EDU Mexico » good http://edumexico.org Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:58:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Are there any good websites that you learn spanish by practicing speaking to other native speakers? http://edumexico.org/are-there-any-good-websites-that-you-learn-spanish-by-practicing-speaking-to-other-native-speakers/1661/ http://edumexico.org/are-there-any-good-websites-that-you-learn-spanish-by-practicing-speaking-to-other-native-speakers/1661/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:53:59 +0000 http://edumexico.org/are-there-any-good-websites-that-you-learn-spanish-by-practicing-speaking-to-other-native-speakers/1661/ Are there any good websites that you learn spanish by practicing speaking to other native speakers?

]]> http://edumexico.org/are-there-any-good-websites-that-you-learn-spanish-by-practicing-speaking-to-other-native-speakers/1661/feed/ 4 What Are a Few Good Ways to Learn Spanish? http://edumexico.org/what-are-a-few-good-ways-to-learn-spanish/1584/ http://edumexico.org/what-are-a-few-good-ways-to-learn-spanish/1584/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:54:44 +0000 http://edumexico.org/what-are-a-few-good-ways-to-learn-spanish/1584/ What are the best ways to learn Spanish? If you live in Spain or in countries that use Spanish as their dialect, you will find that it will benefit you to learn the language. It is common to know a few words and phrases to help get you around but this will really limit you on a lot of things if there is a language barrier in between. You cannot expect the people to learn English, so it is best that you take the initiative to learn their language and look for ways to know it.

Bear in mind that there will be no best solution to learning a language. This really has to do with the time you have, your aptitude, and determination. One of these methods that we will lay out for you may work best, or a combination of one or all of them may suit you better.

You really have a lot of options to acquire knowledge of learning the language. One is that you can take lessons from a private tutor; this may be an effective solution for learning how to converse and that if you have immediate questions these can be addressed immediately. The drawback is that you have to commit a specific amount of time on a regular basis for you to get classes. You also have the option to have home study. Some opt to choose formal schooling so that it will force discipline and progress for achievement. Others are really dependent on time schedule, so they get tutorship at a specific place or at home.

There are also language exchanges through magazines or over the Internet. These practice more on conversations and must be followed with a book as a guide. This may be a weaker form of learning but it really depends on the degree you wish to achieve.

If you are in Spain, the local government helps by offering language learning for free. Try to check with each local city government so they can provide information on where to avail of these local language courses.

After learning, you sure would like to give it a test run with some friends. This will be a perfect opportunity to address some weak flows with inflection and grammar, and improve your ability to converse. This will also boost your confidence in learning a new language.

As final note, it is also more proper and polite to speak the local dialect. The locals will look up to you for this and respect you in a different way if you speak their language. So it is really advantageous to look for ways to learn Spanish if you plan to stay in that area longer.

Discover how you can learn Spanish from home at this “Learn Spanish Language Software” site

]]> http://edumexico.org/what-are-a-few-good-ways-to-learn-spanish/1584/feed/ 0 Looking for a good Mexican Resort for…? http://edumexico.org/looking-for-a-good-mexican-resort-for/1465/ http://edumexico.org/looking-for-a-good-mexican-resort-for/1465/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:56:34 +0000 http://edumexico.org/looking-for-a-good-mexican-resort-for/1465/ Two 18 year old girls who want to party and an 11 year old. Any resort suggestions?

]]> http://edumexico.org/looking-for-a-good-mexican-resort-for/1465/feed/ 3 What are some good ways to learn spanish online? or from other software? http://edumexico.org/what-are-some-good-ways-to-learn-spanish-online-or-from-other-software/1389/ http://edumexico.org/what-are-some-good-ways-to-learn-spanish-online-or-from-other-software/1389/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:08:15 +0000 http://edumexico.org/what-are-some-good-ways-to-learn-spanish-online-or-from-other-software/1389/ I want to improve my Spanish fast but I don’t want to have to pay a lot for it. Does anyone know any free online programs. Currently I am in my 4th year of taking Spanish so I am not a beginner. I can understand a lot but have trouble sometimes because of the speed at which native speakers talk. Also I understand better then I can communicate so that is why I am looking to improve my Spanish.

