[charco]

(Original post by thesilvermagnolia)
I keep seeing people asking for advice about learning Spanish, and I've had some PM's too! So, I've decided to make a thread to get everyone together

Feel free to post, no matter what level you are! Ask any questions, introduce yourself...anything!

Adiós!

Useful websites

Language Partners!

www.livemocha.com
www.sharedtalk.com
www.busuu.com
www.interpals.com

Grammar

www.studyspanish.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/tontitofrito
http://www.indiana.edu/~call/lengua.html

Radio Stations

www.rtve.es
http://tunein.com/radio/Top-Radio-972-s79707/


Films and TV shows (sites)

www.seriesyonkis.com

Films and TV shows (names) Have a look at some of the films recommended by myself and other TSRers

Volver
Hable con ella
Como agua por chocolate
El Viaje
Chico y Rita
Que he hecho para merecer esto?
Las Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios
Vicky Christina Barcelona
Te doy mis ojos

Music

Fito y Fitipaldis- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUXs4Nt3Y7Y
Alejandro Sanz- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfQrm1S4K-I
Maria Volonte- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb328A1WuIY
La Musicalite- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5b3NeaLSbQ
Buena Vista Social Club- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JEdf7XsV5g
Ray Barretto- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEStc...eature=related (Skip to 01:45)
Gipsy Kings- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to-jCxxX-sM
Paco de Lucía- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oyhlad64-s
Gloria Estefan- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44oqk_BV-ek
Tito Nieves- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLxaOUtFhr4
El Tri- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlCwzq9CgGk

What? You missed Mecano... possibly the most influential group of the Spanish scene over the past 30 years. Some great songs...

Another goodie

La Oreja de van Gogh - well worth a listen

[VickyDoodle]

(Original post by thesilvermagnolia)
¿Alguien ha visto alguna película española, que te gusta, recientemente?

Quiero crear una lista de las películas que recomendamos

¿Ha visto "El Piel Que Habito"?
Creo que es muy diferente para Almodóvar, pero en una manera buena.

[manic_fuzz]

(Original post by charco)
La Oreja de van Gogh - well worth a listen

I second this

[VickyDoodle]

(Original post by manic_fuzz)
I second this

Thirding this < 3
Jueves/Once De Marzo is one of my favourite songs, though I was translating it for a friend when it was playing..and she burst into tears. o_o;

[manic_fuzz]

(Original post by VickyDoodle)
Thirding this &lt; 3
Jueves/Once De Marzo is one of my favourite songs, though I was translating it for a friend when it was playing..and she burst into tears. o_o;

That's a bit awkward

I love Dulce Locura, Vuelve and Mi Vida Sin Ti !

[thesilvermagnolia]

(Original post by phil23)
Yo tengo una pergunta!

Those who are not Spanish: are you planning on moving to Spain?

Si! Además, quiero vivir y trabajar en un país latinoamericano también! Y tu?
Me encantaría vivir en Girona. Me gusta mucho la cultura del norte de España

[thesilvermagnolia]

(Original post by VickyDoodle)
¿Ha visto "El Piel Que Habito"?
Creo que es muy diferente para Almodóvar, pero en una manera buena.

No, pero me voy a ver! He oído muchos complementos sobre este película! Has visto?

[thesilvermagnolia]

(Original post by charco)
What? You missed Mecano... possibly the most influential group of the Spanish scene over the past 30 years. Some great songs...

Another goodie

La Oreja de van Gogh - well worth a listen

Added!

[VickyDoodle]

(Original post by thesilvermagnolia)
No, pero me voy a ver! He oído muchos complementos sobre este película! Has visto?

..I can't think of words in English with this little sleep, never mind Spanish. x3
The only problem I can think of with it is that you will never be able to watch Shrek in the same way again.

[thesilvermagnolia]

(Original post by VickyDoodle)
..I can't think of words in English with this little sleep, never mind Spanish. x3
The only problem I can think of with it is that you will never be able to watch Shrek in the same way again.

haha...Now I'm intrigued! xD

[Greatleysteg]

*suscribo*

[Banoffeepie16]

This thread is great for procrastinating
I'm meant to be doing my EPQ...
which is on Spanish, of course

[phil23]

(Original post by thesilvermagnolia)
Si! Además, quiero vivir y trabajar en un país latinoamericano también! Y tu?
Me encantaría vivir en Girona. Me gusta mucho la cultura del norte de España

Me gustaria de vivir e trabajar en Espana depues de acabar la universidad. Estoy pensando de Valencia, pero no me gusta los problemas de economia del pais.

