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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152014305805950&set=vb.33282040949&type=2&theater Justo Lamas a musician who tours the US, helping high school Spanish students to learn Spanish through music.
15 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - February 12, 2015
Forum search function not working?
¡Hola! When trying to use the forum search funtion, I continue to get the following error: [quo]*Quote:* Could not delete old search id sessions DEBUG MODE SQL Error : 1054 Unknown column 'search_time' in 'where clause' DELETE FROM rs_search_res...
17 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - January 6, 2015
Historic Thaw: Obama Scraps 'Outdated Approach' on Cuba
I have always wanted to see Cuba integrated back into the mainstream (out of isolation). Well, regardless of how this pans out, our friend and colleague Dan is certainly there at a pivotal time in Latin history!
3 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - December 22, 2014
¡Hola! where I live is not easy to find spanish native speakers, I need to improve my spanish by increase my vocabulary and adjust my hearing to spanish so I thought of watching movies and shows. but sadly, in our local TV there are no much spanish shows ...
21 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - December 1, 2014
http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2014/08/why_is_jon_favreau_s_chef_the_indie_hit_of_the_summer.html I watched this movie on the plane from Taipei, Taiwan to Los Angeles. I thought about DanH24 because it showed little Havana in Miami. Also the ve...
11 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - November 23, 2014
Spanish Conversation Groups in your area
I discovered this link for meeting with people in your area to converse in Spanish: __http://spanish.meetup.com/__ I haven't tried it yet, but it looks like a good way to make local contacts with Spanish-speaking individuals. Tony
20 replies - Last post by misssolruiz - November 5, 2014
I recently had a two week trip to Bolivia. I had some great experiences and language practice there. I even had an opportunity to present a 5 minute address to a small church without a translator. That one made my brain hurt. I highly recommend a tri...
11 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - November 2, 2014
It has taken me 40 years to commit to spanish lessions stumbling around trying to figure it out on my own and learning just enough to get me in trouble. In one week I am more at ease with the language than I have ever been Thank you so much Rocket Spanis...
10 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - November 2, 2014
How well should you know Premium before going on to Premium Plus? Do you need to have mastered Premium?
12 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - November 2, 2014
Title-Spanish speaking friends
I am now on lesson 12.3 Premium Plus and its getting more challenging but it is also getting more exciting. Just looking at the future being able to us, lo que, es que and la cual, that is where I want to be. I actually increase my learning by attending a...
6 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - November 2, 2014
http://www.sampere.com/learn-spanish/spanish-courses-cuba.html
3 replies - Last post by maha266 - November 1, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeSVMG4GkeQ A Ted talk about subjunctives and indicatives in a language
4 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - October 9, 2014
Several times lately I have encountered the term mestizo, which I believe is a description for someone of mixed European and indigenous ancestry. Also I have seen mulato, criollo, and probably one or two others that I cannot think of right now. Since I a...
4 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - September 26, 2014
I'm an old softy when it comes to Disney movies. Here are a few clips of the theme songs from the original artists in Spanish: - Tangled (Enredados). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGnKHn4tc4Q - Frozen (Una Aventura Congelada). https://www.youtube.com/w...
5 replies - Last post by maha266 - September 26, 2014
Video Spanish in Spain & Mexico
Hola a todos, Here is a video comparing Spanish in Spain vs Spanish in Mexico. This is part 1, there is a part 2 as well. Edit: I made a mistake with the link and it is corrected in my reply to Cristian. Lo siento amigos. Saludos, Ricardo
13 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - September 18, 2014
"Vivo por ella" / Italiano
Once again thanks to Cristian for putting us on this gorgeous song from Andrea Bocelli y Marta Sanchez. I remember it somehow being in Italian when I had first heard it awhile ago – and, sure enough after an Internet search, the original is: “Vivo Per Lei...
