VAMOS A HACER PAN DURANTE LA CUARENTENA
There is a good chance you are spending a lot of hours at home during this time of confusion and fear. We don´t know how much time we are going to have to spend without being able to be out there doing the things we love. Chances are you are going to feel bored and lonely at times. Let´s try to be positive and stay busy. Use this opportunity to do things that involve Spanish. You are not alone…
In my house we bought a lot of flour and we intend to make our own bread. Maybe you want to try this recipe too. Send me pictures if you do!
I AM SURE YOU PROBABLY HAVE MORE TIME AT HOME THAN USUAL AND PROBABLY SPENDING LESS IN BARS AND RESTAURANTS AND UBERS. DO YOU WANT TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH ME LEARNING WITH SKYPE LESSONS? GO TO THE LINK BELOW AND CONTACT ME NOW. SOMEONE YOU KNOW COULD USE SOME LESSONS? TELL THEM ABOUT ME!
Stay safe. Say strong. #todosaldrabien
DAR A ENTENDER
DAR A ENTENDER
Dar is one of those verbs with literally dozens of possible meanings and uses. Today we are going to see one of them.
Dar a entender. The dictionary will tell you that this idiom means insinuate (insinuar). I think ‘lead to believe’ is a better translation. Or to make someone read between the lines.
Ex. Cuando le preguntamos, María nos dio a entender que algo no iba bien en su trabajo. Pero no dijo nada concreto.
María gave us some clues that lead us to believe something was not ok with her job. But she was not clear about it. She just wanted us to read between the lines.
¿CUÁL FUE LA MEJOR NOTICIA DE ESTE AÑO?
Our video activities are designed for intermediate and advanced students. But even beginners can benefit from watching and trying. DO NOT WORRY if you don’t understand some, most or any of the words in this video. That is the whole point of this activity. To make sure that you will one day.
Try to listen carefully to catch the missing words. Keep doing these activities and you will notice a big improvement in how much you understand when people speak.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the video before you read the questions (optional)
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Play the video again and listen to it as you try to find the missing words.
4. You can (and should) play the video more than once. You can pause it during each viewing. You can listen while you watch the video (this post is designed so you can scroll down the quiz while you are watching) or just focus on the audio without images. Your call.
5. Submit your quiz to learn your listening score and to receive some tips.
6. Don’t stop here. Be consistent with your work and future videos. Before you know it your listening skills will increase dramatically.
EVOLUCIÓN VS DIOS
Our video activities are designed for intermediate and advanced students. But even beginners can benefit from watching and trying. DO NOT WORRY if you don’t understand some, most or any of the words in this video. That is the whole point of this activity. To make sure that you will one day.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the video before you read the questions (optional)
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Play the video again and listen to it as you try to find the missing words.
4. You can (and should) play the video more than once. But we recommend that you don’t pause it during each viewing. You can listen while you watch the video or just focus on the audio without images. Your call.
5. Submit your quiz and scroll to find your listening score and to receive some tips.
6. Don’t stop here. Be consistent with your work and future videos. Before you know it your listening skills will increase dramatically.
10 COSAS CUYO VERDADERO PROPÓSITO TE SORPRENDERÁ
Our video activities are designed for intermediate and advanced students. But even beginners can benefit from watching and trying. DO NOT WORRY if you don’t understand some, most or any of the words in this video. That is the whole point of this activity. To make sure that you will one day.
Try to listen carefully to catch the missing words. Keep doing these activities and you will notice a big improvement in how much you understand when people speak.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the video before you read the questions (optional)
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Play the video again and listen to it as you try to find the missing words.
4. You can (and should) play the video more than once. You can pause it during each viewing. You can listen while you watch the video (this post is designed so you can scroll down the quiz while you are watching) or just focus on the audio without images. Your call.
5. Submit your quiz to learn your listening score and to receive some tips.
6. Don’t stop here. Be consistent with your work and future videos. Before you know it your listening skills will increase dramatically.
RESPUESTAS A PREGUNTAS CURIOSAS
Our video activities are designed for intermediate and advanced students. But even beginners can benefit from watching and trying. DO NOT WORRY if you don’t understand some, most or any of the words in this video. That is the whole point of this activity. To make sure that you will one day.
