“I run in to her and she was so embarazada” !!! Wrong!!! False Friends also known as False Cognates!

FALSOS AMIGOS

Language tips:

False Cognates: Cognates are words that look the same in two languages, and fortunately for many English speakers there are a lot of Spanish words that either exactly identical or very similar.

However, there are also FALSE COGNATES, which are words that look like English words, but in fact have a different meaning! So you better memorize these, or else prepare to look foolish!

Embarazada (pregnant)
Vergüenza (embarassed)
Sensible (sensitive)
Sensato/a (sensible)

Future “will”:
In English we can describe a future action by adding the word “will”, for instance. “I eat an apple” becomes “I will eat an apple”.

However, in Spanish there is no need for “will”, you simply connote the future by adding the time in which you plan to do the action. For example, “Me como una manzana” (I eat an apple)becomes “mañana me  comeré una manzana” (I will eat an apple tomorrow).

Have any other other questions you’d like to submit to our post?  Leave them in a comment or on our Facebook page!

If you want to learn to speak Spanish in a fun and entertaining way, check out Bueno, entonces…and learn conversational Spanish in five weeks! (Trust us, a Spanish dictionary will only get you so far).

Head here today and get the first 40 minute Spanish class completely free! http://www.generallinguistics.com

We don’t want to be rude, or be offensive! But now days you have to keep up with all sorts of situations and people! Spanish Language is not the Exception!

WARNING: This Spanish class was censored by Apple, and contains inappropriate content for minors with explicit sexual tones.

Enjoy!

So what did you learn from that Spanish Class besides David’s self proclaimed awesomeness in the sack? Quite a few things actually!

To begin with you see how the diminutive “-ita/o/as/os” is used. Adding this ending makes the word a term of endearment, so “linda” (pretty) becomes “lindita” (little pretty).

Cuidado! Make sure this ending agrees with the word it is describing. For instance “Oyentes” (listeners) becomes “Oyentitos” (little listeners).

You also see all the verbs in their proper conjugations, including irregular verbs such as EMPEZAR (‘to start’ which changes to empiezo in the first person singular) and PODER (‘to be able’ becomes puedo).

And don’t forget the different verb tenses. David uses both the present and the present continuous. You can see the latter when talks about his neighbor, who previously said he was not a good lover, saying, “que está mintiendo” (that she is lying).

Note the formation of the Present Continuous: ESTAR + VERB ROOT + -IENDO (for -IR/-ER verbs)

But that’s the great thing about Bueno, entonces… – you’ll see all the grammar (along with handy road signs for different tenses), color coded sentence structures and commonly used phrases WHILE being entertained!

The beauty of that is you’ll actually want to watch another class, so you can be conversational in Spanish in no time.

Check out the first Bueno, entonces… class for Free here: http://www.generallinguistics.com

Verb Conjugation is one of the hardest thing to learn in SPANISH. This Mini lesson will HELP you with this.

Some verbs have a noun form, such as “to work” versus “work”. In Spanish, the noun usually looks the same as the first person singular verb. For instance, Trabajar (to work), conjugates into Trabajo (I work/ work).

Check it out: Yo trabajo cada dia. (I work everyday). No me gusta trabajar. (I don’t like work).

Verb conjugation:

Verb conjugation is one of the most difficult elements of Spanish, so don’t fret if you don’t get it at first! It takes time and practice.

Look for the patterns in the verb chart below, and see if you can make different sentences with the verbs.

For example:

Yo como pollo. (I eat chicken).
Tú comes pollo. (You eat chicken)
Usted come pollo. (You-formal- eat chicken)

While you are practicing, use the personal pronouns, Yo, Tú, Vos, Usted to cement the conjugations.

BUT remember that Spanish speakers will omit the pronouns!! This is because the conjugation already tells which person is doing the action. Later on, you will omit the pronouns too.

If at any time you want to see ALL the conjugations, take a look at our handy Verb Page(http://www.generallinguistics.com/conjugate-spanish-verbs/)

Have any other other questions you’d like to submit to our post?  Leave them in a comment or on our Facebook page!

If you want to learn to speak Spanish in a fun and entertaining way, check out Bueno, entonces…and learn conversational Spanish in five weeks! (Trust us, a Spanish dictionary will only get you so far).

Head here today and get the first 40 minute Spanish class completely free! http://www.generallinguistics.com

When we where kids many of us planned on leaving home when we got in an argument with mom or dad.

We thought we where big enough for this world! This Ad is the perfect example of what really happened in the moment we got to the door!

Women: Uuuu so happy, because mom would always take care of you, always, always alwa…No Juan hold on I can explain to you.

Are you there? Come on Juan don’t act like in a Soap opera. Baby

Song in the Background: “Love is like this”

Kid: I know

Song in the Background:

“It’s like touching the sky,

it’s like magic in the sky,

what else can i ask for,

I know if everything feels like a dream,

where I am always the owner.”