15 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - August 27, 2014
One delightful discovery in learning Spanish is that I love latin music. "Sobre gustos no hay nada escrito" but I thought I'd pass along a few titles in the hopes that others might enjoy listening to them. For easier ones: "Eres Tu", "La Bamba" and "Guant...
34 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - August 25, 2014
Cielito linda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjJDv1IeF8I I recognized this song the instant I heard it but for the life of me I can't remember why. From Speedy Gonzales cartoons when I was a kid? [From that I remember "La Cucaracha"!] From the old Zorr...
5 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - August 20, 2014
So where you live is called what?
Where and why do these places get these names? “I live in the City of Angels.” [Los Ángeles, CA] Sounds nice but, hey, I’ve been there… “I live in Saint Pancho.” [San Francisco, CA] Sounds better than living in Saint Poncho, I suppose. “I live in the M...
2 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - August 15, 2014
A little bit of Slang (Mexican) Spanish! 2
¡Hola amigos!, ¿Cómo están? Espero que hayan disfrutado la "A little bit of Slang (Mexican) Spanish part 1!". Here is part 2! If you ever been to Mexico, have talked to a Mexican (specially men) , or even watched a mexican movie, you will notice we tend...
15 replies - Last post by the-hefay - August 5, 2014
Just thought I’d throw in a few thoughts… In listening to Latin music, I’ve become keenly aware of how comparatively poor English is relative to expressing feelings and relationships. It reminds me of how I felt relative to our limited local history when...
9 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - August 4, 2014
Beginners book vs. Interactive audio course
I downloaded all there is to download - but if I refer to the description in the Instruction manual, I am a little confused. On page 3 You mention all in "the pack": Instruction manual, Interactive Audio course, and then Four E-books: Conversion...
12 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - July 23, 2014
México lindo y querido!
Here is a video I enjoy a lot, and that is part of "Playing for Change". “Mexico Lindo y Querido,” that unites musicians across Mexico and demonstrates the beauty of this great country. No matter how many things in this life may divide us, they are neve...
4 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - July 21, 2014
Hola Dan y todos, Espero que les guste este video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNixpGx4AV8#t=691 Saludos, Ricardo
4 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - July 21, 2014
Caballeros, meaning gentlemen, is very similar to caballo, which means horse. Why is that? (and caballo is similar to capaill in Irish Gaelic, which also means horse)
7 replies - Last post by the-hefay - July 17, 2014
Congrats to Mauricio for Chile's exceptional performance in World Cup 2014! Getting Brasil in the round of 16 was a tough draw but they did the country proud.
1 reply - Last post by Dan-H24 - June 29, 2014
A little bit of Slang (Mexican) Spanish! 1
Hola amigos, ¿Qué onda?, ¿Cómo están?....WAIT A SECOND!!! ¿Qué onda? Isn't "onda" the spanish word for wave? Generally speaking, "onda" in spanish means wave, and well, a wave is "the disturbance or oscillation that travels through matter/space, acco...
10 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - May 9, 2014
I just downloaded the new mobile app on my android phone. Based on appearance I thought I was going to love it, but there is a major problem. When I am in the Know It section, which I feel is invaluable, it gives me a message saying I cannot record with...
0 replies - Last post by Robert-G88 - May 3, 2014
If someone could be so kind and translate this........... Si te vienen a contar Cositas malas de mi. Manda todos a volar Y diles que Yo no fui Yo te aseguro que yo no fui Son puros cuentos de por ahi Tu me tienes que creer a mi Yo te lo jur...
12 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - April 21, 2014
Hi, I just purchased Premium. Before that, I have been working on the Rocket Spanish lessons that have been emailed to me. I just finished part 40. I have waiting in my inbox up to part 53. I have two questions. How many more parts are there, and should ...
13 replies - Last post by Diane-L21 - April 19, 2014
Las tremendas imágenes del incendio en la chilena Valparaíso (FOTOS) http://www.huffingtonpost.es/2014/04/13/incendio-valparaiso_n_5141284.html?utm_hp_ref=spain#slide=3611570
2 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - April 16, 2014
WHAT percentage of Spanish schools are teaching English to their students?
