New class schedule for the Rosarito Spanish Study Group as of July 2, 2012:
*Hotel Corona Plaza
Mondays:
Advanced session from 11.30 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.
Beginning session from 1.00 P.M. to 2.15 P.M.
A NEW Introductory Beginner class from 2.30 P.M. to 3.45 P.M.
Club Marena
Tuesdays:
Beginning session from 11.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.
Intermediate session from 12.30 P.M. to 1.30 P.M.
Thursdays:
Beginning session from 11.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.
Advanced session from 12.30 P.M. to 2.00 P.M.
For further information:
Susana Schinkel - Ph: 664.631.2283
Email: <sschinkel@yahoo.com>
*Hotel Corona Plaza Rosarito
Calle del Cedro #151, Rosarito 22710, Mexico
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lunes, julio 02, 2012
sábado, marzo 31, 2012
Another Rosarito Spanish Study Group Change
Cost:
New Location:
Notes:
*I intend to convene review sessions for the Study Group at Restaurante Puesta del Sol on Monday 2 April, from 11:30 - 02:00. Please inform any students/or prospective students with whom you are in contact.
* I was recently asked if there was a "starting point" for a beginning student to attend class; the answer is yes. Your starting point is that moment in time you decide to participate in the Study Group. To begin, you must agree to participate in a module of six progressive sessions. You need to have the "ganas" and flexibility to learn both forms of the Spanish you encounter here in Baja California. I call these language forms "educated Spanish" and "survival Spanish."
*Bring a writing instrument, a notebook, and index cards.
Day and Time:
• Starting Monday, April 9, 2012
• Advanced class - 11:30 A.M.
• Intermediate class - 12:30 P.M.
• Beginning class - 1:30 P.M.
• As per agreement with la Profesora
• I do not stipulate to anyone the cost, or tuition, for any of her classes. If pressed for a figure, I merely comment that her fees are reasonable, and they are none of my business. When she is not available for a class, the members of the Study Group are encouraged to conduct reviews with each other which costs nothing.
• During my discussion with the manager of restaurante Puesta del Sol on Monday, he indicated that the members of the Study Group are expected to purchase drinks while they occupy table space. Tipping the waiter is helpful to all concerned.
• Your study guide, which is required for the Beginning and Intermediate sessions, costs about $12.00 to print.
• Restaurante Puesta del Sol, which is located at Hotel Pueblito Inn, Blvd. Benito Juárez No. 286, Playas de Rosarito B.C., cp 22710, (On the east side of the boulevard, three buildings north of the yellow "Elektra" store, which is located at the corner of Calle Tijuana & Blvd. Benito Juárez).
Tel: (661)612.2516/2667, Lada (Larga Distancia) 01800.027.5196. International (Dialing from a U.S. phone exchange): 1(888)203.8368.
• Directions over the phone may be obtained from Lorenzo, the restaurant manager, by dialing the hotel and asking to be connected to him (x705).
*I intend to convene review sessions for the Study Group at Restaurante Puesta del Sol on Monday 2 April, from 11:30 - 02:00. Please inform any students/or prospective students with whom you are in contact.
*Much of the "survival Spanish" we learn is not found in books, but can be very helpful to a non-native speaker.
*Bring a Spanish or English/Spanish dictionary. Feel free to refer to it often.
*Bring a writing instrument, a notebook, and index cards.
Saludos a todos,
Pat
domingo, marzo 04, 2012
miércoles, enero 12, 2011
martes, enero 11, 2011
ROSARITO SPANISH STUDY GROUP - TODAY'S WORD(S)
LELO (Mex.) - SILLY, "GOOFY," DISPLAYING A PHYSICALLY UNSTEADY OR IMPEDED MANNER.
Le or Les cannot be combined with Lo, La, Los, or Las; Le and Les change to Se when used together with these direct object pronouns..
Example: Roberto le mandó las flores a ella. Roberto se las mandó.
Roberto sent (to her) the flowers (to her). Roberto sent to her them (the flowers).
Note: When using the inflected form of a verb, the indirect object pronoun precedes the direct object pronoun, which in turn, preceeds the inflected verb.
