Learn Spanish , Vocabulary
June 30, 2015
12 Weird Spanish Words You Won’t Believe Exist
In Spanish, sometimes the etymology (the study of where words come from) can be very helpful in remembering the words. And in some cases, the meanings behind the words themselves can be odd, or funny, and quite a few are culturally relevant. Here are some very interesting and strange Spanish words. 1 – (el) duende The term duende is used in two different situations. First, el duende is a generic term for “goblin” or “gnome” or “wood spirit”. In this sense, the more Germanic legends of gnomes and goblins become linked to el duende, as does the Irish “leprechaun”. In […]
“All grown–ups were once children… but only few of them remember it.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Spanish Movies
June 21, 2015
Amores Perros
Three interconnected stories about the different strata of life in Mexico City all resolve with a fatal car accident. Octavio is trying to raise enough money to run away with his sister-in-law, and decides to enter his dog Cofi into the world of dogfighting. After a dogfight goes bad, Octavio flees in his car, running a red light and causing the accident. Daniel and Valeria’s new-found bliss is prematurely ended when she loses her leg in the accident. El Chivo is a homeless man who cares for stray dogs and is there to witness the collision.Written by Anonymous Watch […]
It is easier to build a strong child than to repair a broken man
In 1999, retired Argentinian federal justice agent Benjamín Espósito is writing a novel, using an old closed case as the source material. That case is the brutal rape and murder of Liliana Coloto. In addition to seeing the extreme grief of the victim’s husband Ricardo Morales, Benjamín, his assistant Pablo Sandoval, and newly hired department chief Irene Menéndez-Hastings were personally affected by the case as Benjamín and Pablo tracked the killer, hence the reason why the unsatisfactory ending to the case has always bothered him. Despite the department already having two other suspects, Benjamín and Pablo ultimately were certain that […]
Reviews
June 7, 2015
Duolingo Review
One of the most well-known resources for learning a language – multiple languages, in fact – is Duolingo. This site can be accessed either over the internet on a computer or laptop, or on your phone as an app. It is also designed very well in that the Duolingo on the phone works just as well as the one on the internet. One of the best things about Duolingo is that it’s a free resource. This is especially worth noting because the way that it works is quite similar to Rosetta Stone, which is coincidentally and notoriously expensive. Another thing that works in […]
Spanish Movies
June 7, 2015
The Skin I live in – (La piel que habito)
In honor of his late wife who died in a flaming car accident, scientist, Dr. Robert Ledgard, is trying to synthesize the perfect skin which can withstand burns, cuts or any other kind of damage. As he gets closer to perfecting this skin on his flawless patient, the scientific community starts growing skeptical and his past is revealed that shows how his patient is closely linked to tragic events he would like to forget. Written by napierslogs Watch the trailer
Spanish Movies
June 1, 2015
[Rec] Movie
“REC” turns on a young TV reporter and her cameraman who cover the night shift at the local fire station. Receiving a call from an old lady trapped in her house, they reach her building to hear horrifying screams — which begin a long nightmare and a uniquely dramatic TV report. Written by Davi Silva Watch the trailer
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