#spanishwords

[mondlylanguages]

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[lasrebranders]

Phrases in Spanish you say when you don’t want to get up from bed 😴

Si en las mañanas tienes mucho sueño, no puedes levantarte y pospones tu alarma una y otra vez, este vocabulario es para ti. Son 10 expresiones en español que puedes decir cuando no quieres levantarte de la cama, ¡Buenos días!

If in the morning you are very sleepy, you can’t get up and you snooze your alarm over and over again, this vocabulary is for you. These are 10 expressions in Spanish that you can say when you don't want to get out of bed, good morning!

 ¡Quiero dormir más! - I want to sleep more!

Todavía tengo sueño - I'm still sleepy

No he dormido nada - I haven't slept at all

¡Es demasiado temprano para levantarme! - It's too early to get up!

No he salido de mi cama y ya quiero regresar - I haven't gotten out of bed and I want to come back already

Quiero dormir para toda la vida - I want to sleep for my entire life

Qué rico dormí, quiero dormir más - I slept really tight, I want to sleep more

Cinco minutos más - Five more minutes

Tengo que levantarme pero no quiero - I have to get up but I don't want to

¿Porqué cuando aplazo la alarma el tiempo pasa tan rápido? - Why when I snooze my alarm the time goes by so quickly?

✨ ¿Cuál es tu expresión favorita? ¡Deja tu comentario! | What’s your favorite expression? Leave your comment!

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[innovativelanguagelearning]

Benefits (& risks) of dating in a foreign language! + tips to make it work

Being able to speak freely with native speakers is an amazing ability in itself, but being able to speak freely to a whole new group of people opens you up to possible new relationships. 

Most people don’t realize that spending the time to build relationships in a foreign language can actually help you improve your language skills dramatically.

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1. Benefits of dating in a foreign language

First, It’s motivational

One of the greatest struggles for anyone learning a second language is motivation. Nine times out of ten, learners start out their language learning journey with loads of enthusiasm; only to see it gradually wane over time. Try as they may it’s difficult to maintain the spark they once shared with their new language.

So why not borrow energy from a different part of your life?

When you make relationships with people in your target language all the excitement of a new relationship carries directly over into your learning.

Second, It makes language learning practical

Studying vocabulary and grammar is a vital part of language learning whether you use a podcast, textbook, app, or find yourself in a classroom. However, as great as studying is, a language really only starts to come alive once you start using it in everyday life.

Building relationships with native speakers will give you the chance to talk in your target language often. Furthermore it will be in a way that feels natural. You’ll learn words in the context, which is hugely important.

Third, It's fun.

One of the greatest benefits is that it allows you practice without having it feel like practice.

Often times you’ll find yourself so wrapped up in the conversation that you forget you’re using a foreign language. This takes a lot of the pressure off, and helps you focus on communication over trying to speak absolutely perfectly.

You also get to learn about a whole new culture from your partner or friends so you are not only learning language skills but also about the cultures that surround your target language.

2. The risks of dating in a foreign language

First, It’s easy to miscommunicate

When it comes to relationships, people can easily misunderstand each other. So it can be hard when building relationships in your target language when you or your partner's lack of ability in each other’s respective native tongue can lead to miscommunications that would otherwise be avoidable.

Second, Your language skills could suffer if your relationships don't work out

If all your language practice is wrapped in one person, and your relationship with that person doesn’t work out, then your language learning could take a huge hit. So it's best not to put all your hopes for language growth on one area, relationship or otherwise. You don't want to risk losing motivation, so try to find it in many different areas.

3. An idea for building relationships in a foreign language

Make Games out of getting to know one another

Sometimes opening up in any relationship can be hard. Add in the added struggle of a new language and it can feel impossible to share your true feelings with others.

So instead of trying to take first interactions so seriously and talking about the usual things like the weather or work, try to ask new interesting questions.

Try to figure out what the other person's hobbies are without asking directly. Or what kind of job they have. This will give you a chance to stretch your language skills in a new way and you will probably get some funny answers out of it too. Being comfortable being silly or making language mistakes is a great way to bond with someone even if you have just met.

Relationships in a foreign language have a lot more benefits to offer than it does drawbacks. Don't be scared to open up to people and make mistakes.

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[spanishpod101]

You will almost always be able to say any of these three to mean “I’m sorry”, but remember it anyways! You don’t want to say perdón if your friend gets food poisoning! 🙇

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Spanish ⚔ English Battle # 2

[elephantsremember]

Hello people

I finished uni.

I’m very lost, and I miss studying which is something I never thought I’d say.

So, I decided to kick my Spanish learning up a notch and I’m going to follow a whole new load of langblrs! Hook me up with any of your faves/like this post if you’re a Spanish langblr!

[abyss87-blog1]

HOLY SHIT!!! I can't believe it I just can't. Yesterday I was doing my homework and I had to use a dictionary but I didn't have the English version only English/Spanish version. So I was skipping threw and I came upon the word 'clover' and I read the Description, clover in Spanish is Trébol and we all know Trébol sign is clover. My mind was so blown I looked for the other executives signs (I couldn't find Pikas though). Now I know why Law's crew is called the heart pirate's not that he's a surgeon and likes to take people's hearts but heart in Spanish is Corazón, this blew me off the farthest I just couldn't believe it!! If you knew already congrats!