The command form is an exception, i.e., Damelo, or Ven damelo (the indirect object and direct object pronouns follow the command form).
Give me it. (or Give it to me) or Come here and give it to me (familiar). The latter phrase may denote a brusque and demanding manner.
Lalo* decided to give it to him. Lalo decidía a darselo.
*Lalo is a name of Latin origin, and the meaning of Lalo is "to sing a lullaby."
There is an "IT" in Spanish.
~~~One-time Schedule Change~~~
A mayor's meeting with the expatriate community is scheduled for Monday, January 17, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at the Rosarito Beach Hotel; a State Governor's representative will also attend. The meeting will conflict with our class. Therefore, the class will be rescheduled to be held on Friday.
LELO (Mex.) - SILLY, "GOOFY," DISPLAYING A PHYSICALLY UNSTEADY OR IMPEDED MANNER.
Le or Les cannot be combined with Lo, La, Los, or Las; Le and Les change to Se when used together with these direct object pronouns..
Example: Roberto le mandó las flores a ella. Roberto se las mandó.
Roberto sent (to her) the flowers (to her). Roberto sent to her them (the flowers).
Note: When using the inflected form of a verb, the indirect object pronoun precedes the direct object pronoun, which in turn, preceeds the inflected verb.
The command form is an exception, i.e., Damelo, or Ven damelo (the indirect object and direct object pronouns follow the command form).
Give me it. (or Give it to me) or Come here and give it to me (familiar). The latter phrase may denote a brusque and demanding manner.
Lalo* decided to give it to him. Lalo decidía a darselo.
*Lalo is a name of Latin origin, and the meaning of Lalo is "to sing a lullaby."
There is an "IT" in Spanish.
~~~One-time Schedule Change~~~
A mayor's meeting with the expatriate community is scheduled for Monday, January 17, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at the Rosarito Beach Hotel; a State Governor's representative will also attend. The meeting will conflict with our class. Therefore, the class will be rescheduled to be held on Friday.
domingo, enero 02, 2011
A JOKE THAT TURNED INTO A SPANISH LESSON
An email joke was re-sent with additional commentary, since it was ripe with a certain linguistic humor, which in turn sparked a discussion that related to lessons that we are covering in the Rosarito Study Group:
The Joke:
A SPANISH Teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.
'House' for instance, is feminine: 'la casa.'
'Pencil,' however, is masculine: 'el lapiz.'
A student asked, 'What gender is 'computer'?'
Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether computer' should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.
The men's group decided that 'computer' should definitely be of the feminine gender (la computadora) because:
1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic;
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else;
3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; and
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.
(THIS GETS BETTER!)
The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine ('el computador'), because:
1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;
2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; and
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model.
The women won.
An email joke was re-sent with additional commentary, since it was ripe with a certain linguistic humor, which in turn sparked a discussion that related to lessons that we are covering in the Rosarito Study Group:
The Joke:
A SPANISH Teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.
'House' for instance, is feminine: 'la casa.'
'Pencil,' however, is masculine: 'el lapiz.'
A student asked, 'What gender is 'computer'?'
Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether computer' should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.
The men's group decided that 'computer' should definitely be of the feminine gender (la computadora) because:
1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic;
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else;
3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; and
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.
(THIS GETS BETTER!)
The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine ('el computador'), because:
1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;
2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; and
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model.
The women won.
jueves, diciembre 30, 2010
ROSARITO SPANISH STUDY GROUP - Today's word
el ñoño - a "mamby-pamby" or "mama's boy." Can be used as "nerd" in Mexico. Another expression for the same thing is "teto" (although this can also border on a meaning of just "silly" or "daft").
A Mexican comic caracter
In Panama, el ñoño can be used for someone who cries often.
el ñoño - a "mamby-pamby" or "mama's boy." Can be used as "nerd" in Mexico. Another expression for the same thing is "teto" (although this can also border on a meaning of just "silly" or "daft").
