| Monday, February 06, 2006 |
| ABC Espanol, Lets Practic! |
I had my first spanish lesson today with my nice teacher named William. Fortunately he speaks fluent english, and we reviewed some basic stuff today that I already know as well as some other simple phrases that are new to me. So, lets review, shall we!?
La Paz es una bonita ciudad! = La Paz is a great city!
Que magnifico guitarra! = What a magnificent guitar!
Steve Vai, que fantastico humano! = Steve Vai, what a fantastic human!
Esta es la primera vez que vienes a Sudamerica? = Is this your first time in South America?
Si, es la primera vez que vengo a Sudamerica. = Yes! This is my first time in South America.
Juan es muy guapo. = Juan is very handsome! (little Spanish 9 joke thrown in there...everyone remember Juan?)
Es Canada mas grande que los Estados Unidos? = Is Canada bigger than the USA?
Si, Canada es mas grande. = Yes, Canada is larger.
QUE!? Canada es mas grande que Estados Unidos incluido Alaska? = Canada is larger than the USA, including Alaska?
SI! = Yes!
A cuantos kilometros es Tel Aviv a Tehran? = How many kilometers is Tel Aviv from Tehran?
Tel Aviv es a 2,000 kilometres de Tehran. = Tel Aviv is 2,000 kilometres from Tehran.
Que te parece Stephen Harper? = Whats your opinion on Stepher Harper?
Stephen Harper me parece una fascista sin un pene. = To me, Stephen Harper seems like a fascist with no penis. (somebody please put that on a t-shirt)
I certainly have a lot of vocabulary to learn...fortunately spanish is very smilar to english (its probably a good thing that I decided to go to Bolivia and not China...) Im taking lessons for 4 hours a day for two weeks, maybe more if I think that I need it. And Williams (my teachers) house is right in the middle of a gorgeous little market in La Paz, and a veyr short walk from my hostal. So, things are going well!!! |
posted by Ben @ 10:22 AM  |
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ben, i'm sorry, i'm nowhere cool enough to wear a tshirt with that on it... but i hope you get one made so you can be cool wearing it. that's awsome that everything's all set up with your spanish t-shirt, he seems nice by the general feel of your post. I don't think i could handle 4 hours of spanish... i suffer enough as it is for my measly 1.5 hours. marketplaces are sweet. i'm hungry, ttyl. keep safe, not too sober, and happy
LOOOOOVE
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and by the second t-shirt i sure as hell mean teacher... it's too early, haha
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Oh man, that reminded me of Sage's phone call when we were in Costa Rica.. "mi casa su casa!"
..she asked if they had toilet paper too, didn't she?
Have they gone back there yet? I forget when they were going.
~Reid
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Dear Ben,
I am glad that you are having a great time Ben and that you are studying Spanish, sounds like you are having fun and learning about the country ,Im feeling better and we are having good weather, talked to your Mom and Dad last night ,all is well ,take care of yourself Ben , Love you Fran
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Thanks for the comment grandma, I appreciate it :)
And Reid, they´re going to ecuador, fool. They leave in just over a month, unless I´m mistaken. Sounds like their trip is going to be drastically different then ours...drop Mrs.Richardson a line about it, eh?
I´m glad things are good with my spanish t-shirt too, Rahshell. *slaps forehead*
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Yes, Ecaudor, hey Reid! drop me a line for crying out loud...
We leave on the 18th de marzo,
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Hey Ben, just wanted to let you know that we enjoy reading your blog, what a great way to share your trip. The comments can get a bit harsh though ........ well I can really understand how you feel with not being able to understand the language - it's OK - being vulnerable, exposed and out in the open are great ways to mature and relate to other people and the world. The up's and down's of this will be a lasting memory for the rest of your life. Take care and have lot's of fun!
Christa and Vince fromm Summerland presently in Zürich ,Switzerland
(and yes my baby is leaving soooooon toooo!!!!!!!!!!)
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Hi Ben. Hope things continue to go well for you as you grow more familiar with the language. Dad and I enjoy your blog, and the comments people are sharing (at least those that I understand that aren't inside jokes etc.). And for your info....I now have learned 17 drumming patterns!! Miss you. Keep safe. Love Mom.
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ben, i'm sorry, i'm nowhere cool enough to wear a tshirt with that on it... but i hope you get one made so you can be cool wearing it. that's awsome that everything's all set up with your spanish t-shirt, he seems nice by the general feel of your post. I don't think i could handle 4 hours of spanish... i suffer enough as it is for my measly 1.5 hours. marketplaces are sweet. i'm hungry, ttyl. keep safe, not too sober, and happy
LOOOOOVE