Try to listen carefully to catch the missing words. Keep doing these activities and you will notice a big improvement in how much you understand when people speak.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the video before you read the questions (optional)
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Play the video again and listen to it as you try to find the missing words.
4. You can (and should) play the video more than once. You can pause it during each viewing. You can listen while you watch the video (this post is designed so you can scroll down the quiz while you are watching) or just focus on the audio without images. Your call.
5. Submit your quiz to learn your listening score and to receive some tips.
6. Don’t stop here. Be consistent with your work and future videos. Before you know it your listening skills will increase dramatically.
7 PEQUEÑOS DETALLES QUE NOS DELATAN
Our video activities are designed for intermediate and advanced students. But even beginners can benefit from watching and trying. DO NOT WORRY if you don’t understand some, most or any of the words in this video. That is the whole point of this activity. To make sure that you will one day.
Try to listen carefully to catch the missing words. Keep doing these activities and you will notice a big improvement in how much you understand when people speak.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the video before you read the questions (optional)
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Play the video again and listen to it as you try to find the missing words.
4. You can (and should) play the video more than once. You can pause it during each viewing. You can listen while you watch the video (this post is designed so you can scroll down the quiz while you are watching) or just focus on the audio without images. Your call.
5. Submit your quiz to learn your listening score and to receive some tips.
6. Don’t stop here. Be consistent with your work and future videos. Before you know it your listening skills will increase dramatically.
TRANSPORTES CURIOSOS
Our video activities are designed for intermediate and advanced students. But even beginners can benefit from watching and trying. DO NOT WORRY if you don’t understand some, most or any of the words in this video. That is the whole point of this activity. To make sure that you will one day.
Try to listen carefully to catch the missing words. Keep doing these activities and you will notice a big improvement in how much you understand when people speak.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the video before you read the questions (optional)
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Play the video again and listen to it as you try to find the missing words.
4. You can (and should) play the video more than once. You can pause it during each viewing. You can listen while you watch the video (this post is designed so you can scroll down the quiz while you are watching) or just focus on the audio without images. Your call.
5. Submit your quiz to learn your listening score and to receive some tips.
6. Don’t stop here. Be consistent with your work and future videos. Before you know it your listening skills will increase dramatically.
4 CAUSAS DE LA RENUNCIA DE EVO MORALES
Our video activities are designed for intermediate and advanced students. But even beginners can benefit from watching and trying. DO NOT WORRY if you don’t understand some, most or any of the words in this video. That is the whole point of this activity. To make sure that you will one day.
Try to listen carefully to catch the missing words. Keep doing these activities and you will notice a big improvement in how much you understand when people speak.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the video before you read the questions (optional)
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Play the video again and listen to it as you try to find the missing words.
4. You can (and should) play the video more than once. You can pause it during each viewing. You can listen while you watch the video (this post is designed so you can scroll down the quiz while you are watching) or just focus on the audio without images. Your call.
5. Submit your quiz to learn your listening score and to receive some tips.
6. Don’t stop here. Be consistent with your work and future videos. Before you know it your listening skills will increase dramatically.
¿CUÁN COMUNISTA ES REALMENTE CHINA HOY?
Isabella of Castile and Twinkies
I remember 2009, the year I moved to the US, like a year of discovery and constant surprise.
And that is coming from a guy who grew up watching American TV shows and movies and probably knew a lot more about your country than you ever knew about mine.
And yet so many things felt new and exotic!
My wife thought it was so funny I didn’t know about mundane things like twinkies, mac and cheese, keg stands, the tv show 60 minutes or a million little things you probably always took for granted.
Just like I can’t believe you haven’t heard of the TV show Isabel that follows the life of Queen Isabella of Castile! What is wrong with you?
Isabel was produced by the Spanish national network (our version of BBC) and became an instant hit. Ask any Spaniard and I bet you they have watched it at one point or another. The thing is FAMOUS.
I am happy to tell you that Isabel is now available (with subtitles) on Amazon Prime. So if you are a member I strongly encourage you to give it a go. Last time I checked there were only subtitles available in Spanish. But go and check. This TV show is really well made and I think you will enjoy it and benefit from it.
You gave me Twinkies. I give you Isabelle. America. We are even now.