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Language Learning
This archived discussion is "read only". « Previous 1 2 Next » » TwilaG - Soap operas in the classroom In the classroom, I "cut" the soap opera into smaller segments than usual (15 minutes). I would let the students watch the soap and we would discuss what they understood. Then I would give them a script that I had previously prepared and we would work on grammer, vocabulary, etc. Last, the class would re-watch the segment to see if they understood any more the second time around. It was amazing to see the class's listening comprehension grow throughout the semester! It's a little harder if you're on your own to use the soap operas, but since you enjoy the show, it makes it much more fun. For private viewing, I would suggest videotaping the episode if at all possible. That would give you a chance to review any part that you don't understand and listen to key conversations more than once. It seems you can almost always understand a litte more the second and third times through a conversation. Also, have you checked out "http://www.rinconlatino.com" ? They have a bulletin board especially devoted to Gotita de Amor. I also follow Gotita de Amor. If you have a question about what's going on or what someone said feel free to e-mail me. I wish you the best of luck in learning Spanish (and have fun watching Gotita de Amor!). Twila Godinez -- posted by TwilaG » diagonal - trilling r's Thanks for the info on soaps...I have 4 hrs on tape waiting for me...Listening to spanish-speakers trill double r's has been a mystery to me since I began studying spanish, & I have yet to figure out how it's done...is it genetic or what? It seems a lot of Americans, or English-speaking students, find this to be extremely difficult. -- posted by diagonal » TwilaG - trilling r's I don't really know if it's genetic, but it almost seems to be! There are many theories as to how to "learn" do trill your r's - the easiest to explain (in writing) is to pronounce both r's with a schwa sound (uh) in between. You pronounce r-uh-r-uh-r fast enough until it becomes trilled. I'm not sure how well that works, but it's worth a try. I have lots of neices and nephews whose native language is Spanish. The trilled r is not an automatic thing, actually it takes awhile before it sounds right. I've often heard people in Mexico say that when a child can pronounce the rr correctly, he or she is advanced in speaking skills. So don't feel bad if you can't trill your r's. Do the best you can and with practice nothing's impossible! Twila Godinez -- posted by TwilaG » rkhen - Hi Twila! Thought you might be interested in my article, "Learning a Language: Just the FAQs, Ma'am," available at:http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/1482... Also, my review of Mario Vargas Llosa's La ciudad y los perros, which will include a link to your column, uploads 16 March. It will be available at the World Languages page: http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/worl... Drop by sometime! Hasta luego compañera ;)) -- posted by rkhen » diagonal - possible source of financial aid to language students For those considering language study in Mexico:The Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health is testing a new oral vaccine for traveler's diarrhea, offering $400 for people travelling to Cuernavaca, Mexico. Participants must submit blood & stool samples while in Mexico, & keep a diary of any symptoms, so this is probably not for everyone...but still, $400 would certainly help with traveling expenses! More info at: -- posted by diagonal » diagonal - spanish immersion Hola a todos...I have just returned from 4 weeks of spanish classes at Instituto Cultural Oaxaca in Oaxaca...very intense! Everything was in spanish, even the 3-hour grammar class. I am working on a webpage now about the trip...photos and all...I will post the url when it is ready. -- posted by diagonal » diagonal - http://panoldespanol.cjb.net/ Hola a todos,Hay un nuevo sitio sobre aprendir español: El sitio escribía por Sandrita, una estudiante de Canada. Tiene 16 años. El sitio incluye también una charla para hablar en español y inglés. Sandrita y yo manejamos la charla juntos. There is a new webite about learning spanish: The site was written by Sandrita, a student from Canada. She is 16 years old. The site also includes a chat room for speaking spanish & english. Sandrita & I run the chat room together. -- posted by diagonal » ivakov - Una preguntita/A little question ¿Alguien me puede explicar que signifcan las palabras: sintura y mulata por favor?No podía encontrarlas en el diccionario. Can someone please explain to me what is the meaning of the qords sintura and mulata. I couldn't find them in the dictionary. -- posted by ivakov « Previous 1 2 Next » Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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