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Happy Aotearoa Spanish Language Week! It is a perfect time to wow your friends and colleagues with some Spanish phrases! Buenos días — Good morning Buenas tardes — Good afternoon Buenas noches — Good evening / Good night To keep the conversation going, it’s time to ask “how are you”. Here are some basic Spanish questions that come after greeting: ¿Cómo está usted? — How are you? (formal) ¿Cómo estás? — How are you? (informal) ¿Qué tal? — How are you? (informal) / What’s up? ¿Cómo te va? — How’s it going? ¿Qué haces? — What are you doing? ¿Qué pasa? — What’s happening? If someone asks you one of these questions, you can use the following conversational Spanish phrases: Bien, gracias — Good, thank you Muy bien — Very well Así, así — So, so Como siempre — As always And also don’t forget about this fundamental follow-up question: ¿Y tú? — And you? If you feel like it’s time to switch to English, you’re free to clarify whether the person you’re talking to speaks English or not. Just say “¿Habla inglés?” that is used for “Do you speak English?”. Visit Aotearoa Spanish Language Week web page for more useful resources and interesting events: https://lnkd.in/gqAdvPSp #SpanishLanguageWeek #AotearoaSpanishLanguageWeek #LanguageWeek #SpanishLanguage #SpanishForBeginners #SpanishInNZ

Learning languages changes your life. For better! See Mike’s journey below.

Embrace the Journey of Emotion: My English Immersion Experience 🌐💭 Hello LinkedIn! I’m thrilled to share my journey of English immersion, a path not just paved with words and grammar, but also rich with the vibrant hues of emotions. 🎨 In this adventure, every conversation is more than an exchange of phrases; it’s a tapestry of feelings, woven together with the threads of diverse expressions. 🗣️❤️ I invite you to join me in this exploration of language, where we don’t just speak — we feel, we connect, and we grow. Let’s dive into the depths of dialogue, where every sentence is a heartbeat, and every word resonates with the pulse of human experience. Are you ready to feel the power of language and ride the waves of emotion? Let’s embark on this linguistic odyssey together and discover the beauty of English in its most authentic form. Session Details: 📅 Date: 26/04/2024 🕒 Time: 20:00h Brasília time 🌐 Location: TALKNTALK Join us and take the first step towards mastering communication in the English language. Website: https://lnkd.in/dSk4C66W Youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/dMGntR4C

Seek to Speak is now 4 years old and (since 2020) and we have a lot of feedback from our previous participants who joined in the past: - "The topics we were discussing were both helpful in improving the language conversation and educating with new information" - "Beneficial and very good chance to improve our speaking skills especially for people who have no one to speak English with" - "Giving the opening to special people to join some calls in order to let them share their knowledge with the other participants was indeed a successful idea" - "It was very well-organized. Everything was so great for me. I've improved my speaking skills a lot! And it helped me to regain the things I know about English. Simply because it allowed me to practice English over and over again throughout the past two months." We don't simply practice the language, we expand our horizons by learning various perspectives of the topics we deal with. It's a mutual cultural enrichment! Your opportunity to learn English deserves to be chased! What are you waiting for?

Step into the quaint charm of "Life in the English Countryside - Part 2" and embark on a delightful journey. Enhance your English listening skills with this natural and captivating dialogue with my cousin Peta, delve into the diverse and inclusive culture of pet ownership, discover a vocabulary treasure chest perfect for describing your furry (or feathered!) companions, and discover the one word defining our connection to all creatures. This week's video paints a vivid picture of rural England, inviting you to relax, learn, and appreciate the beauty and harmony of the countryside, not just as a physical landscape, but as a shared space for living beings. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eVFqGEw3 Meantime, let's agree to stop saying "I can't". My English training program's proven methods helped me soar personally and professionally - they can help you too! - Lifetime access to a clear roadmap for natural English mastery - Ongoing support from me, an English professional, right when you need it - Supportive community to cheer you on and transcend fluency fears together - And much more! This isn't a "quick fix". It's about: * Training to recognise and manage self-doubt and unlocking your hidden English potential * Investing in yourself - open doors, empower your career, connect like never before * Authentic language exposure: highlighting the use of real-world language contexts * Integrated language skill development: the importance of practising all language skills simultaneously Ready to trade insecurity for English mastery? Apply for a complimentary Consultation call by commenting "Interested!" below and I'll send you a link for you to set it up! P.S. This is more than English. It's about life. Are you ready? See you on Zoom.