A Mexican comic caracter
In Panama, el ñoño can be used for someone who cries often.
miércoles, diciembre 08, 2010
ROSARITO SPANISH STUDY GROUP (Tuesday & Thursday sessions)
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beginner's classes will be conducted at the Club Marena old club house. The classes are designed for those who have little or no experience with the Spanish language.
Sessions begin on Tuesday, the 11th of January, from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Club Marena is at Km 38.5, on the Tijuana-Ensenada "free road."
Directions heading south from Rosarito (paralleling the toll road):
After you pass Las Rocas Hotel, you will see a 5-story tall statue of Jesus on the east side of the toll road (can’t miss it). Once you pass Jesus, look for a series of tall white buildings on the coastal side of the free road; that is Club Marena.
When you turn off the highway into the complex, the guard caseta will be directly in front of you. Ask the guard to direct you to the old club house.
Bring a Spanish dictionary or an English-Spanish dictionary, 3X5 index cards, and note-keeping materials.
Another Beginning group is currently in progress on Mondays in Rosarito, at the Las Mañanitas restaurant in Rosarito. The classes are held from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
The Intermediate group meets every Monday at 12 Noon at Las Mañanitas.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beginner's classes will be conducted at the Club Marena old club house. The classes are designed for those who have little or no experience with the Spanish language.
Sessions begin on Tuesday, the 11th of January, from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Club Marena is at Km 38.5, on the Tijuana-Ensenada "free road."
Directions heading south from Rosarito (paralleling the toll road):
After you pass Las Rocas Hotel, you will see a 5-story tall statue of Jesus on the east side of the toll road (can’t miss it). Once you pass Jesus, look for a series of tall white buildings on the coastal side of the free road; that is Club Marena.
When you turn off the highway into the complex, the guard caseta will be directly in front of you. Ask the guard to direct you to the old club house.
Bring a Spanish dictionary or an English-Spanish dictionary, 3X5 index cards, and note-keeping materials.
Another Beginning group is currently in progress on Mondays in Rosarito, at the Las Mañanitas restaurant in Rosarito. The classes are held from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
The Intermediate group meets every Monday at 12 Noon at Las Mañanitas.
martes, diciembre 07, 2010
Rosarito Spanish Study Group (Monday sessions)
There will be no formal class sessions until January 10th, 2011.
However, the Study Group will be available to those who desire to participate in self-directed study sessions on the regularly scheduled Mondays during December and January. Please go to the meeting room at Las Mañanitas if your schedule permits and interact with other members of the group:
Intermediate group - 12 Noon until 1 P.M.
Beginner group - 1:30 P.M. until 2:30 P.M.
There will be no formal class sessions until January 10th, 2011.
However, the Study Group will be available to those who desire to participate in self-directed study sessions on the regularly scheduled Mondays during December and January. Please go to the meeting room at Las Mañanitas if your schedule permits and interact with other members of the group:
Intermediate group - 12 Noon until 1 P.M.
Beginner group - 1:30 P.M. until 2:30 P.M.
miércoles, abril 21, 2010
Rosarito Spanish Study Group
The Study Group holds formal classes every Monday at Las Mañanitas restaurant on Bulevar Juárez cater-corner from Waldo's $1 store in Playas de Rosarito. The intermediate session meets at 12 Noon, beginners at 1:30 PM. The advanced session is at 3:00 PM and is conducted entirely in Spanish.
Each group member is expected to bring a personal English/Spanish or Spanish dictionary, 3X5 cards, note paper, and a writing instrument. A study guide is provided by the instructor which costs $12. A nominal fee $24 is required for completion of a six-week class module. If an individual does not attend a class during a module he or she has registered in, the missed class must be completed by a "make up" assignment with the teacher, or the fee for the missed session will be forfeited.
No members of the study group will be required to pay a class fee for a session in which the Profesora is absent.
The classes are held whenever the teacher is available. If the teacher is not available for some reason, the group maintains the class schedule, meets at the same time and studies material which she assigns to each class session for completion in her absence.
The Spanish Study group publishes a loose ongoing discussion at this blog site which covers material presented during classes, points emphasized by the Profesora, questions by students, or class logistics. Any participant in The Rosarito Spanish Study Group can contribute material for the blog.
