Swiper xP asked:


I am of African American/Caucasian/Native American/Spaniard/Hispanic descendants. My friends say I look European, from Spain, but my hair is wavy/straight.
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The point is, I look european and stuff but I don’t Speak spanish! My mom was born in spain but a lot of her side (like my grandma and greats) were either Indian/BLACK Mexican/White or White/Black. My grandma speaks spanish and most of my mom’s side. I have a big big on it but I don’t know.
I am looking for kind of the quickest/best way to learn spanish. I have mexican friends but I don’t trust them enough to not teach me words like “Joda” or “Malgida”. I don’t want to take it as an elective because I already have other things in mind. I want to learn by next semester and no later. What do you think the best and quickest way would be for me? I am a fast learner, I guess. But forget very easily.

I want to learn fluently also.

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Nate asked:


Alright, I will give you my situation. I took Spanish I my sophomore year and I got a really really easy teacher. No one took the class seriously but I actually learned a lot and was one of the best in my class. Junior year in Spanish II I got the easiest teacher in the school, I didn’t learn a thing, she just had us run errands. I’m in Spanish III and I had my first day today. The teacher was speaking fluent spanish and asking pretty simple questions but I didn’t understand anything. Only a word here and there every few seconds. Is it easy to learn spanish really fast? Should I switch out? btw half the class doesn’t understand anything, I’m not the only one.
Katt I don’t think you understand, First year was good but its been 2 years and I don;t remember anything. Second year was a JOKE I lost all my spanish and know I don’t know a thing.

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Sean D asked:


I really want to learn this language but I’m having a hard time. I know how to pronounce the words perfectly and I can even read the words and understand them when said one at a time; however, when someone starts talking Spanish to me in full sentences it just sounds like a huge big blur and I can’t understand nothing. It sounds like a lawnmower.

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Rev. Cleophus asked:


According to the Yahoo! News:

Obama Tells Audience, “You Need to Make Sure that Your Child Can Speak Spanish”

Wednesday July 9, 11:47 am ET

WASHINGTON, Jul 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — At a town hall meeting in Georgia this morning, presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama told an audience that, “you need to make sure that your child can speak Spanish.” Speaking in Powder Springs, Ga., the Illinois Senator said that the nation’s chief priority should not be for immigrants to learn English, but for American children to learn Spanish

“Senator Obama’s idea is characteristic of an elitist mindset declaring that it is not the job of immigrants to America to learn English, but that it the job of Americans to learn the language of the immigrants,” said Mauro E. Mujica, Chairman of U.S. English, Inc. “This runs counter to our proud history as a melting pot and counter to the belief of most Americans”

Recent polls have found overwhelming support for making English the official language of the United States. A 2007 Zogby poll found that 83 percent of Americans favor making English the official language

“As a naturalized citizen of the United States, I am appalled by Senator Obama’s comments,” Mujica continued

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080709/20080709005894.html?.v=1

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Mrs. M asked:


Basically. I work at a day care and they got a new kid on monday. She’s 4 and only speaks spanish. The teacher knows no spanish.
The girl has been crying constantly. Pretty much all day expect when she’s being held and napping. (which she will then wake up after 30mins or so crying and speaking Spanish.)
There are Spanish speaking teachers in the building.
The director knows that the teacher doesn’t know spanish, Can’t talk with her, find out whats wrong, comfort her. The only thing the teacher can do is say ‘its ok’ and ‘ignore’ it.
My question is: isn’t this a form of abuse/neglect? The child is clearly upset/pain and the teacher has no way to comfort her or know whats wrong.
Shouldn’t the director put a spanish speaking teacher in the room?
There are staff worried about the girl due to the teacher not able to talk with her. Is there anything the staff can do? (other then learn spanish)
Thanks for your thoughts and advice.
I agree: poor kid indeed!

The day care is only focused on money
this is a day care: non for profit.

I’m not saying DON’T accept a child that no one speaks the lauguage, I’m asking shouldn’t they put a teacher who can speak spanish/english in the room, mostly since the child cries all day long? each teacher can do any room: its a day care. They get paid the same.

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BlackCup asked:


I am currently learning Spanish, and think it would be a resonable idea to try reading some books in Spanish, however, for a beginner with a somewhat basic knowledge – what would you suggest?

I’ve been thinking about trying books intended primarily at young teenages (ie 12-14), how would they be to read for a beginner? Would it still be at a too high level to fully comprehend?

Thanks
I did enjoy the recently released book “The Boy in the striped pijamas”, in English. I guess it is aimed at young adults, as in English at least, there was no vocabulary that struck me as being really unusual or challenging. If you know the book, do you think it would be ok as a beginners book in Spanish or a little too advanced?

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ipek_ozenc asked:


My native Spanish speaker friend in NYC will teach me Spanish, we don’t know which grammar book is the best for her to teach and for me to understand. Please advise!

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betty w asked:


We are preparing ourselves for the takeover and don’t know it.
My family speaks french, spanish and a little italian as well as English. Try another tactic, people.

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answerer asked:


Interested in learning more of the spanish language, already had one year of high school spanish so not a beginner. Would like a VHS/DVD program (have audio already) Thanks!

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Hello K asked:


Is it easier for a Portuguese speaking person to speak Spanish or vice versa?
I am a Spanish speaking person and I am watching a Brazilian soap opera and so far I can get maybe 80% of what’s going on.
thanks to all that are replying!
yeah sometimes I watch soap operas from Italy if I have time.

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