Do you understand English? I recall an experience I had in my first few months in the United States when I stopped a gentleman in the airport to ask a question, surprisingly, he cut me off mid sentence to ask “Do understand English?”. I was immediately indignant! Of course I understood English, I have only been speaking it my whole life! However, I gathered every iota self control I could muster and looked him dead in the eyes with a big bright smile on my face and answered “No, I do not understand English, I only speak Latin and Greek, thanks for your help though and have a nice day”. As I walked away gracefully, I could feel him staring daggers at me. I am quite sure this experience is not unique to me and would resonate with other international students navigating life in a foreign country. Daily I see a sourge of people faking an accent that isn’t theirs, struggling at it and most times failing miserably. It is even more frustrating when you meet a fellow country person and you both get chatty and they are trying to fake an accent you can clearly see through. Dearest International students, what you owe any one is clarity of speech and not an idealistic accent of how an intelligent person should sound. Be as authentic as possible. Always strive to improve yourself and not struggling to become someone else. Who would be YOU if you become someone else? Communication especially public speaking is a skill which can be learnt and improved on just like any other skill. If you notice you speak too fast, mentally force yourself to slow down, look people in the eyes and smile while you talk. Have you ever had a similar experience? What do you think of my Nigerian accent? #selfdevelopment #accents #internationalstudents #graduateschool #phdjourney

When I moved abroad 5 years ago, I didn't speak the language. Not knowing the language made the most simple things a scary endeavor. Even putting gas in the car was stressful. Forget about going to the doctor and the bank. I told myself so many stories. I had trauma around speaking Spanish and my ego was definitely leading the charge. I would rather not communicate than get it all wrong. It was holding me back in the most profound ways. It took some work, but I decided to stop letting my fear get the best of me. Here's what I did: 1. I returned to classes 2. I gave myself the freedom to make LOTS of mistakes 3. I let go of my need to be perfect...mostly 4. I laugh at my mistakes rather than berate myself (also, they are hella funny) 5. I found a teacher that was in alignment with my needs, as a student 6. I unabashedly ask for help 7. I welcome and thank people for correcting me because it helps me learn Don't get me wrong. I still struggle to express myself, but I finally consider myself a fluent speaker, even if I sound like a 10 year old. This is about more than Spanish, though. How many things have you let fear keep you from accomplishing? What if you were able to release some of the fear and step into expansion, instead?

The most fun and practical conversation lessons at Hispania, escuela de español Speaking Spanish is the ultimate goal of 90% of students who decide to embark on the adventure of studying this wonderful language. At Hispania, Escuela de Español, we understand this perfectly. That is why in our classes, conversation always takes centre stage. https://lnkd.in/dX2PwtRS

Eek. I'm starting to see posts sharing bullet-point lists and reflections on how well the year went. If I tell you that I posted my sister's parcel to Australia today, you might guess I'm not ready to do this. (I'll do a bit of business navel-gazing in January) Starting a YouTube channel was one of the things on my list for 2023. Only I'm not great at following things up. I moved on to the next project and I've been stuck on 34 subscribers for months. (Is that a 'win'?) The channel's concept is that I make videos to help build your listening comprehension through mini-immersive English Moments. Culture-led immersive English experiences are my speciality, but it's new for me to be producing English learning 'content' with video. If they also happen to show what a great place Scotland is to visit and give me a further excuse to travel around... well... coincidence 🤔. My YouTube videos aren't English lessons, rather they are learning/practice resources that can be used autonomously, or as part of a class. They usually combine a narrated audio description with scenes exploring some part of Scottish culture. (Sometimes I put practice questions/listening instructions in the video comments). If you or your students are curious about UK Christmas traditions, we've shared one to help with English learning. Is there something you began this year, and failed to follow through on? Cheer me up in the comments! #ChristmasEnglishLesson #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishComprehension #ResourceSharing https://lnkd.in/eghkw7Rg