Caution must be observed when parking your vehicle, as a student was recently carjacked at gunpoint when he dismounted from his vehicle in the parking lot next to the restaurant.
The Study Group holds formal classes every Monday at Las Mañanitas restaurant on Bulevar Juárez cater-corner from Waldo's $1 store in Playas de Rosarito. The intermediate session meets at 12 Noon, beginners at 1:30 PM. The advanced session is at 3:00 PM and is conducted entirely in Spanish.
Each group member is expected to bring a personal English/Spanish or Spanish dictionary, 3X5 cards, note paper, and a writing instrument. A study guide is provided by the instructor which costs $12. A nominal fee $24 is required for completion of a six-week class module. If an individual does not attend a class during a module he or she has registered in, the missed class must be completed by a "make up" assignment with the teacher, or the fee for the missed session will be forfeited.
No members of the study group will be required to pay a class fee for a session in which the Profesora is absent.
The classes are held whenever the teacher is available. If the teacher is not available for some reason, the group maintains the class schedule, meets at the same time and studies material which she assigns to each class session for completion in her absence.
The Spanish Study group publishes a loose ongoing discussion at this blog site which covers material presented during classes, points emphasized by the Profesora, questions by students, or class logistics. Any participant in The Rosarito Spanish Study Group can contribute material for the blog.
Caution must be observed when parking your vehicle, as a student was recently carjacked at gunpoint when he dismounted from his vehicle in the parking lot next to the restaurant.
jueves, febrero 11, 2010
THE ROSARITO SPANISH STUDY GROUP IS MOVING
The Study Group is desirous of migrating as many students as possible from the Las Mañanitas site.
We are looking for an accessible meeting facility in the Rosarito area that is free from noise, perhaps at a homeowner's association, which would avail itself to the group.
Is such a meeting area available near you? If any of you are agreeable to discuss this with Susana or me, we will be at the regularly scheduled noon study group sessions on Mondays and Fridays at Las Mañanitas.
Saludos,
Pat
The Study Group is desirous of migrating as many students as possible from the Las Mañanitas site.
We are looking for an accessible meeting facility in the Rosarito area that is free from noise, perhaps at a homeowner's association, which would avail itself to the group.
Is such a meeting area available near you? If any of you are agreeable to discuss this with Susana or me, we will be at the regularly scheduled noon study group sessions on Mondays and Fridays at Las Mañanitas.
Saludos,
Pat
lunes, enero 11, 2010
Rosarito Spanish Study Group (Session I Classwork & Assignments on Monday, January 11, 2010)
From: Arlene Sieman
Basically, hand in Lesson 10 as a test. Make pages first. I did mine in the book and handed those copies in so I have my work done in the book.
All she did today was drill us on sentences - asking questions. We did do Lesson 11 last week so you can review that and do it if you haven't done it.
For homework do 5 sentences with action, using all yo, tu, el/ella/usted, nosotros and ellos/ellas/usteds.
Do 5 sentences in past tense, using yo, etc.
Do 5 sentences using 2 verbs, i.e. yo voy a caminar en la playa, etc, with tu, el, etc.
Do 5 sentences with perception, i.e., me gusta, te, le, nos, les using the 7 perception verbs.
I think you know how to do all this. (it is) Just a lot of work if you haven't done it.
[Thanks, Arelene, for helping all of us keep current! Pat]
From: Arlene Sieman
Basically, hand in Lesson 10 as a test. Make pages first. I did mine in the book and handed those copies in so I have my work done in the book.
All she did today was drill us on sentences - asking questions. We did do Lesson 11 last week so you can review that and do it if you haven't done it.
For homework do 5 sentences with action, using all yo, tu, el/ella/usted, nosotros and ellos/ellas/usteds.
Do 5 sentences in past tense, using yo, etc.
Do 5 sentences using 2 verbs, i.e. yo voy a caminar en la playa, etc, with tu, el, etc.
Do 5 sentences with perception, i.e., me gusta, te, le, nos, les using the 7 perception verbs.
I think you know how to do all this. (it is) Just a lot of work if you haven't done it.
