Word of the Day - Me Gusta...

It's an important thing to be able to say - "I like..."

For example, me gusta helado. I like ice cream.

Word of the Day Triple Threat: ¡perdón! ¡disculpe! ¡lo siento!

When you step on someone's toes, now you have options to say "Excuse me!"

Word/Phrase of the Day: Ha dormido bien?

I look for daily opportunities, however, small, to use Spanish. If you don't live alone, this is one you might use:

Ha dormido bien? = Did you sleep well?

Note, there are those who might say "Dormiste bien" or some other phrase - I've been told that while this is very correct Spanish, it might seem a little old fashioned.

But hey, it works for me.

Word of the Day - Desayuno

Mmmm. Desayuno. That's breakfast...

Word of the Day - Miércoles

That's right, miércoles. Call it Wednesday, over the hump day, the day before recycling day (for me). To a Spanish-speaker, it's miércoles. As in Hoy es miércoles.

But remember, always be careful on Wednesdays...see image.

Word of the Day - Abril

Yeah, it's April! Or should I say abril.

Word of the Day - Adelante!

Adelante! = Keep going! or Go ahead!

Gadgets, Gizmos, and Games Cites 3DLanguage As Prime Example of Future of Learning

A new book by Karl Kapp uses the 3DLanguage product as an example of the new world of learning. It's pretty fascinating stuff - check it out!

Are Your Kids Bamboozling You? (Spanish for Kids)

Looking at the New York Times archives this morning, I noticed this article. It holds some interesting ideas for anyone learning a language - but definitely for anyone paying for language classes for their children!

New Social Network for Spanish Speakers

It's been said before in this blog - learning a language can be a lonely road.

But it shouldn't be, should it? I mean really, languages are meant to be spoken to other humanoids, after all.

So I'm pleased to announce that sometime in the next month, we'll be launching a social network just for you. If you're trying to learn Spanish, that is. The goal is simple - get us all connected, sharing knowledge about tools, giving each other a chance to practice with someone non-judgmental.

Heck, we're even toying with the idea of having some of the native speakers we know in the mix, just so they can serve as a expert resource.

If you're interested in getting access to the network, just email me or comment.

That's What I'm Talking About

Sometimes it's important to visualize "the prize." You have to love Spain - it's "un pais increible."