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Forum: General Chat February 25, 2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 27
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Posted By literacola
well my name on skype is blackwrx if anyone would...

well my name on skype is blackwrx if anyone would like to add me or chat
Forum: General Chat February 25, 2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,580
Posted By literacola
although I am still trying to get my microphone...

although I am still trying to get my microphone to work!
Forum: General Chat February 25, 2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,580
Posted By literacola
i just thought it might be nice to exchange...

i just thought it might be nice to exchange usernames and possibly chat with others to help with speaking skills
Forum: General Chat February 25, 2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,580
Posted By literacola
Do any of you use skype?

Just wondering if anyone on here uses skype
Forum: Grammar February 24, 2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,361
Posted By literacola
They sound like they add to the two sentences you...

They sound like they add to the two sentences you have given, as the two (you and I) are being compared.

Like David said,

I drink water, and you drink milk.
Forum: Grammar February 21, 2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,009
Posted By literacola
I am sorry. I thought he was trying to say "If I...

I am sorry. I thought he was trying to say "If I were to live in California, my life would be better."

Thank you
Forum: Grammar February 21, 2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,009
Posted By literacola
Thanks Rusty. Can you explain the need for the...

Thanks Rusty. Can you explain the need for the "a" in front some infinitives? I don't really understand at all.
Forum: Introductions February 21, 2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,011
Posted By literacola
Corrections above. Your English gets better by...

Corrections above. Your English gets better by the day!
Forum: Grammar February 21, 2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,009
Posted By literacola
This is my attempt..I am not sure about the ¨de¨...

This is my attempt..I am not sure about the ¨de¨ before vivir though, and I am still learning so you should wait until a native speaker or one of the more advanced members posts here :)
Forum: Vocabulary February 21, 2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,781
Posted By literacola
I have learned and heard estoy avergonzado/a to...

I have learned and heard estoy avergonzado/a to mean "I am embarassed"

Be sure not to confuse yourself and say estoy embarazada ;)
Forum: Vocabulary February 17, 2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,072
Posted By literacola
Rusty, could you use por in place of de?

Rusty, could you use por in place of de?
Forum: Grammar February 16, 2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,896
Posted By literacola
¿Ya has visto esta película? Have you seen...

¿Ya has visto esta película?

Have you seen this movie already?

Espero que no hayas visto esta película ya.

I hope that you haven't seen this movie already.


I think those are correct...
Forum: Practice & Homework February 15, 2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,664
Posted By literacola
I wonder why you always state this. Has your...

I wonder why you always state this. Has your teacher said something to you before about using words you have not learned in class?

I think it would be ridiculous if a teacher were to punish...
Forum: Daily Spanish Word February 15, 2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,835
Posted By literacola
el calcetín apestoso!

el calcetín apestoso!
Forum: Vocabulary February 15, 2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,006
Posted By literacola
I am wondering this too.

I am wondering this too.
Forum: General Chat February 14, 2009, 03:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,438
Posted By literacola
a así me puse bien... I became well versed in...

a así me puse bien... I became well versed in Spanish? Although I think versado can be used without using bien in front of it and still carry the same meaning.

Sé que castellano siempe será mi...
Forum: Grammar February 10, 2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,926
Posted By literacola
Yes you use the simple present tense ir + a...

Yes you use the simple present tense ir + a construction for near future events.

Juan va a escribir una carta a su padre mañana.

Juan is going to write a letter to his dad tomorrow.


It is...
Forum: Suggestions & Feedback February 09, 2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,238
Posted By literacola
I think vbulletin is hands down the best php...

I think vbulletin is hands down the best php based forum software available. I think it is the easiest to administer and more importantly has the most user friendly interface out of most forum...
Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques February 09, 2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,933
Posted By literacola
It is pretty simplistic. I had to start at about...

It is pretty simplistic. I had to start at about level 2.5 to get to my level (which is still very basic). There is another new product out called Fluenz I believe that has really good reviews on...
Forum: Grammar February 09, 2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,652
Posted By literacola
Thanks guys, but I guess I wasn't very clear. I...

Thanks guys, but I guess I wasn't very clear. I already know how these specific verbs are used. I am looking for other verbs that are used to make phrases like these.
Forum: Grammar February 09, 2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,614
Posted By literacola
I don't understand why estaba + gerundio would...

I don't understand why estaba + gerundio would ever be used over the imperfect. Is it just that the subject returned to what they were doing?
Forum: Grammar February 05, 2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,652
Posted By literacola
I mean useful constructions that are made from...

I mean useful constructions that are made from conjugated verbs plus an infinitive.

Like how acabar de means to have just done something.. although acabar means to finish. I am just looking for...
Forum: Grammar February 05, 2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,652
Posted By literacola
Useful phrases using verbs + infinitives

Does anyone have some useful phrases in this format?

I am looking for constructions similar to acabar de, volver a, and ir a.

thanks in advance
Forum: Translations February 05, 2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,443
Posted By literacola
we should start a tomisimo group on facebook!

we should start a tomisimo group on facebook!
Forum: Translations February 04, 2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,135
Posted By literacola
I do this for all of my school work. I have a...

I do this for all of my school work. I have a large dry/erase board right next to my desk and I write all of my objectives for the week in Spanish. I write everything in the imperative, mostly...
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