Como es la cultura del norte de Espana comparado al sur?

[thesilvermagnolia]

(Original post by phil23)
Me gustaria de vivir e trabajar en Espana depues de acabar la universidad. Estoy pensando de Valencia, pero no me gusta los problemas de economia del pais.

Como es la cultura del norte de Espana comparado al sur?

Hmm no sé exactamente pero me encanta la paisaje del norte
Has visitado el norte?

[phil23]

(Original post by thesilvermagnolia)
Hmm no sé exactamente pero me encanta la paisaje del norte
Has visitado el norte?

No, nunca. Pero yo quiero ir alli un dia. Parece ser muy verde y tambien ha playas en el norte, verdad? Pero las playas del medirraneo son imbatibles :3

[thesilvermagnolia]

(Original post by phil23)
No, nunca. Pero yo quiero ir alli un dia. Parece ser muy verde y tambien ha playas en el norte, verdad? Pero las playas del medirraneo son imbatibles :3

Si. Muy verde, hace mucho calor (pero mucha lluvia también!!), y las playas son hermosas Prefiero las playas del norte

[briggs28]

Hi, Hopefully I am at the right place for some advice regarding learning Spanish. I decided to start learning about 2 years ago. As i am a father with 2 kids and a full time job, i decided to maybe try an open university beginners course.

As the course didnt start for a long time, i purchased a BBC spanish course and worked my way through it. I really enjoyed it and it gave me a good basic understanding. I then had my wages cut drastically so couldnt afford the OU course, i was eligable for financial help but not until the next course started because i earned too much in the previous fiancial year. My employer said that they would pay for it, then let me down.

I have now decided against the OU course because of the Fee increaes and think maybe i would be better studying it alone. It would be nice to gain qualifications along the way ie, GCSE, Alevels etc. Is it possible to enter yourself for these exams?
I am looking for a more structured way of learning, would obtaining a GCSE sylabus and covering all topics be a good idea.? I have also thought about private tutors, has anyone had experience of this?

Any guidance or advice/support would be greatly recieved. So glad i found this thread

Hope i didnt bore you too much, Many thanks for reading!

[thesilvermagnolia]

(Original post by briggs28)
Hi, Hopefully I am at the right place for some advice regarding learning Spanish. I decided to start learning about 2 years ago. As i am a father with 2 kids and a full time job, i decided to maybe try an open university beginners course.

As the course didnt start for a long time, i purchased a BBC spanish course and worked my way through it. I really enjoyed it and it gave me a good basic understanding. I then had my wages cut drastically so couldnt afford the OU course, i was eligable for financial help but not until the next course started because i earned too much in the previous fiancial year. My employer said that they would pay for it, then let me down.

I have now decided against the OU course because of the Fee increaes and think maybe i would be better studying it alone. It would be nice to gain qualifications along the way ie, GCSE, Alevels etc. Is it possible to enter yourself for these exams?
I am looking for a more structured way of learning, would obtaining a GCSE sylabus and covering all topics be a good idea.? I have also thought about private tutors, has anyone had experience of this?

Any guidance or advice/support would be greatly recieved. So glad i found this thread

Hope i didnt bore you too much, Many thanks for reading!

Have a look at some colleges that offer both GCSE's and A Levels. They should be able to offer you a course(s) that will suit you! There are also some really good websites to help get your spanish going; online lessons, speaking with natives, feedback and tests etc. Have a look:

www.livemocha.com
www.interpals.com
www.busuu.com

And for grammar; www.studyspanish.com

[Un Libertine]

(Original post by phil23)
Me gustaria de vivir e trabajar en Espana depues de acabar la universidad. Estoy pensando de Valencia, pero no me gusta los problemas de economia del pais.

Como es la cultura del norte de Espana comparado al sur?

yo también!

La cultura en el norte es muy distinto, pienso.. quiero estuadiar en Espana, demasiado. Barcelona para mi!

[Pi!]

Hola a todas!

El noche pasado, mi padre y yo miramos a Todo Sobre mi Madre porque voy a estudiarlo para mi examen de español este verano. Me gustó mucho.

Mis sitios de web preferidos para aprender español son Spanishdict.com (un diccionario español) y http://www.conjugation.org (muy útil).