]]> http://edumexico.org/what-are-some-good-ways-to-learn-spanish-online-or-from-other-software/1389/feed/ 7 What’s a good place (or website) to book an all-inclusive vacation? http://edumexico.org/whats-a-good-place-or-website-to-book-an-all-inclusive-vacation/1382/ http://edumexico.org/whats-a-good-place-or-website-to-book-an-all-inclusive-vacation/1382/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:49:51 +0000 http://edumexico.org/whats-a-good-place-or-website-to-book-an-all-inclusive-vacation/1382/ Like Cabo, Cozumel, Aculpulco, or Cancun Mexico in particular?
When should I book it?

]]> http://edumexico.org/whats-a-good-place-or-website-to-book-an-all-inclusive-vacation/1382/feed/ 8 Can anyone recommend a good Spanish language program in Merida, Mx., for two weeks in 2007? http://edumexico.org/can-anyone-recommend-a-good-spanish-language-program-in-merida-mx-for-two-weeks-in-2007/1369/ http://edumexico.org/can-anyone-recommend-a-good-spanish-language-program-in-merida-mx-for-two-weeks-in-2007/1369/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:57:50 +0000 http://edumexico.org/can-anyone-recommend-a-good-spanish-language-program-in-merida-mx-for-two-weeks-in-2007/1369/ I’m planning to move to Mexico in a few years, and want to spend my vacations improving my Spanish (it’s fair now, but very rusty), and exploring the Yucatan for places I might like to live. I want to start in May next year. I’m looking for someone who with first-hand experience of a short-term language program in or near Merida that serves adults.

]]> http://edumexico.org/can-anyone-recommend-a-good-spanish-language-program-in-merida-mx-for-two-weeks-in-2007/1369/feed/ 1 What is a good, simple Mexican meal to make? http://edumexico.org/what-is-a-good-simple-mexican-meal-to-make/1311/ http://edumexico.org/what-is-a-good-simple-mexican-meal-to-make/1311/#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 18:56:46 +0000 http://edumexico.org/what-is-a-good-simple-mexican-meal-to-make/1311/ So I finally decided that I would prepare a Mexican meal while down at Myrtle Beach with my friends. (We are staying at a resort area, so we’ll have a kitchen with the necessary cooking instruments.)

What’s a yummy Mexican meal you all enjoy? Please include recipes/links. :)

]]> http://edumexico.org/what-is-a-good-simple-mexican-meal-to-make/1311/feed/ 6 Good places to eat in Ixtapa? http://edumexico.org/good-places-to-eat-in-ixtapa/1233/ http://edumexico.org/good-places-to-eat-in-ixtapa/1233/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 18:53:05 +0000 http://edumexico.org/good-places-to-eat-in-ixtapa/1233/ I’m looking for some good places to eat. I don’t want any Hi end places. I like more casual, local type places.

]]> http://edumexico.org/good-places-to-eat-in-ixtapa/1233/feed/ 1 I am staying at the Park Royal Resort in Cozumel. Anyone know if it is any good? http://edumexico.org/i-am-staying-at-the-park-royal-resort-in-cozumel-anyone-know-if-it-is-any-good/1207/ http://edumexico.org/i-am-staying-at-the-park-royal-resort-in-cozumel-anyone-know-if-it-is-any-good/1207/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 19:05:51 +0000 http://edumexico.org/i-am-staying-at-the-park-royal-resort-in-cozumel-anyone-know-if-it-is-any-good/1207/ We got a great deal and it is supposed newly renovated but am always a little leary

]]> http://edumexico.org/i-am-staying-at-the-park-royal-resort-in-cozumel-anyone-know-if-it-is-any-good/1207/feed/ 1 Are there any other good board games out there besides pictionary,? http://edumexico.org/are-there-any-other-good-board-games-out-there-besides-pictionary/1194/ http://edumexico.org/are-there-any-other-good-board-games-out-there-besides-pictionary/1194/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 18:56:52 +0000 http://edumexico.org/are-there-any-other-good-board-games-out-there-besides-pictionary/1194/ We have been playing Sequence, Mexican train dominoes and we love to play them. Euker is also fun for big groups but we find stuff like trivial persuit well kind of hard. my wife and I play Tony Randalls word game and have enjoyed that.

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