Many anglicisms have entered into Spanish,especially among the richer folk(or at least those wanting to be that way) two examples of this is a lot of times Spanish speakers will say voy a hacer mi shopping ‘I’m going to go’ in Spanish then the word Shopping in English, instead of the ‘proper’ way Voy a hacer compras, another example is they use the word ‘look’ to refer to a new style or haircut.

For example they might say ‘Me encanta mi nuevo look.’ (I like my new style, haircut). You may agree that these words are a corruption of the Spanish language, but that aside, it is important to realize that all languages are ever-changing(which is one reason they’re so much fun to learn).

This is not reserved just for Spanish however, some Spanish words have made there way into every day English usage, Fiesta, Siesta, No bueno, adios. I even heard a commercial referring to a friend as a ‘brochacho’(mixing of the slang bro in English and the word for boy ‘muchacho’ in Spanish. And French also has a strong influence on many English words, Fiance, rendevous, to name just two.

You would be surprised at the variation in vocabulary among Spanish-speaking countries. The word, ‘guagua,’ for example, means ‘baby’ in Chile and ‘bus’ in Cuba! Another example is in Central America Coche is a pig, and in Mexico it means a car! A traffic jam is called ‘una cola’ in Venezuela; in Chile it is called ‘un taco;’ in Panama it is called ‘tranque;’ and in Puerto Rico it is called ‘un tapon.’

There is always more to say about Spanish and the interesting facts and twists that make the language so intriguing, but I hope that you have enjoyed this article and please feel free to comment about any idioms you have encountered in your studies!

There is always more to say about Spanish and the interesting facts and twists that make the language so intriguing, but I hope this article helps you with all of your
Spanish learning goals!

5. For older patrons, learning a new language can help delay aging.

Talk about the power of words–speaking at least two languages may slow dementia in the aging brain, new research shows.
Scientists were already aware that bilingual young adults and children perform better on tasks dictated by the brain’s executive control system.

Located at the front of the brain, this system is ‘the basis for your ability to think in complex ways, control attention, and do everything we think of as uniquely human thought,’ said Ellen Bialystok, a psychologist at York University in Toronto, Canada.
Even if you do not learn a second language until after middle age, it can still help stave off dementia, York’s Bialystok said.
Being bilingual is one way to keep your brain active–it’s part of the cognitive-reserve approach to brain fitness,’ Bialystok said.
(Paraphrased from the article ‘To stave of Alzheimer’s', National Geographic)

4. Learning Spanish will enhance your travel experience.

Acapulco, Machu Picho, Madrid, Barcelona. Some of the world’s great travel destinations are located in Spanish speaking countries. Get to know the country you are visiting past the tourist traps! We all want the ability to connect with other cultures, and there is nothing like talking to someone in their native toungue. ‘The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page’ St. Augustine.

3. For those who live in the USA, learning Spanish can be an invaluable tool.

Harnessing this tool can lead to opportunities you never thought possible. One customer shared a story with me about how he started learning Spanish, and even though he was far from fluent, he had the opportunity to use it in a great way. He struck up a conversation with a native Spanish speaker in a grocery store and he came to find out that the native Spanish speaker was a business owner who was looking for a long-term cleaning contract for his company office, this customer just happened to own a cleaning company and that one contract he received turned his entire business around. Knowing Spanish in the workforce can give many advantages, especially to those who work in the customer service, business, and medical fields.

2. Studies have shown that those who are bilingual tend to make more than their monolingual counterparts.

Even if you feel learning Spanish is not a necessity in your profession, employers will be delighted to know that they have a bilingual worker if the needed ever arises.

1. It’s fun.

Learning Spanish, or any language for that matter, although hard, is an absolute joy. Think of the wonderful possibilites that will open up! Learning a foreign language can be a hugely rewarding thing.

I hope you have enjoyed these 5 reasons to learn Spanish. Keep studying and I know you will reach your goals!

I hope you have enjoyed these 5 reasons to learn Spanish. Keep studying and I know you will reach your goals!

Have you had a goal to exercise a certain number of times per week, yet you can’t seem to stay dedicated to exercising for more than one day at a time? Have you had a goal to learn Spanish for years, yet you never seem to find time to learn? If you’re not doing these things, it’s probably because you don’t want to do them bad enough. Think about it. You probably watch your favorite TV shows every week, and when it’s football season you might find yourself in front of the TV all weekend long every weekend. You might have other hobbies or even work that gets in the way of these things.

The point is that you are excited for those things and you really want to participate in them. Well, maybe not work, but that’s got to be done so that you can have a computer and read an article like this. For the most part, however, you make time for the things that mean the most to you. So, one thing they have in common is that it can be difficult to make time for them.