[Thanks, Arelene, for helping all of us keep current! Pat]
domingo, diciembre 13, 2009
Rosarito Spanish Study Group schedule confirmation
Sessions 3 & 4 of the Rosarito Spanish Study Group will be held on January 1, as per the regular schedule at the Mongolian Grill: Session 3 - 12 noon - 1:30 PM, Session 4 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM.
"We will be open on New Years Day and will be serving Pho Ga Soup . . .Lee"
The sessions went very well on Friday, December 11, as mother nature provided a brief respite from the rain.
Session 3 - Intermediate & Advanced
Several people attended and Ursula Polgar brought of list of Spanish terms and phrases which she constructed from her reading of magazines. It was quite extensive and I hope to obtain a copy from her to post on the blog site so that we all can have a look at it. If anyone has a similar list they would like to discuss, please bring it to this session on Fridays.
I suggest it would be a good thing to record something like this and put it on a CD which would provide additional practice for those who want to develop their orthoepy and verbal abilities.
Session 4 - Introductory group
This group is for those whose understanding of written and spoken Spanish is at a rudimentary level; also it is an excellent review of basic skills. Pages 1-18 were reviewed. Those who attend this session are reminded that they need to bring $12 for the purchase of the study guide, writing materials, and an all-important SPANISH DICTIONARY. It does not matter what kind of dictionary your bring, but it is a "given" that significant progress in Spanish literacy will be slow without one.
The Mongolian grill will be closed December 20-26. At this point in time, there are no plans to hold any sessions during Christmas Week.
"Las Posadas" are an enactment of looking for lodging by St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary, the Pilgrims going to Bethlehem for the Census according to the Scriptures: "Los Peregrinos, San José y la Virgen María." Each family in a neighborhood, will schedule a night for the Posada to be held at their home, starting on the 16th of December and finishing on the 24th, on Nochebuena. If you are fortunate enough to receive an invitation to a Posada celebration, by all means attend it. This holiday activity is unique to Mexico, and you will gain a valuable insight to its language and culture if you participate.
Saludos y Feliz Navidad,
Pat
Sessions 3 & 4 of the Rosarito Spanish Study Group will be held on January 1, as per the regular schedule at the Mongolian Grill: Session 3 - 12 noon - 1:30 PM, Session 4 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM.
"We will be open on New Years Day and will be serving Pho Ga Soup . . .Lee"
The sessions went very well on Friday, December 11, as mother nature provided a brief respite from the rain.
Session 3 - Intermediate & Advanced
Several people attended and Ursula Polgar brought of list of Spanish terms and phrases which she constructed from her reading of magazines. It was quite extensive and I hope to obtain a copy from her to post on the blog site so that we all can have a look at it. If anyone has a similar list they would like to discuss, please bring it to this session on Fridays.
I suggest it would be a good thing to record something like this and put it on a CD which would provide additional practice for those who want to develop their orthoepy and verbal abilities.
Session 4 - Introductory group
This group is for those whose understanding of written and spoken Spanish is at a rudimentary level; also it is an excellent review of basic skills. Pages 1-18 were reviewed. Those who attend this session are reminded that they need to bring $12 for the purchase of the study guide, writing materials, and an all-important SPANISH DICTIONARY. It does not matter what kind of dictionary your bring, but it is a "given" that significant progress in Spanish literacy will be slow without one.
The Mongolian grill will be closed December 20-26. At this point in time, there are no plans to hold any sessions during Christmas Week.
"Las Posadas" are an enactment of looking for lodging by St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary, the Pilgrims going to Bethlehem for the Census according to the Scriptures: "Los Peregrinos, San José y la Virgen María." Each family in a neighborhood, will schedule a night for the Posada to be held at their home, starting on the 16th of December and finishing on the 24th, on Nochebuena. If you are fortunate enough to receive an invitation to a Posada celebration, by all means attend it. This holiday activity is unique to Mexico, and you will gain a valuable insight to its language and culture if you participate.
Saludos y Feliz Navidad,
Pat
domingo, noviembre 22, 2009
Rosarito Spanish Study Group class notes for November 20, 2009
At the November 20 study session, we encountered the several verbs that require the use of the Indirect Object Pronouns once more.
