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A little bit of Slang (Mexican) Spanish! 2
¡Hola amigos!, ¿Cómo están? Espero que hayan disfrutado la "A little bit of Slang (Mexican) Spanish part 1!". Here is part 2! If you ever been to Mexico, have talked to a Mexican (specially men) , or even watched a mexican movie, you will notice we tend...
15 replies - Last post by the-hefay - August 5, 2014
Just thought I’d throw in a few thoughts… In listening to Latin music, I’ve become keenly aware of how comparatively poor English is relative to expressing feelings and relationships. It reminds me of how I felt relative to our limited local history when...
9 replies - Last post by Steven-W15 - August 4, 2014
Beginners book vs. Interactive audio course
I downloaded all there is to download - but if I refer to the description in the Instruction manual, I am a little confused. On page 3 You mention all in "the pack": Instruction manual, Interactive Audio course, and then Four E-books: Conversion...
12 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - July 23, 2014
México lindo y querido!
Here is a video I enjoy a lot, and that is part of "Playing for Change". “Mexico Lindo y Querido,” that unites musicians across Mexico and demonstrates the beauty of this great country. No matter how many things in this life may divide us, they are neve...
4 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - July 21, 2014
Hola Dan y todos, Espero que les guste este video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNixpGx4AV8#t=691 Saludos, Ricardo
4 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - July 21, 2014
Caballeros, meaning gentlemen, is very similar to caballo, which means horse. Why is that? (and caballo is similar to capaill in Irish Gaelic, which also means horse)
7 replies - Last post by the-hefay - July 17, 2014
Congrats to Mauricio for Chile's exceptional performance in World Cup 2014! Getting Brasil in the round of 16 was a tough draw but they did the country proud.
1 reply - Last post by Dan-H24 - June 29, 2014
A little bit of Slang (Mexican) Spanish! 1
Hola amigos, ¿Qué onda?, ¿Cómo están?....WAIT A SECOND!!! ¿Qué onda? Isn't "onda" the spanish word for wave? Generally speaking, "onda" in spanish means wave, and well, a wave is "the disturbance or oscillation that travels through matter/space, acco...
10 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - May 9, 2014
I just downloaded the new mobile app on my android phone. Based on appearance I thought I was going to love it, but there is a major problem. When I am in the Know It section, which I feel is invaluable, it gives me a message saying I cannot record with...
0 replies - Last post by Robert-G88 - May 3, 2014
If someone could be so kind and translate this........... Si te vienen a contar Cositas malas de mi. Manda todos a volar Y diles que Yo no fui Yo te aseguro que yo no fui Son puros cuentos de por ahi Tu me tienes que creer a mi Yo te lo jur...
12 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - April 21, 2014
Hi, I just purchased Premium. Before that, I have been working on the Rocket Spanish lessons that have been emailed to me. I just finished part 40. I have waiting in my inbox up to part 53. I have two questions. How many more parts are there, and should ...
13 replies - Last post by Diane-L21 - April 19, 2014
Las tremendas imágenes del incendio en la chilena Valparaíso (FOTOS) http://www.huffingtonpost.es/2014/04/13/incendio-valparaiso_n_5141284.html?utm_hp_ref=spain#slide=3611570
2 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - April 16, 2014
WHAT percentage of Spanish schools are teaching English to their students?
10 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - April 12, 2014
San Diego Cruise for Spanish beginners in October 2014
Has anybody heard of Spanish at Sea based from San Diego California? There is a beginner's class Cruise from San Diego for 7 days in October 2014.
4 replies - Last post by Ava Dawn - April 7, 2014
transcript for beginner's book?
I am more of a visual learner. Is there some way for me to get the transcript for the Beginners Book? Also, it is hard for me to follow along since the audio is kind of fast. I end up having to listen to the same thing a couple of times since I need to...
9 replies - Last post by Dan-H24 - March 13, 2014
where is the best place to go
17 replies - Last post by Patrice-B - January 18, 2014
My wife and I recently had a holiday in Fuengirola, Spain. We were lucky enough to see a local festival and came across a concert of traditional flamenco guitar. I play the guitar and was therefore really happy. However, the locals also had a few singer...
22 replies - Last post by John-H11 - January 15, 2014
Anyone familiar with Honduran idioms?
Hola, I'm traveling to Honduras in June 2014 to conduct medical clinics in rural areas. Is anyone familiar with word usage or idiomatic expressions unique to this country? Gracias. Felipe
1 reply - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - December 9, 2013
Can "una cartera" be used as a wallet, as well as a purse? Cheers
7 replies - Last post by victoria-rocket-spanish-tutor - November 26, 2013
what is conocedero? what does it mean? expert?
4 replies - Last post by victoria-rocket-spanish-tutor - November 26, 2013
"El que no aprende es porque no quiere" Literal translation (I think) is "He who does not learn is because he wants" no etiendo! jeje.
5 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
My Mexican friends at a local restaurant are quick to switch to informal but usually with other Mexicans. My secretary is Puerto Rican. She refuses to use anything other than the formal with me even though I have know her for years. Perhaps that is relate...
7 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
Hi, I'm new to this program, but have been taking formal spanish classes in through my elementary/middle/high school years, and the thing that has bothered me for the longest time is that very few of my teachers have been native Spanish speakers, and I ha...
3 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - June 4, 2013
Problem accessing parts of Rocket Spanish website
Hello Webmaster! This is the message I get when I try and check posts since last visit Could not delete old search id sessions DEBUG MODE SQL Error : 1054 Unknown column 'search_time' in 'where clause' DELETE FROM rs_search_results WHERE ...