Another problem with exercise and learning Spanish is that they are viewed as work. Although both of them certainly require work, they can be fun. If you don’t like to run but enjoy playing basketball, then choose to play basketball for your cardiovascular exercise instead of running. If you don’t like to read through Spanish grammar books, then look into online courses, classes, and software programs instead. If you don’t like to learn alone, include something social in your Spanish lessons. With the advances of social media and video chatting, it is much easier to connect with an expert or someone who is going through the same thing as you. Don’t classify them as work. Do your best to enjoy exercising and learning Spanish.

Another thing that learning Spanish and exercise have in common is that if you don’t keep doing them you’ll slowly lose what you worked so hard to build. If you are working on your endurance in order to run a marathon, you need to run almost everyday. If you stop running, then you will begin to lose some of your endurance. If you are a hardcore body builder, then you need to be lifting weights consistently. Your muscle mass will decrease as you decrease the amount that you lift weights. Likewise in learning Spanish, you need to continually be studying, learning, reviewing, and absorbing the Spanish language. If it’s been a few years since you’ve practiced your Spanish, you’ll find it to be a bit rusty.

You can’t accomplish everything all the time. Life happens, and that’s great. Do your best to accomplish the goals you have set and make time for the most important things. Some may argue that exercising and learning Spanish shouldn’t be considered among the most important things; however, that is only for you to decide. Do what is important to you.

If you decide that you want to learn to speak Spanish, then you can start today. Be consistent, have fun, and make time for the things that are most important to you.

A mistake made by many people is that they believe anything they see or read on the internet just because they found it on the internet. You do not have to be an expert on a topic to publish something on the internet. Research the source, read reviews, and see what others think before you spend money or believe something online.

Also, realize that there might be a reason that something is free online. Why would somebody spend the time to offer you free information? Do they truly care about providing good and honest information for the internet? Think about why they are providing you with the resources at hand.

The internet is commercial. Millions and billions of dollars change hands everyday on the internet. There is nothing wrong with that as long as it is done in an honest way. Making purchases online is the current wave of the current times and the future. Learning online is the also riding the waves of present time. Some have even predicted that learning will move from the traditional classroom to the internet in coming years.

Companies are starting to realize that they must offer something free online to entice potential customers to try their products. Many software companies allow you to try out the software for free before making a purchase. Other companies offer a Lite version in hopes that you will see that it is cool enough to pay for the Premium or Full version. So, to a certain extent you really can learn Spanish free.

When considering the purchase of a Spanish software course, be sure to find out if you can try the course before you buy it. Searching for online reviews can also be helpful. If you consider yourself a free loader, then learn as much as you can online for free. There is a lot of information out there. Beware, however, of the fact that some information may not be correct.

In order for you to truly become conversational in Spanish, you will probably have to spend some money. Look for something that focuses on conversation and comprehension, yet also includes reading and writing in the learning process.

Any Spanish learner can learn Spanish for free through resources provided by Visual Link Spanish. Do your due diligence in research of a good course because you don’t want to waste your money.

None of those reasons are bad reasons to learn Spanish. They are all good reasons, and there are many more good reasons to learn Spanish. Those reasons should not be downgraded with this article.

The best and most lasting reason to learn Spanish is to improve the lives of others. You certainly will benefit from the aforementioned reasons of learning Spanish. Improve and serving others with the Spanish language will change your life and change your perspective on life.

“When you’re feeling down in the dumps, when you feel depressed, when you feel sad, lonely, or even angry, do something good for someone else. Forget about yourself if for only a moment in time. Watch your mood and your attitude change as you do so. You will gain more from serving others than the receptors of your service will.”
-UNKNOWN

I had the great privilege to work with a few friends from France recently. Learning French is not high on my list but I still wanted to make people smile. When someone would ask me how I was doing in French, I would respond in perfect French grammar by saying, “I am very good looking, thank you”. It would catch people off guard and they would smile and laugh.

It doesn’t need to be anything extraordinary, just think of ways that you can brighten people’s days with your Spanish knowledge. Think of the people that you have met in your learning process. What can you say or do for any of your new friends? What is something funny you could say to strangers? Is there anything that you can do for those with whom you are learning?

Dare to be creative and light-hearted. You will find yourself smiling and laughing more. Although you can’t completely neglect yourself and the things that you need to do on a daily basis, you will look forward to the times when you will not be so focused on yourself. Your life will change and become more enjoyable.

Don’t just learn a new language, learn a new way of life. Let your stamp on life be a stamp of service.
It was once said that “by small and simple things shall greater things come to pass”.

The burden of speaking in Spanish will be lightened if you utilize your Spanish to brighten the days of other people. Learn and beware of ways you can help your fellow man.

If you are looking to sell property in Bulgaria, knowing the language will help you interpret unfamiliar words to potential English speaking buyers as well as market the property in Bulgaria to the locals as well.

