not learn anything and did not pass the AP exam? Is there any other options for taking AP physics? Like online?
I don't ever recommend students to take any core academic classes online, because it's better if you get a hands on experience with those classes. Take electives online.
If you've never had an AP class before, then don't kill yourself by taking 5 like that. I made easy A's Freshmen year, and decided to go 2 AP's and 3 honors my Sophomore year and I still regret it till this day. My GPA dropped from a 3.8 to a 3.4. I suggest you drop at least 2 AP courses. Honors and AP are different cases, and AP is suppose to be taught on a College level, so you will have many tests and A TON of reading.
You should take Pre-Calculus Junior year, and AP Calculus Senior year. As far as Science go, choose between either Physics or Chemistry. Keep the AP Language and Composition and the History. Once again, I really do not recommend taking any core classes online. Remember that besides the classes you take and grades, you need to take other things into consideration such as extracurricular activities, SAT/ACT.
My advice would be to take the SAT and ACT at least ONCE before you go off to Christmas break Junior year, study as hard as you can and take it another time before summer begins, and start wrapping things up to apply for Colleges. Do not wait until the last minute like a lot of kids.
Just remember that these AP classes can either harm you or help you. You want to take rigor courses, but you also want to aim for success.
Best of luck to you. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me through my profile.
14
2009
SPANISH HELP PLEASE!!?
Hi! I am now a student teacher assistant and for next year, I have been assigned to create a paragraph of how to do a simple task as a quiz for the incoming students. I obviously do not speak any spanish at all. I need help to translate this so that I may write it on the board as a type of starting quiz for the students!!
Just a secret: its about how to write your name! 
Here is the paragraph I have written.
I know the online translation is always availiable, but I want to do it right this time.
Please help!!
Here is my paragraph!
You will need a writing instrument and a place to write on. In this case, I will be using a marker and a white board. Other than material goods, a great deal of knowledge is required to do this pains taking task. The alphabet is the first thing you must learn, followed by your name, the shape of the letters. Remember, memorization does not come easily, but if it doesn’t work the first time, try, try again. First start by grabbing your writing tool and place it in your hand so it feels comfortable. Position your target so that your writing instrument may reach it without much struggle. You must do your best in aiming your utensil at your target. Be careful not to mark undesignated areas. Doing this may result in a scolding from your parents or teachers. Place the tip on the target, and once secure, drag the tool in a motion to resemble the letters in your name. Do your best to remember the shapes and the order of the letters. Putting the letters in an incorrect order may result in confusion over one’s identity. Please remember to never give up. Thank you. By the way, those who pass this quiz will be given a 100 pt boost at the end of the semester!! Try your best!
Well, I hope someone can help!!
Muchos gracias!!
Jason.
Hi Jason! Here you will find my traslation, I'm a Spanish speaker from Argentina. I used the informal 2nd person form "tú"("meaning "you", in English) , because I got this paragraph would be addresed to students, though the vocabulary is rather Spanish Standard and no slangs or vulgarisms were used. In case the paragraph will be addressed to adults, senior o professional people, you just let me know and I'll be pleased to turn it into the formal treatment.Here we go:
"Necesitarás un instrumento para escribir y un lugar donde hacerlo. En este caso, utlizaré un marcador y una pizarra blanca. Más que un buen material es necesario tener un buen conocimiento para realizar esta difícil tarea. Lo primero que debes aprender es el abecedario, la forma de las letras y después tu nombre . Recuerda que memorizar palabras no es tarea sencilla por lo tanto hay que intentar una y otra vez hasta lograrlo. Primero toma tu herramienta de escritura y acomódala en tu mano. Ubícate de manera que tu instrumento de escritura te permita trabajar relajadamente y sin demasiado esfuerzo. Trata de ser preciso y correcto al realizar esta tarea .Ten cuidado en no marcar aquellos espacios que no han sido designados para tal fin. Si lo haces, tus padres o maestros podrían regañarte. Ubíca la punta sobre el objetivo, y una vez que estés seguro, arrastra el instrumento imitando un movimiento igual o parecido al de las letras de tu nombre. Trata de recordar las formas y orden de las letras lo mejor posible. Poner las letras de manera desordenada podría causar confusión en tu identidad. Recuerda no darte por vencido. Gracias. Y, por cierto, quienes pasen esta prueba obtendrán 100 puntos al finalizar el semestre. ¡Haz tu mejor esfuerzo!"
Note that in Spanish we have two exclamation marks ("¡" at the begining and "!" at the end of the sentence) instead of English. The same is applied to question marks ("¿" and "?"). A small (and perhaps insignificant) but useful tip for right Spanish spelling.
Do not hesitate on being in touch, my e-mail is: gabikesalgueiro@hotmail.com.
Good luck!
14
2009
can someone help me translate these sentences into Spanish(please don't use a online translator) easy 10P?
ps: i need to keep the phrases/words in parentheses()
their tense can be changed but the base word/phrases needs to stay the same.
and make it as simple as possible (no big words only in spanish 2)
Thank you! in advance.