Kid: Mom, I am leaving home, Bye I am leaving

Kid: Would you give me a ride?

Voice Off: Happy Mothers Day – (Cellphone Company)

Fun right?? Where you able to understand without reading the translations a little bit?? If not, you still can, just start your Spanish Classes! You can also do it with Spanish classes that actually make you laugh while learning.

In fact, you can check out the first Bueno, entonces… class for free, so you’ve got nothing to lose. See the 40 minute lesson here: http://www.generallinguistics.com

Happy Music Monday!  To start off the week we have an amazing song from the argentine  Andres Calamaro.

Hear it once, and you’ll have it on repeat for the rest of the day. The lyrics are amazing, and the  voice of Calamaro makes it even better!

Want to follow along with the lyrics? See them below and practice your comprehension:

Flaca, no me claves, tus puñales, por la espalda.
Tan profundo, no me duelen, no me hacen mal.
Lejos, en el centro, de la tierra, las raices,
del amor, donde estaban, quedaran.

Entre no me olvides me deje nuestro Abriles olvidados
en el fondo del placard, en el cuarto de invitados
eran tiempos dorados, un pasado mejor.
y aunque casi me equivoco y te digo poco a poco
no me mientas, no me digas la verdad
no te quedes callada, no levantes la voz, ni me pidas perdon
y aunque casi te confieso que tambien he sido un perro compañero
un perro ideal que aprendio a ladrar
y a volver al hogar, para poder comer.

Flaca, no me claves, tus puñales, por la espalda
tan profundo, no me duelen, no me hacen mal
Lejos, en el centro, de la tierra, las raices
del amor, donde estaban, quedaran

How’d you do? It’s Fast, real fast- but then again that’s how people really speak in Spanish. And unfortunately, you can’t always expect everyone to slow down their speech just for you.

So, if you want to be able to understand Spanish at REAL speed, you need to LEARN Spanish at the real speed. And if you want to do that, you better watch Bueno, entonces…Learn Spanish I & II- a program unique in it’s format and structure. It mimics the immersion process while ensuring you don’t get left behind. Oh, and it’s funny, so you keep watching and keep practicing.

Check out Bueno, entonces… today and get the first class free, so you can see if it’s right for you: http://www.generallinguistics.com

It’s almost the end of winter now and it’s time to look where we want to go during summer.

A place to RELAX, with lots of history from the Mayan culture is where we are taking today. The place Playa Blanca, Izabal in Guatemala! It’s considered by many as the best beach in Guatemala. It’s white sand mixes with light blue sea that creates a perfect combination to relax while you practice your spanish. (Get Bueno, entonces… and start learning español)

It’s a really laid back beach to camp, since the place it’s a virgin beach. There are no hotels or restaurants in the area, but in the other hand you will have the nature and a perfect quiet place.

Nearby you will find places that are worth visiting, like Siete Altares, Río Cocolí, El Biotopo Chocón Machacas and a few others.

So if you guys are in Guatemala, make sure to visit Playa Blanca. Is about 4 hours away from Guatemala city, the nearest town to the beach is Livingstone. It’s only 30 min away by boat and it has an amazing night life! If you have the time pack your bags, the location is not expensive, go to the white beaches of playa blanca in guatemala!

Feel like learning Spanish to travel all over South America? Get Bueno, entonces… now and you’ll be speaking and understanding native Spanish in just five weeks! We also have clips of our Spanish classes on Youtube – go check ‘em out and get a taste of our teaching style.

Point B shows Livingstone Point A is Playa Blanca

Better yet – you can now get the first 40 minute class for free! Try it out here: http://www.generallinguistics.com Learn Spanish while travelling!

Today’s mini lesson is all about grammar tips! We are going to explain the difference between Saber and Conocer that is a common mistake when learning the Spanish Language. This lesson is taught in class 7 of the Bueno, entonces…

Saber vs. Conocer – ROUND 1

“Saber” means to know as in to know a fact, to know something thoroughly or to know how to do something. It can be followed by a noun, such as a name or answer.

You will also see SABER with the words “que…” (that…), “donde…” (where…), and “cuando….” (when) to introduce facts, or with an infinitive verb, in which case it’s translated as “To know how to…”

For example: “Ella sabe bailar” (She knows how to dance).

Present Tense – Saber

Saber vs. Conocer – ROUND 2 

“Conocer” means to know as in to know a person or to be familiar with something- a city, a book, a film, a restaurant, and so on.

For example: “Conocemos Londres” (We know London).

Present Tense: conocer

Have any other Spanish phrases or questions about saber vs conocer you can see it on Class 7 in Bueno, entonces…  or leave you questions or comment on our Facebook page!

If you want to learn to speak Spanish in a fun and entertaining way, check out Bueno, entonces…and learn conversational Spanish in five weeks! (Trust us, a Spanish dictionary will only get you so far).

Head here today and get the first 40 minute Spanish class completely free! http://www.generallinguistics.com

Second time we are featuring in the blog this Colombian Hip Hop band. This time with their new single “Tengo una Calentura”.