Most Bulgarians Do not Speak English

When making your way around Bulgaria, you will find that most police officers, public transport workers, service staff, and members of the general public do not understand English. To make things even more confusing, shaking your head from side to side means yes and nodding means “no”! This is why a basic understanding of the Bulgarian language is essential.

The Bulgarian Alphabet

The Bulgarian language bears very little resemblance to our alphabet, as it uses the Cyrillic alphabet. However, it is possible to memorize the sounds of each letter so that you can read signs out loud and read from an English-Bulgarian dictionary to make yourself understood.

Ways to Learn

There are many ways that you can learn Bulgarian before moving to your property in Bulgaria. Here are a few of the more popular methods:

Bulgarian Language classes: These might be offered by your local community centre or school, and are a great way to practice your conversational skills in a group environment.

Language Learning CDs: These can be great for learning on your own, and you can listen to them while driving, cleaning, running, or anytime.

Reading Bulgarian newspapers: Get your hands on a few local publications to practice deciphering the confusing Cyrillic alphabet.

Interactive CD ROMs: There are many forms of language learning software out there that teach through games, quizzes, and other fun methods.

Speaking with a native Bulgarian: This is the best way to practice your conversation skills and refine your spoken Bulgarian.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but be patient. The more you learn the easier and more fun the experience of living in Bulgaria will be!

When moving to a new property in Bulgaria, it is a good idea to learn the basics of the language so that you can make yourself understood.

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Technical Translation as a field has been recognized, studied and developed since 1960 and its root was founded from the field of translation studies. This field used to have more emphasis on the source language from which the text is translated, but recently its importance has shifted to focus on the intended audience and the purpose of the translation. This movement has resulted from the fact that out of the entire text, only a very small portion consists of the terminology, the rest is, like all other literature, language. The focus has been shifted to allow the translation to maintain the natural style of the source language and deliver that to the target language while maintaining the terminologies.

Technical Translation is the largest field of professional translation nowadays, as the necessity to transmit knowledge has increased faster than any other needs of the modern humans, thanks to globalization and as research nowadays is carried out on a global scale, it is more important than ever to have proper translations of technical documents to maintain the balance in a global team of researchers. Currently, about ninety percent of all translations carried out on a professional scale is technical translation which provides a clear indication of the importance of the field.

The task of performing a Technical Translation is not an easy task and as such, requires the translator to be a highly skilled individual. This is mainly because the technical translator’s role is to be an information transmitter as well as a creator of meaningful knowledge. It is found that technical translators often times create new meaning to the document while translating rather than recreating the original document. This is the primary concern while choosing a technical translator. The translator must have a proper working knowledge of the subject of translation and must know the importance of expressions in both the source and target language as these are the most prominent factors which determine the validity of the translation and thus the usefulness of the translated document.

It is important for writers of Technical Translation to work within a certain scope as their knowledge of the subject is very important to the actual translating procedure; as a result, most of the technical translators come from a cross-curricular background. This is the main reason why technical translators often stick to a single subject in their translations, for example a translator who specializes in translating medical documents will not prefer to translate an engineering document as that would require the translator to study up on the topic and then attempt the translation. However, any attempt like that is often met with severe error on the translation as technical translations require in-depth knowledge of the subject to translate.

It is quite possible to complete a Technical Translation with the aid of computer assisted translation or machine translation, as documents that mostly deal with mechanics or engineering can easily be translated using machine translations because of the direct references to the terminologies in these documents. However, the document still needs to be checked by a translator well versed in the subject to check for error within the document as machine translations are error prone and often create completely meaningless translations. This is primarily because machine translators generate the translation depending on the rules embedded within them. This is not absolutely accurate as the rules are set by linguists and developing these rules are very time consuming and requires a thorough knowledge of the source and target languages. The machine then attempts to create the most probable translation while following the rules set in it. This is the most accurate form of machine translation.

Another technique employed in computer assisted translation is the data-driven translation where the Technical Translation is performed based on a myriad of previously collected data and statistical analysis to determine most possible matches between the source and target languages. This method is less accurate but is also less expensive to develop. Although, machine translation is quite accurate, there is no absolute guarantee of accuracy in machine translations. With technical documents, even the slightest error can convert an informative paper into garbage, so, there will always be a need for specialized translators to perform Technical Translation.

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It depends upon how much time you can put into the learning process. Obviously, most of us are not able to travel to a foreign country to be completely immersed in the new language and culture. Most of us live very busy lives. What is interesting is that when something is very important to us we can usually make time for that thing. If learning Spanish is something important to you, I suggest that you make it a priority for at least 20 minutes per day.

It depends upon your own personal level of comfortability. Some people will feel comfortable when they really haven’t progressed much. Others won’t feel comfortable until they are fluent. The problem with feeling comfortable is that it can kill the hunger needed to continue learning. As long as you continue learning, you should feel comfortable and confident after a month or 2 of daily study and practice.

