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When having a conversation with an adult person, or getting to know an adult person, you may ask them, "Are you married?"
The expression, "Are you married?" is a common expression people ask each other when meeting for the first time, catching up after a long time, having a conversion, etc.
So without further ado, let's ...more
As we were driving through the streets of Boa Vista some months ago, and we gazed upon the hundreds of Venezuelans dwelling in the streets and pavements, I said to my friend, "this is 8th wonder of the world!"
Indeed, it is a marvel that a country so rich in resources, and a people once so ...more
Building a website that the search engines love can be a bit of a challenge. Everyone wants their website to appear at the first ten results of Google and other major search engines for the keyword or keyword term of their choice. But if there are, say, 100 such websites all competing, how is that ...more
This article was first published on the 16th of September, 2019 by Patrick Carpen.
Is the world on the brink of World War 3? It would seem so. Even though it is something that would prove ultimately disastrous for human lives, some of the most powerful people are playing dangerous games with the world we live ...more
A number of Colombian businessmen whom the United States accuses of having connections with Nicolas Maduro has been the latest to suffer from United States' sanctions aimed at crippling the Maduro Regime.
Alex Nain Saab Moran and his two brothers Amir and Luis, among others, were accused of helping the Maduro regime "corruptly profit from ...more
In earlier lessons, we've learned how to say common expressions such as courteous greetings and "how are you" and their possible responses.
Another common expression in everyday conversation is "what are you doing?" When learning a new language, it is important to learn how to say "what are you doing?" and the possible variants and ...more
This article was first published on the 17th of September, 2019 by Patrick Carpen.
Trump has said that John Bolton was "too soft" on Venezuela and that John Bolton was "holding him back" on Venezuela. Sounds like a pit bull ready to break free from its chain.
Earlier this year, John Bolton had pulled a stunt to ...more
This article was first published on the 16th of September, 2019 by Patrick Carpen
...and a little disclaimer...
In many of my news reports and commentaries, I'm highly critical of United States' actions and its appetite for meddling in the affairs of independent nations. However, I'd like to set the record straight that I harbor neither anti-american ...more
With a cold war ensuing between Venezuela and Colombia and the Rio Treaty invoked against Venezuela, it seems as though the stage has been set for military action against the Maduro Regime. And all that's needed now is for Colombia to fire one bullet across the border to Venezuela and cry foul. Once Venezuela responds ...more
If you're learning Spanish, it is essential that you learn how to say the months of the year in Spanish.
Here we go.
Months of the Year - Meses del Año
January - Enero
February - Febrero
March - Marzo
April - Abril
May - Mayo
June - Junio
July - Julio
August - Agosto
September - Septiembre
October - Octubre
November - Noviembre
December - Diciembre
Meses ...more
The light shone into the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.
In the old testament of the Bible, the prophet Isaiah prophesies: The people living in darkness has seen a great light.
Jesus is that light. He is the light of the world. Jesus also says, "I am the way, the truth and the life." ...more
War is a time of misery and death, but the cruelest of all wars is a civil war - a nation divided - and Ireland has had its share. The story below, entitled the "Sniper" was written by Irishman Liam O'Flaherty. It was first published during the first week of the Irish Civil War - ...more
When Maduro, acting on intelligence that Colombia was plotting his overthrow with the United States, sent troops to the border with Colombia, the anti-invasion military exercises were only meant to secure Venezeula's border. Venezuela wasn't attacking anyone. It was simply exercising its right to self-defense, security and national protection.
But all of this was part of ...more
When we meet someone for the first time in the day, or after some interval of days, weeks, months etc, we may greet that person by asking how he or she is doing.
We may say, "how are you?"
The usual response to "how are you?" is "I'm fine thank you." Let's learn how to say ...more
This article was first published on the 14th of September, 2019 by Patrick Carpen.
The Iran-affiliated rebel group in Yemen, called "Houthi" today claimed responsibility for a drone attack on two of Saudi Arabia's oil refineries.
The attacks, which were carried out sometime on Saturday, 13th of September, 2019, has set ablaze two major oil refineries in ...more
Just having an "essential" vocabulary might make it possible for you to express yourself in Spanish to a limited extent. And knowing the "common expressions" might help you carry on a limited conversation.
But where do you go from there? That simply isn't enough! You need more words in your vocabulary! You need to be able ...more
Red - RojoOrange - NaranjaYellow - AmarilloGreen - VerdeBlue - AzulIndigo - ÍndigoViolet - Violeta
But what a minute! What about black and white! OK, so black and white are necessarily in the rainbow, but they are two of the most basic colors! So let's include them!
Black - Negro
White - Blanco
So you just learned all the ...more
The last thing Venezuelans want at this point in time is a civil war. A country battered by starvation, sickness and suffering simply cannot take any more.
Nevertheless, by recognizing the leader of the National Assembly, Jaun Guaido, as the interim president of Venezuela, it would seem like that is what the United States is pushing ...more
Good morning - Buenos días
Good afternoon - Buenas tardes
Good evening - Buenas Noches
Goodnight - Buena Noches
Buenos días.
Buenas tardes.
Buenas Noches.
Buena ...more
In order to become fluent in Spanish, or any other language for that matter, it is important to know how to say the numbers of that language. Of course, you don't need to memorize every number from 1 to 1 million. By learning the basics and understanding the "patterns," the formation of numbers will come ...more
In addition to building up a wide vocabulary, you need to become familiar with certain common expressions which occur in any language.
These includes greetings such as "good morning" or "good afternoon."
Here are some other examples of common expressions.
How are you?
What are you doing today?
How old are you?
Are you married?
Where do you live?
What work do ...more
This article was first published on the 12th of September, 2019 by Patrick Carpen.
Russian Roulette (pronounced roolay) is a torture technique in which a gun (revolver) loaded with only one round is aimed at the head of the victim and the trigger pulled. The chances that the round would be fired is 1 in 6. ...more
Days of the Week - Días de la Semana
Sunday - DomingoMonday - LunesTuesday - MartesWednesday - Miércoles Thurday - JuevesFriday - ViernesSaturday - Sábado
Días de la Semana.
Domingo.Lunes.Martes.Miércoles.Jueves.Viernes.Sábado.
...more
This article was first published on the 11th of September, 2019.
Acting on intelligence that Colombia is plotting with the United States to overthrow his government, Nicolas Maduro yesterday mobilized 150,000 troops which arrived at the border with Colombia on the 10th of September, 2019 - as had been scheduled a week before.
While the Venezuelan ...more
This article was first published on the 11th of September, 2019 by Patrick Carpen.
September 11, 2001 is a day that will be forever etched into the hearts of millions of people. It is a day that so many people wish neither to remember nor to forget.
For some, it is a story of wonder and ...more
Welcome to Learn Spanish the Fun Way by Patrick Carpen.
Here you'll find lots of tools and resources to learn Spanish the Fun Way.
Have fun.
Learn Spanish Through Songs
Some of our lessons will focus on learning Spanish in one of the most fun and recreational manners possible - through songs. Let's get started with this hit song ...more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJQP7kiw5Fk
Let's learn a new Spanish Song Today: Despacito.
In Spanish, "Despacito" means slowly. In this hit song, the singer
tells his romantic partner, "let's start slowly, then let it run wild."
In the same way, you must start your journey into a new language slowly, then let it run wild.
Have fun learning a new Spanish ...more