We are going to begin this Monday with some Calentura! Calentura in Spanish has different meanings. It may refer to being  feverish, have a temperature or sexual excitement. Below you can find  the lyrics so you can practice some Spanish at a fast rhythm!

Tengo una calentura
Que me quema todo el cuerpo
Tengo una rasquiñita
Me está quemando por dentro

Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura

Calentura pa’ ti…
Calentura pa’ ya…
Calentura pa’ ti…
Calentura pa’ ya…

Desde Choco a Nueva York
Y se prendió el sabor
Tremendo trinquete
Jugo de borojo, ok
Diche, samba, eso es lo que hay
Golpe de marimba, eso es lo que hay

Vamos pa arriba
esto es Africa y su melanina
aunque no discrimina, mi cultura es vitamina
ma’, pesao, pinche de pelo apretao
digan lo que digan, no nos quitan lo de la a a

Solo basta con hu un, movimiento
Hu, hu, Un movimiento
Que tu cuerpo efectual baila
Con un chico de farandula
Estrovertido, que cosa
Y le gusta el party en circulo
Hay, hay, hay...

Que nunca su padre
Que esta aquí to’ encendido
Cuando suena el tambor uo uo
Subele el volumen
Dale ponte activo

Que nunca su padre
Que esta aquí to’ encendido
Cuando suena el tamobor uo uo uo
Subele el volumen
Dale ponte activo

Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura

Tego Calderon:
Oye, El de la lirica
Te desato y no te empuja
El que reparte el bacalao sin duda
Subí como la espuma
Represento negrura
Tu mejor que yo
Esta bueno lo que tu fumas

Oye, oyeme verduga
Multiplicare tisuna
(y eso es que que que)
Pues si me das bambua
Toda la mía yo chilin en mi flow tortua
Las dejo botando humo que ni fuman

Hijo de pilar y esteban
Y los tortua
Los parlitos sin licencia
Hasta el jefe imita al cura
Yo te juro que una vez
Puse hablar una mula
Dijo negro por tu madre no (*&*&^

Parece mentira, pero paso de aventura
wuacoco en vacuna, yo no hablo basura
La gallina me la como hasta con plumas
Agua que me quemo, esto es candela pura

Tengo una calentura
Que me quema todo el cuerpo
Tengo una rasquiñita
Me está quemando por dentro

Zully Murillo:
Llego la que faltaba
La reina del combo
La que saca pelo a to’ los calvos
Esa misma, que le mete al rapeo
Hay… Pintala, pintala que yo te la coloreo

Vamonos po’ el mambo que yo tengo la sazón
Es que como yo, oye no nacieron dos
Yo tengo unos zapatos sirven como voladores
Que hasta tienen alas pa’ dejar atrás a los copines
Repiten como gagos todo lo que ya está hecho
Y no les queda más que robarse los derechos
Les dejo la receta pa’ que tengan la movida
A dos tasas de amargura hecha tren de calentura

Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura
Esto es mucha calentura

Calentura pa’ ti…
Calentura pa’ ya…
Calentura pa’ ti…
Calentura pa’ ya…

Calentura pa’ ti…
Calentura pa’ ya…
Calentura pa’ ti…
Calentura pa’ ya…

How’d you do? It’s Fast, real fast- but then again that’s how people really speak in Spanish. And unfortunately, you can’t always expect everyone to slow down their speech just for you.

So, if you want to be able to understand Spanish at REAL speed, you need to LEARN Spanish at the real speed. And if you want to do that, you better watch Bueno, entonces…Learn Spanish I & II- a program unique in it’s format and structure. It mimics the immersion process while ensuring you don’t get left behind. Oh, and it’s funny, so you keep watching and keep practicing.

Check out Bueno, entonces… today and get the first class free, so you can see if it’s right for you: http://www.generallinguistics.com

…Muero de indigestión.

Rejection.  It’s just a fact of life.  For some, it is more common than others, but at one point or another, everyone gets rejected.  That is why we have dedicated a clip of Bueno, entonces… to the art of Spanish rejection.

And, aside from David being all-too-familiar with rejections from Jimena, we brought in another pair of experts to help you out– Wayne and Garth from Wayne’s World!

No Way!

Way!

You’ll laugh.  You’ll cry.  You’ll hurl.  Check it out!

Man, you gotta love them.  The colors and symbols used on the Pizarra Magica (Magic Whiteboard) are the key to our subliminal teaching method– your brain picks up on what these colors and symbols represent, and CHAN!  You’re learning without even knowing it!  However, to speed up that process a bit, go ahead and take a look at the Color & Symbol Key.

Take a look at a review of this class as well as the rest of the posts in the series by going to http://juniperenbsas.blogspot.com

If you like this way of learning and want to look at a few more demos, visit the Bueno, entonces… website http://www.generallinguistics.com– and watch the first class for absolutely nada. Now how convenient is that?