10 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - April 12, 2014
San Diego Cruise for Spanish beginners in October 2014
Has anybody heard of Spanish at Sea based from San Diego California? There is a beginner's class Cruise from San Diego for 7 days in October 2014.
4 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - April 7, 2014
transcript for beginner's book?
I am more of a visual learner. Is there some way for me to get the transcript for the Beginners Book? Also, it is hard for me to follow along since the audio is kind of fast. I end up having to listen to the same thing a couple of times since I need to...
9 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - March 13, 2014
where is the best place to go
17 replies - Last post by Patrice-B - January 18, 2014
My wife and I recently had a holiday in Fuengirola, Spain. We were lucky enough to see a local festival and came across a concert of traditional flamenco guitar. I play the guitar and was therefore really happy. However, the locals also had a few singer...
22 replies - Last post by John-H11 - January 15, 2014
Anyone familiar with Honduran idioms?
Hola, I'm traveling to Honduras in June 2014 to conduct medical clinics in rural areas. Is anyone familiar with word usage or idiomatic expressions unique to this country? Gracias. Felipe
1 reply - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - December 9, 2013
Can "una cartera" be used as a wallet, as well as a purse? Cheers
7 replies - Last post by victoria-rocket-spanish-tutor - November 26, 2013
what is conocedero? what does it mean? expert?
4 replies - Last post by victoria-rocket-spanish-tutor - November 26, 2013
"El que no aprende es porque no quiere" Literal translation (I think) is "He who does not learn is because he wants" no etiendo! jeje.
5 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
My Mexican friends at a local restaurant are quick to switch to informal but usually with other Mexicans. My secretary is Puerto Rican. She refuses to use anything other than the formal with me even though I have know her for years. Perhaps that is relate...
7 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
Hi, I'm new to this program, but have been taking formal spanish classes in through my elementary/middle/high school years, and the thing that has bothered me for the longest time is that very few of my teachers have been native Spanish speakers, and I ha...
3 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - June 4, 2013
Problem accessing parts of Rocket Spanish website
Hello Webmaster! This is the message I get when I try and check posts since last visit Could not delete old search id sessions DEBUG MODE SQL Error : 1054 Unknown column 'search_time' in 'where clause' DELETE FROM rs_search_results WHERE ...
8 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
Hola, Everyone!!! Como estas? Grasias hehe i think i spelled that wrong
6 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
Voy a España en dos semanas para diez días. Mi vuelo salir el once de Marzo y voy a llegar en Madrid medio día, Sabado. Cuando yo exito la aeropuerta, voy a caminar por El Parque del Retiro, entonces, voy a comer cine. No sé dondé... Ayer, yo compré: ...
14 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
I need help to translate something
Hi, I am giving a surprise to my future husband with our wedding invitation card, the original plan is to have it in English, but i would like to have it in Spanish too so that we can send it to his family in Argentina. Can someone help me to translate...
7 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
I have heard rumor that the people in Argentina can be a bit arrogant and in other ways difficult. Is this true - or perhaps overstated. I would love to visit but if the folks are a bit unwelcoming it would negatively impact a visit. Thanks to anyone who ...
7 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
I don't know about anybody else ,but when you buy software from a site you have it on your hard drive and then you install it.Well I have to be on the internet to use this purchased software Can't use it without a connection to the net sometimes I I'm awa...
20 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
A co-worker spent two weeks in Madallin and told me he loved every minute of it. Of course I was curious about the crime situation, FARC, drug lords, kidnappings etc .... Basically he told me that the local government has done an excellent job in clean...
9 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
My name is Umpaw, it has been over a year since I have used this Forum, and I just wanted to see if I can still use this Forum.\n My [redacted
7 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013