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Che, Ponete las Pilas!

by Angela on June 21, 2008 · 14 comments

in know, speak

Yes, this post is long overdue. Let’s switch things around this time and start off with some expressions for entertainment. And, since we’ve had a lot of demonstrations (peaceful pot banging mostly), strikes (the ongoing farmers strike), and disagreements (the decidedly inept government of the Kirchners), we’ll use that as the theme. 
First off, our title. [...]

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Vos vs Tú: A Los Pedos

by Angela on June 2, 2008 · 16 comments

in know, speak

So you’ve been listening to your Spanish lessons as you drive to work or as you exercise at the gym. You practice rolling your r’s in the mirror every morning. You’ve stuck stick-it notes on the items in your house to help build your vocabulary.  As you open the refrigerator, you mouth out the items: [...]

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