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Forum: General Chat January 19, 2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,488
Posted By Planet hopper
Neither of you is an American citizen, so why so...

Neither of you is an American citizen, so why so much interest?
US presidents step into office to work, not to take cheesy train rides pretentiously comparing Obama and Lincoln.
Being a president...
Forum: General Chat January 19, 2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 25,308
Posted By Planet hopper
was raining outside.

was raining outside.
Forum: General Chat January 19, 2009, 03:43 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,348
Posted By Planet hopper
Ok, here it goes, it may not be my favourite, but...

Ok, here it goes, it may not be my favourite, but it's fresh baked, I wrote it yesterday night, my new desk is my new laptop:


Mi nueva mesa de trabajo.





El todo terreno se pierde...
Forum: General Chat January 19, 2009, 03:36 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 25,308
Posted By Planet hopper
In fact, she

In fact, she
Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques January 18, 2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,052
Posted By Planet hopper
Jessica, you may look for a friend/neighbour that...

Jessica, you may look for a friend/neighbour that has satellite tv. Believe me, it is worth watching. Maybe youtube has some episodes...
Forum: General Chat January 18, 2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 25,308
Posted By Planet hopper
short but sweet

short but sweet
Forum: Culture January 18, 2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,090
Posted By Planet hopper
The word tajo is used for the spot (line) where...

The word tajo is used for the spot (line) where the pickers would be picking up. It means cut, because the manager would draw a sharp line, a cut, in a landscape that is all the same, just trees...
Forum: Culture January 16, 2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,090
Posted By Planet hopper
Don't worry, Crotalito, I like working as a team....

Don't worry, Crotalito, I like working as a team. Anyone's corrections are encouraged and welcome. Anybody advising will receive a virtual virgin olive oil toast, with Spanish ham or fresh tomatoes...
Forum: Culture January 16, 2009, 05:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,090
Posted By Planet hopper
Hola Crotalito, Ella no pregunto nada, mira,...

Hola Crotalito,
Ella no pregunto nada, mira, voy a pedirte un favor, intenta traducir la primera parte, yo te corrijo, vale? No puedo estar mucho tiempo en el ordenador, se me hincha la pierna rota....
Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques January 15, 2009, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,415
Posted By Planet hopper
Hi Rahej65, Remember what James Joyce, a...

Hi Rahej65,

Remember what James Joyce, a famous Irish writer and English teacher, said once:

Mistakes are the gate of knowledge

So, open the gate and walk in! Step by step, we'll see to...
Forum: Vocabulary January 15, 2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,321
Posted By Planet hopper
I've done software translations in Toronto and...

I've done software translations in Toronto and the standard is borrar, suprimir or anular. Always in infinitive, the imperative sounds impolite in an impersonal context such as computing.:twocents:
Forum: Culture January 15, 2009, 01:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,090
Posted By Planet hopper
Hola Crotalin, La imagen que puse es una...

Hola Crotalin,

La imagen que puse es una pagina de un libro de texto. La idea es que, usando el boton derecho del raton guardeis la imagen en vuestro ordenador y luego la imprimais o la leais con...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings January 14, 2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,252
Posted By Planet hopper
:twocents:Mi español esta en pañales En español...

:twocents:Mi español esta en pañales
En español solo se decir cuatro cosas.

:liar:Te va a crecer la nariz, Silopanna:D:D;)

The meaning is too emphatic, you would say that if everything you...
Forum: Culture January 14, 2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,090
Posted By Planet hopper
Post La cosecha de nuestro oro liquido. L@s jornaler@s ya vuelven del tajo

Let's see how much you understand in this thread, OK?:eek::D:cool::tree::tree::tree:

Estos dias, poco a poco y segun los campos esten mas cerca o lejos de un centro urbano, los jornaleros y las...
Forum: Grammar January 14, 2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,717
Posted By Planet hopper
I'm with Rusty, definitely. Best communicative...

I'm with Rusty, definitely. Best communicative choice, effective.:applause::applause:

I would use a simple form instead of a continuous, continuity sounds limey here, just as a user.
...
Forum: Practice & Homework January 14, 2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,182
Posted By Planet hopper
:twocents:Él se acabo llevando los niños lejos de...

:twocents:Él se acabo llevando los niños lejos de la madre.(context: extraordinary, forever achievement)

:twocents:Él le llevó los niños a la madre. (context: regular, over the weekend delivery)
Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques January 14, 2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,052
Posted By Planet hopper
Arrow Hola, Que tal?: New learning tool in TVE Internacional satellite TV

:star:Very neat, effective, in units of 15 minutes, first episode was aired today around 10:15 Spain time (approximately, I was having dinner):clock:.

Media report on the programme:
...
Forum: Introductions January 14, 2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,143
Posted By Planet hopper
Hi Montrose, Hola al perro mas ingenioso de...

Hi Montrose,

Hola al perro mas ingenioso de toda la historia. Es un placer tenerte entre nosotros. Me encanta tu avatar.

Saludos

PH
Forum: Grammar January 14, 2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,304
Posted By Planet hopper
Hey, guys, I am very happy you all liked it, it...

Hey, guys, I am very happy you all liked it, it will make a nice Karaoke round. Let me serve the youtube link for 'Ojos verdes', with Sosia's permission, by Rocio Jurado and Pastora Vega. A bit more...
Forum: Grammar January 14, 2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,304
Posted By Planet hopper
Here is an approximate translation: O...

Here is an approximate translation:

O green, I love you green
Green like the wind, green branches
:pinkdaisies:

Very commonly sang as a flamenco song, often used to learn to play...
Forum: Translations January 13, 2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,050
Posted By Planet hopper
My two cents, I have two kids, 16 and 17, in the...

My two cents, I have two kids, 16 and 17, in the same grade. They would say: estoy en bachillerato (primero o segundo). Soy de bachillerato. Being 15 years, they would say: estoy en cuarto de...
Forum: General Chat January 13, 2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,751
Posted By Planet hopper
Excuse me, Jessica, but what is this about? Are...

Excuse me, Jessica, but what is this about? Are you supposed to translate these sentences? Try yourself first, Ok? At least, some...It's a ton of work.

Cheers,

Jamie
Forum: Grammar January 13, 2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,752
Posted By Planet hopper
Some generated sentences to help: Ojala que...

Some generated sentences to help:

Ojala que nunca tengas hambre si estas lejos de casa.
Tenga o no tenga hambre, siempre me levanto de mal humor.
Quien tenga hambre que lo diga.
Los que no...
Forum: General Chat January 13, 2009, 04:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,014
Posted By Planet hopper
Un abrazo, Crotalito, espero que tu hijo supere...

Un abrazo, Crotalito, espero que tu hijo supere su enfermedad y crezca sano. La dieta es muy importante, llevarlo de paseo, que respire aire fresco, que haga ejercicio regularmente, que coma fruta...
Forum: Grammar January 13, 2009, 04:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,304
Posted By Planet hopper
For practicing verde there is a fomous poem by...

For practicing verde there is a fomous poem by Lorca:

Verde que te quiero verde
verde viento verde grana

Remember that the d in verde is pure dental, do not rub your tongue when you produce...
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