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    Archive for June, 2013

    Take the 30-Day Language Learning Challenge!

    Are you traveling to another country this summer? If so, you’ll have a LOT more fun if you learn to speak a little bit of the language.

    What Can You Learn in 30 Days?

    Thirty days is not enough to take you from knowing nothing to being conversational. But you may already know some of the language, and even if you are a complete beginner, 30 days IS enough time to learn how to be disarming, plus learn greetings and travel phrases that will make your trip much more fun.

    Compliments Will Get You Everywhere!

    Obviously, you like the country you plan to travel to, so why not learn to say that in the country’s language! We teach you that right away.

    Start Learning Right Now

    Pick the language you want to learn from the list above, and try our free lesson right now. Then make the commitment right now to study for 30 minutes before noon and 30 minutes before 5:00 p.m. for the next 30 days. You’ll be amazed at how much you will learn.

    If you really want to put your study in high gear, make sure you watch our video instructions too.

     

    Para Mañana (for tomorrow)

    Many people who live in the United States and Canada think of Mexico as the land of Mañana.  A place where getting things done on any particular schedule is simply not that important.

    My experience is that anything that  Mexicans may lack in punctuality, they more than make up for in warmth.  Sometimes, when a Mexican says he will do something or show up at a given time, he really means, “I like you.”

    And after all, who can complain about people liking you!

    “No abras el regalo todavía, es para mañana” means it’s not for now, it’s for later (tomorrow).

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    Learn to Speak Spanish Mexican Style

    (It’s Easier If You Imagine You Are On a Beach in Cancun!)

    by Pierre Roustan

    Really do that right now.  Take a deep breath, look at the pictures and imagine how much more fun it would be if you could learn Spanish before you went!  Yes, I know, it sounds like I’m trying to get you to learn to speak Spanish the Mexican way with an appeal to your emotions – think of the sandy beaches, Acapulco, aaaah, yes, Mexico. Beautiful, beautiful Mexico.

    Of course you’re right, but if you can use your emotions to help you learn something good, how would you describe that in Spanish.  You’re right.  “Mucho Gusto!”

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    Tivoli Gardens

    Have you ever been to a theater called the Tivoli? Have you seen audio equipment from a company called Tivoli Audio? How about Tivoli software from IBM?

    What is it about the name Tivoli that makes organizations from theater owners to IBM want to apply it to their products?

    The name comes from the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, and once you have been there, you will know why everyone wants to borrow the name.

    Tivoli Gardens—a wonderful mix of amusement park rides and gardens, restaurants, and theaters—was opened in 1843, and it’s still a great place to visit today. When you visit Copenhagen, you will probably want to see it, especially if it’s a nice day in the summer. It’s right downtown, directly across the street from the main train station, so it’s easy to find.

    When I was there, I had dinner on a floating wooden pirate ship restaurant, which looks like it could sail across the lagoon in search of treasure with just 10 minutes notice.

    Kissing in Copenhagen

    Have you ever been to a theater called the Tivoli? Have you seen audio equipment from a company called Tivoli Audio? How about Tivoli software from IBM?

    What is it about the name Tivoli that makes organizations from theater owners to IBM want to apply it to their products?

    The name comes from the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, and once you have been there, you will know why everyone wants to borrow the name.

    Tivoli Gardens—a wonderful mix of amusement park rides and gardens, restaurants, and theaters—was opened in 1843, and it’s still a great place to visit today. When you visit Copenhagen, you will probably want to see it, especially if it’s a nice day in the summer. It’s right downtown, directly across the street from the main train station, so it’s easy to find.

    When I was there, I had dinner on a floating wooden pirate ship restaurant, which looks like it could sail across the lagoon in search of treasure with just 10 minutes notice.

    Danish is a Germanic Language

    Danish is a Germanic language. This is good news for you, because you already know at least one other Germanic language. English is also a Germanic language.

    There is a huge amount of crossover between Danish and English, but they are still different enough that you won’t be able to understand very much without studying Danish.

    Fortunately, it’s much easier to learn a new way to say or spell a word than it is to learn an entirely new word. My guess is that about 40 percent of Danish is substantially the same as English, and that will make it much easier for you to learn Danish. Take the common English greeting, the word “hi,” and compare it to the Danish word that means the same thing, “hej.” They sound more similar than the spellings would indicate.