Disney Land (Celebration)
This picture was taken during a family trip to Disney land which we like (to visit) often we (arrived) as soon as the park opened that day.
we used (to like) to go and (play) on the tea cups. Me and my brother liked to spin it very fast. We would spin it so fast that we would come close to losing our lunch afterwords so we would have to take a (rest).
Family camping trip
This is one of my first family camping trips we (brought) hot dogs for us to eat and a camping stove (to cook) them on. Me and my brother we (permitted) to visit the beach and swim. I got to (help) (prepare) the camp fire with my ants help. After it was built we all (shared) some sumores.
The day after Christmas
In this picture I am playing with my new Christmas gifts. A Pokemon themed game boy and a new Nintendo 64 game but my favorite gift of all that year was an electronic drum set. I (wanted) to (learn) how to play a real drum set but my mom said she wanted (to wait) and see if I would play that first before she got me the real thing
Lost dog
This is my first dog which we found wondering around my moms workplace. rather then take him to the dog pound my mom offered to (take care of) of while we (looked for) his owner. These photos were taken a few days after he was brought to the house and used in the lost in found posters we made.
When no one called to claim him after a month I asked if I could (have) him and my mom said yes as long as I promised to keep taking good care of him. And (to study) hard for school
Me and my cub scout troop
Just me and some of my friends from my cub scout troop helping (to pick up) after the days activity. I remember that day well because we played horse shoes and I was one of the best at it. I helped others (practice) their technique and (learn) how to play better.
One of my first soccer games
I liked to participate in soccer even though I was never really good at it because of my slow (reaction) time. I never liked (to put on) the shin guards so my mom was always afraid I was going (to get hurt).
I (enjoyed) playing soccer regardless of my low skill level.
Disney Land (Celebración)
Esta foto fue tomada durante un viaje familiar a Disney tierra que nos gusta (a visitar) a menudo (llegó) tan pronto como abrió el parque ese día.
hemos utilizado (a igual) para ir a (jugar) en las tazas de té. Mi hermano y yo le gustaba a girar muy rápido. Nos gustaría girar tan rápido que se aproximaría a la pérdida de nuestro almuerzo afterwords lo que tendría que tener una (el resto).
Viaje familiar
Este es uno de mis primeros viajes de la familia de camping nosotros (que) los perros calientes para que podamos comer y una estufa de camping (para cocinar) en ellos. Mi hermano y yo estamos (permitida) para visitar la playa y nadar. Tengo que (ayuda) (preparar) el campamento de las hormigas de fuego con mi ayuda. Después de haber sido construido todos (compartido) algunos sumores.
El día después de Navidad
En esta foto estoy jugando con mis nuevos regalos de Navidad. Un juego Pokemon niño y un nuevo juego de Nintendo 64, pero mi regalo favorito de todos los que año fue una batería electrónica. I (quería) a (saber) cómo desempeñar una verdadera batería, pero mi mamá dijo que quería (que esperar) y ver si se juegan antes de que ella me lo real
Perro perdido
Este es mi primer perro que encontramos preguntando el lugar de trabajo alrededor de mi mamás. en lugar de llevarlo al perro libras mi mamá se ofreció a (cuidar) de tiempo que (buscar) su propietario. Estas fotos fueron tomadas pocos días después fue llevado a la casa y se utiliza en la pérdida de encontrar en los carteles que hicimos.
Cuando nadie le llama a reclamar después de un mes le pregunté si podía (tener) y mi mamá le dijo que sí, siempre y cuando me prometió seguir tomando buen cuidado de él. Y (en estudio) para la escuela dura
Yo y mis tropas Cub Scout
Sólo yo y algunos de mis amigos de mi cachorro de scouts ayudando a las tropas (a recoger) días después de la actividad. Recuerdo bien ese día porque hemos jugado caballo zapatos y yo era uno de los mejores en esto. Me ayudó a otros (práctica) y su técnica (saber) cómo jugar mejor.
Uno de mis primeros juegos de fútbol
Me ha gustado participar en el fútbol, aunque nunca fui muy bueno en ello, porque de mi lento (reacción) del tiempo. Nunca me gustó (a) el espinilleras por lo que mi mamá siempre se teme que iba (a lastimarse).
I (disfrutado) jugar al fútbol, independientemente de mi bajo nivel de habilidad
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.
14
2009
Does anyone know the start date for the intensive Spanish course at Santiago University (Spain) this summer?
I'm talking about the intensive course before an erasmus year? If anyone knows this uni (or goes there) plz help.
No, but I know of World Link Education. They offer good programs www.wle-spain.com
In this video, I explain how to use the verb gustar to say what people like or like to do, plus I give lots of examples!
Duration : 0:6:35
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Parley like the French; learn how to say o in French and other common greetings in this free online foreign language video lesson.
Expert: Stéphanie Hourie Morrow
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