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Spanish History Courses
Spanish to their children … and You!
Today many people want to study Spanish. There is great interest in the field of children and Spanish. Some just want to keep up with homework for their children. Some parents want their children to speak Spanish because of its importance in their future. All these parents can get help http://www.BooksLibros.com/SpanishForNinos.htm
Other people study Spanish because they are preparing for a trip to Argentina, while it is still a bargain destination. Of course, Spain is a wealth of attractions: the majesty of 12th century mosque in Cordoba and the rarity of Gaudi's unfinished cathedral in Barcelona.
Many young people feel it is important to be bilingual in the shrinking world of today. Their work brings them into contact with Spanish speaking clients and customers and could lead in traveling to Spanish speaking countries. This motivates to try to learn Spanish.
Even the success of Spanish-speaking movie stars has led some to want to see their favorite act in their own language. Penelope Cruz is excellent in "Volver" and Antonio Banderas says he will soon make a movie in Spanish with his wife Melanie Griffiths.
Seafood, tacos, empanadas, enchiladas, and other Spanish and Latin American food is delicious and have a rich and varied background. Their names also tell stories of their ingredients and their history.
The phenomenon of salsa and other Latin rhythms has many who wants to understand the text of the favorite dance pieces. When not on the track dance, some are starting to work in Spanish.
Perhaps the most important reason is that knowing Spanish monolingual people fall in touch with its vibrant, friendly neighbors of Spain and from the Rio Grande to Patagonia. To be in contact with them gives an infusion of its values and traditions.
For free demonstrations of lessons and recommendations of the Spanish main courses go to:
http://www.InglesParaLatinos.com/SpanishCourses.htm
Spanish fans (a Spanish word good!) can find books on all topics and in all levels http://www.BooksLibros.com/LibrosEnEspanol.php
About the Author
Frank Gerace Ph.D has served in Latin America in United Nations and national Educational and Communication Projects, and has taught in Bolivian and Peruvian Universities. He currently teaches English in New York City at a CUNY college as well as maintaining a strong bilingual presence on the web. He provides guidance on accent reduction and the proper American English accent at http://www.GoodAccent.com. He also offers resources for Spanish Speaking learners of English at http://www.InglesParaLatinos.com and for English speaking learners of Spanish at http://www.InglesParaLatinos.com/SpanishCourses.htm . He also maintains a blog at http://www.InglesParaHispanos.blogspot.com .