8 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
Hola, Everyone!!! Como estas? Grasias hehe i think i spelled that wrong
6 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
Voy a España en dos semanas para diez días. Mi vuelo salir el once de Marzo y voy a llegar en Madrid medio día, Sabado. Cuando yo exito la aeropuerta, voy a caminar por El Parque del Retiro, entonces, voy a comer cine. No sé dondé... Ayer, yo compré: ...
14 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
I need help to translate something
Hi, I am giving a surprise to my future husband with our wedding invitation card, the original plan is to have it in English, but i would like to have it in Spanish too so that we can send it to his family in Argentina. Can someone help me to translate...
7 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
I have heard rumor that the people in Argentina can be a bit arrogant and in other ways difficult. Is this true - or perhaps overstated. I would love to visit but if the folks are a bit unwelcoming it would negatively impact a visit. Thanks to anyone who ...
7 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
I don't know about anybody else ,but when you buy software from a site you have it on your hard drive and then you install it.Well I have to be on the internet to use this purchased software Can't use it without a connection to the net sometimes I I'm awa...
20 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
A co-worker spent two weeks in Madallin and told me he loved every minute of it. Of course I was curious about the crime situation, FARC, drug lords, kidnappings etc .... Basically he told me that the local government has done an excellent job in clean...
9 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
My name is Umpaw, it has been over a year since I have used this Forum, and I just wanted to see if I can still use this Forum.\n My [redacted
7 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
I just purchased and trying to download. I saw a reference to a downloader file? but can't find it - do i have to download one file at a time??? I did download a few files and used "save" feature but Windows media mgr will not play??
9 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
what's tha meaning of "solamente tu" in english
3 replies - Last post by leen--6 - June 4, 2013
SPANISH SPEAKING ORGANIZATIONS
Can you recommend any spanish organizations for social interaction to practice one-to-one conversation near the Houston area
9 replies - Last post by Mohammed-B1 - June 4, 2013
Espanol para extranjeros en verano
Can you recommend a summer course in Spain, please? I've been to Malaga but this summer I'd like to change the location. Muchas gracias!
1 reply - Last post by tosh72 - June 4, 2013
To my friends at Rocket Spanish - I am sitting on the balcon of my hotel in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico writing this and looking at the ocean! Went on tours for the past few days, sampled lots of Tequilla, and explored the colonial town of San Seba...
9 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - June 4, 2013
Anyone have any tips on pronouncing the "r" correctly? I know it's something to do with where the tongue is psitioned, but I just can't seem to get it right. And as for the trilled "r", I can't do that at all. Ideas anyone :?:
11 replies - Last post by jchamb - June 4, 2013
Hola todos, Miro un programa televisión en español se llama "Como dice el dicho" y lo disfruto mucho. En un episodio el dicho fue "El hambre me tira pero el orgullo me levanta" ¿Cual es el significado en inglés? Saludos, Rich
2 replies - Last post by ricardo-rich - July 30, 2012
Okay, maybe this isn't the right kind of question to post here, but does anyone have any information on having a cross cultural relationship with a guy (or girl) from a Latin culture? I ask 'cause lots of friends I know are dating Mexican guys, and people...
31 replies - Last post by robinsalsman - July 16, 2012
Mexican Cuisine - Cocina Mexicana
I recently visited Tulum on the Yucatan peninsula, followed by Los Angeles. I love spicy Mexian dishes. In particular, I ate at a Mexican restaurant in LA which served salmon with a spicy green chili type of sauce. I live in Italy and cannot normally buy ...
5 replies - Last post by Cristian-Montes-de-Oca - September 12, 2011
I don't think so Esther. There are only 50 states.
3 replies - Last post by kless001 - March 5, 2011
I am currently trying to study abroad in the upcoming spring semester through my college in Virginia, US. I am going to not only learn about the culture and history of the country, but I also would like to improve my spanish so that I may be fluent. I wo...
1 reply - Last post by Janet-D - February 20, 2011
I have just purchased Rocket Language Spanish. I am surprised to see in lesson one the journey through Spain. Is this course for European Spanish? I thought it was Latin American Spanish. I'm taking this course in preparation for trips into Mexico. Ha...
7 replies - Last post by Bubba - January 11, 2011
Anyone ever use this forum anymore?
I was wondering if anyone even bothers to use this forum anymore as I never see anything new from staff, or members. I am interested in tring to start a group for people, that would be interested in doing voice chat via yahoo messneger or something like...
18 replies - Last post by nohablo - November 28, 2010
Just wondering, why is there a place to write "About You" things, when members do not have permission to post on it?
7 replies - Last post by Bubba - October 23, 2010
I will be going to Chile in November. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good spanish immersion school? There seem to be at least 20 in Santiago alone. Does anyone know of any good schools in Valparaiso or Iquique? Nora.
0 replies - Last post by Nora - September 18, 2010
ANywhere one can pickup missing newsletters? I got no. 20 and recently 22...but no 21?
0 replies - Last post by preben - September 8, 2010
Hi, I purchased the Rocket Spanish program because I am moving to Panama within the next two years. I was born in David (my mom, a Swede, and my dad, a Panameno, met while attending college in Boston, married, moved there) . My parents divorced when I ...
3 replies - Last post by nu2this2 - August 19, 2010
Certificates and the CECRL scale
Dear all, I'm currently learning spanish on your website. Globally satisfied, no problem. I Appreciate the vocab list software update(Abc). I'am an english teacher and I'd like to know if the certificates given at the end of the lessons are correlated to ...
2 replies - Last post by BOBSPONGE - August 17, 2010
Hi I'm an Aussie trying to learn Spanish in Chile anyone want to study togeather...??? if your in Chile or maybe you want to improve your English while I learn Spanish....cheers Lindsay
0 replies - Last post by Lindsay1 - August 4, 2010