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Words Which Don’t Need Translating

November 5, 2008Tips For Learning SpanishChristopher Howard

There are literally thousands of Spanish words that are easy  for English speakers to to understand. All they have to do is concentrate on the English within these words, stress the correct syllable and pronounce them with a Spanish accent.

EASY WORDS:
béislbol – baseball
café – coffee, read more

Expressions from the Creature World

October 27, 2008Tips For Learning SpanishChristopher Howard

A otro perro con ese hueso – go tell it to the Marines
A paso de tortuga – to move slowly
Al buey por el cacho, al hombre por la palabra – a man is only as good as his word
Al caballo regalado no se le mire el colmillo – beggars can’t be choosers
A cada chanco gordo le llega read more

Nutty as a Fruit Cake or Más loco que un pastel de frutas

October 16, 2008Tips For Learning SpanishChristopher Howard

Caersele un tornillo – to be missing a screw
Camisa de fuerza – straight jacket
Casa de locos – nut house or mental institution
*Chiflado – nuts
Corrersele las tejas – to have your roofing
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New traffic signals

October 15, 2008Tips For Learning SpanishChristopher Howard

http://www.diarioextra.com/2008/octubre/08/sucesos07.php

Drunk as a Skunk

October 8, 2008Tips For Learning SpanishChristopher Howard

Ahogar sus penas – to drown one’s sorrows
Alcoholismo – alcoholism
Amarrarse una juma – to get
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Guide to Costa Rican Spanish

Christopher Howard's Guide to Costa Rica Spanish is an invaluable book for people who know Spanish as well as those who know only a few words. It includes a basic primer on Spanish pronunciation, theme-oriented vocabulary and phrasing, and many many idioms that can help you sound like a local right from the start.

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"It must be pointed out that this book be considered a complete course in the Spanish language. However, with the regular practice of the pronunciation exercises and memorization of all the indispensable vocabulary and useful phrases, you should be able to communicate and handle most daily situations you will encounter in Costa Rica."

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