Article posted November 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM GMT-5 •
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We have been learning how to talk about liking or not liking things in Spanish class. In the Spanish language, they use a verb called GUSTAR which means "to be pleasing to". This verb is a little hard to master because it changes the structure of the English sentence. It turns what would be the English subject into the indirect object. Here's a rap video on the verb GUSTAR which makes learning a bit more fun when struggling through this concept.
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Article posted October 1, 2009 at 10:40 AM GMT-5 •
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Today in class we were talking about the trouble with trying to translate literally. Sometimes it will work. But other times it can get you into some serious trouble. Take, for example, some famous marketing bloopers that have occurred because business people didn't understand the importance of language and culture. Go to the following link to read about true stories that have proven the importance of really knowing how to communicate.
Article posted September 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM GMT-5 •
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Ben Cardinale, a Lakota East Freshman Campus student, is the great nephew of the former president of Costa Rica, Señor Rodrigo Carazo Odio. Carazo served as President of Costa Rica from 1978-1982 and was probably best known for for his involvement with the United Nations in creating the University for Peace. He continues to remain very outspoken in the political arena and has a passion for education,peace and the environment. Carazo and his wife, Estrella, currently run a program called Project Villa Blanca. They invite children to their private rain forest reserve so they can become one with nature and learn respect for the environment.
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Article posted September 14, 2009 at 07:40 PM GMT-5 •
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We are now learning how to pronounce the Spanish alphabet and how to spell our names and other words using the names for the Spanish letters. Check out this fun music video to help learn the Spanish alphabet.
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Article posted August 22, 2009 at 05:19 PM GMT-5 •
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Welcome back to school and the 2009-2010 academic school year! I am so happy to welcome you to the Freshman Campus at Lakota East and look forward to a fun and challenging year in Spanish I. I'd like to introduce myself and tell you a little about my background. I have been teaching Spanish for 17 years. This will be my 18th. I have traveled to Mexico, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Argentina and Spain mostly on missions and some to finish my masters in Education. In my free time I love to dance, bike, sail, kayak and do creative things with technology. I hope to use this blog this year to communicate with both you, your parents and other Spanish speakers from around the world so that you can have a real world experience from your desktop.
You will be getting a Spanish name equivalent to your English name, or another name starting with the same letter if there is no equivalent. Go to the following website to find more information about what your name means:www.behindthename.com/nmc/spa.php
Now, I'd like to hear from you. In your assigned groups, tell me why you are taking Spanish, how do you see yourself using the skills you will gain, and what specifically do you want to learn this year?
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Article posted July 7, 2009 at 06:17 PM GMT-5 •
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Summer break is such a wonderful time to break the routine of school and expand your learning of the Spanish language and culture in new ways. One way we talked about doing this before school was out, was by using the remote control on your TV to set the subtitles to Spanish so that you can watch TV with subtitles in Spanish, or some movies will come with dubbing in Spanish. This is great for developing your vocabulary.
A lot of people travel over the summer break to many places where Spanish is spoken and get opportunities to practice what they have learned. I'd love to hear from you and what you are doing this summer. Feel free to check back in and tell us all what you are doing!
I had surgery on my ankle right after school and am in recovery mode. I hope to be back up and walking again by the end of the summer. Have fun in the sun!
Sra. Terndrup
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Article posted April 22, 2009 at 07:53 PM GMT-5 •
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Lakota East Freshman Campus Spanish Club went to El Meson on Wednesday, April 22 to experience the food and culture of the Spanish speaking world.
"Often when students think of Spanish," says Sr. Castro, restaurant owner and presenter,"they think of tacos, chihuahuas and chips with salsa. There are many other parts of the Spanish speaking world than Mexico." Students experienced Cuban black beans, arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), yucca, fried plantain, salad, and for dessert, dulce de leche with raspberries.
Students were greeted at the door by Sr. Castro with a personal handshake and greeting in Spanish. He conducted much of his conversation with students in the target language throughout the luncheon.
After lunch, Sr. Castro taught groups of students a couple of latino dances and students not only experienced the culture through the music, but had fun while dancing!
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About the Blogger
Sra. Terndrup
Spanish teacher and technology integration enthusiast
"Working to bridge the gap between how students live and how they learn."
Contact by email at:tamera.terndrup@lakotaonline.com