It depends upon the methods you choose for your learning. I suggest that you speak Spanish as much as possible. You should spend an equal or slightly less amount of time listening to native speakers. You should spend the rest of your time reading and writing. If you can find a Spanish-learning software program that integrates all of these, then I think you should consider purchasing that program. Obviously, if you can travel to a foreign country and be completely immersed in the language and culture, then you should do that. There is no method out there that is better than being in a foreign country and learning that language. Also, do not make attending a class once a week the only thing you do.

Feeling comfortable with the Spanish language depends upon your age and learning ability. You can learn a language at any age. You will simply have to work harder at it if you are a bit older in age. Some people seem to have a knack for learning languages, and others learn with a little bit more work. Avoid comparing yourself to others and driving yourself crazy. Learn from others, but learn at your own pace and achieve your own goals.

I hope that this will give you a little guidance. Know that you can feel comfortable learning so that you can speak Spanish. It doesn’t matter what you do and where you are from. If you have a desire to learn and you are willing to put forth the effort, you can do it!

Shortly after enrolling in a class or paying for a class, there is a decline in excitement for a lot of people. That is a natural result of work. Setting goals and dreaming big is generally more fun than working toward those goals. When the excitement level drops off, a lot of people simply stop working toward their goal. They lose motivation. One reason why people stop learning is motivation. So, if you are losing motivation, think about the big picture. What do you want to accomplish and why?

I understand that people lose motivation when the excitement level grows dim. That is not the biggest mistake people make though, in my opinion. I believe that having fear is the biggest mistake made. You might be wondering how fear has anything to do with learning Spanish. Most people are naturally afraid to make mistakes. Nobody wants to sound stupid. Actually, there certainly are people out there who seem to want to sound stupid.

A common thought is that “it will take forever to learn Spanish, and I’ll probably sound like an idiot anyway. I’ll just stop now rather than waste my time.” That is fear. Fear of sounding like an idiot. How many people like to be told that they are afraid? Not very many I assume. Don’t let fear and doubt enter your mind. It can stop you in your tracks and deter you from learning and growing.

You will make mistakes. Don’t be afraid. Laugh about them, learn from them, and move on. When I was learning Spanish I unknowingly said a lot of stupid and offensive things. Sure, it was a little embarrassing at the moment, but I got past those moments. I laughed about them and moved on. You can do the same thing. Don’t be a person who is afraid. Be somebody who tackles the task at hand. Recognize fear when it enters your heart and mind. Crush it with confidence, optimism, and hard work. You can do it!

Remember that faith is the opposite of fear. Believe in your ability to learn Spanish. Use good resources, be confident, and work hard!

Study Frequently

Research shows that language students learn more effectively and retain more when they study frequently and for shorter periods of time. It is important to try and study each day, and several times a day, if at all possible. Do you remember how when you were in high school or college and your teacher always said that the best way to study on a project or homework was doing a little bit each day and not putting it off until the end? Yeah, they were right.

Focus on Key Vocabulary and Know it Well

During my years of taking piano lessons, my teacher once shared a story about a student who had already played a little piano before signing up for piano lessons. The student arrived with a few piano song books and the teacher asked for him to play what he knew, so the student opened up a song, played a handful of verses perfectly,and then abruptly stopped, saying, that is as far as I have got. The student then played a few more pieces all the same way, he did not know the song in its entirety, but what he did know, he knew perfectly. This can do wonders for anyone trying to learn Spanish! How many people know a few dozen or so phrases sort of or might be able to mumble a handful of sentences but they lack even decent pronunciation or accent of the words. If your learning just how to say hi and respond with how your feeling, study it until you know it well, and just as importantly, can pronounce it effectively. Then feel free to continue.

Speak Out Loud

This key might seem obvious, but I encounter people every day that ask me how they can improve their Spanish, but yet they never actually speak it. Well all know that speaking to a native Spanish speaker or someone who is fluent in Spanish is the best way to go, but what if that option is not readily available to you? Take full advantage of repeating the phrases and grammar that you listen to while practicing, be it a CD or software program on your computer. Practice repeating phrases and vocabulary out loud in the shower, in your car, whenever you get the chance. Have you ever met someone and they say they understand a lot of Spanish but they can not speak it, and you think to yourself, oh yeah, you must be like those really smart people who just happen to be bad test takers. Well, listening to a language, and actually speaking it, saying the words out loud, are two different skills that engage two entirely different parts of the brain. Speak out loud as much as you possibly can.

Hopefully these tips will be helpful as you learn how to speak Spanish. Remember consistency and practice are the two most powerful tools you can use to achieve Spanish fluency.

Hopefully these tips will be helpful as you learn how to speak Spanish. Remember consistency and practice are the two most powerful tools you can use to achieve Spanish fluency.