We covered this on October 26. Since this idiomatic construction does not exist in English, it understandably comes up in the sessions frequently, so while risking redundancy, I include this brief review:
At the October 26 session, we discussed the translation of the English word "to like", or "to be pleasing:"
Gustarle
Gustarle is in a group of Spanish verbs called "Indirect Object Pronoun Verbs," and are also referred to as intransitive verbs.
These verbs must be conjugated with an indirect object pronoun. This grammatical construction does not exist in English; it is an idiom (modismo).
The following table shows conjugations for reflexive verbs, which use the indirect object pronoun in the singular and plural:
GUSTAR - to like
This idiomatic construction can employ the indirect object pronoun as the subject of a sentence. In addition, these verbs can also be joined with the infinitive form of a verb which follows:
We like to read - Nos gusta leer.
When constructing these idiomatic expressions, the indirect object precedes the verb. As Arelene Sieman pointed out, the distinctive set of so-called "Indirect Object Pronoun" verbs can only be conjugated in the third person singular or plural, depending on the grammatical number of the subject. In a later class, Profesora Schinkel also emphasized this point.
The following verbs require an indirect object pronoun (the le represents the pronoun in the infinitive). These verbs are intransitive and many of them connote a condition or emotion, or how a person feels about something/somebody, rather than an implemented transitive action:
convenirle to suit, be good for
encantarle to love something
entusiasmarle to be excited about something
faltarle to be missing something, to not have
fascinarle to fascinate, to be fascinated by
gustarle to like
hacerle falta to need something
importarle to care about something, to mind
interesarle to be interested in
quedarle to have something left, or remain
sobrarle to have more than enough of something
tocarle to be one's turn
For example:
I care about school. The word “School” is singular, so the verb, importar, will be in the third person singular, and we end up with: Me importa la escuela (literally: School is important to me).
Note that when using the English construction, the subject of this sentence is "I." However, when the sentence is translated into Spanish, the subject of the sentence becomes "School/Escuela" and the English subject pronoun "I" is transformed into the Spanish indirect object pronoun "me." The English speaker has to consciously implement this idiomatic exchange of the parts of a sentence. (which may create a certain momentary sense of befuddlement!)
In the sentence "I like books," the subject in Spanish is plural (books) so the verb will be conjugated in the third person plural: Me gustan los libros (literally: Books are pleasing to me).
Using this Spanish construction places the subject at the end of the sentence. Often at this point, a puzzled English speaker may then begin to belatedly question the sanity of the Spanish language!
Susana will be gone on the 24th of November and return the 8th of December.
Happy Thanksgiving!
At the November 20 study session, we encountered the several verbs that require the use of the Indirect Object Pronouns once more.
We covered this on October 26. Since this idiomatic construction does not exist in English, it understandably comes up in the sessions frequently, so while risking redundancy, I include this brief review:
At the October 26 session, we discussed the translation of the English word "to like", or "to be pleasing:"
Gustarle
Gustarle is in a group of Spanish verbs called "Indirect Object Pronoun Verbs," and are also referred to as intransitive verbs.
These verbs must be conjugated with an indirect object pronoun. This grammatical construction does not exist in English; it is an idiom (modismo).
The following table shows conjugations for reflexive verbs, which use the indirect object pronoun in the singular and plural:
GUSTAR - to like
| SINGULAR | PLURAL |
| me gusta el libro te gusta el libro le gusta el libro nos gusta el libro les gusta el libro | me gustan los libros te gustan los libros le gustan los libros nos gustan los libros les gustan los libros |
This idiomatic construction can employ the indirect object pronoun as the subject of a sentence. In addition, these verbs can also be joined with the infinitive form of a verb which follows:
We like to read - Nos gusta leer.
When constructing these idiomatic expressions, the indirect object precedes the verb. As Arelene Sieman pointed out, the distinctive set of so-called "Indirect Object Pronoun" verbs can only be conjugated in the third person singular or plural, depending on the grammatical number of the subject. In a later class, Profesora Schinkel also emphasized this point.
The following verbs require an indirect object pronoun (the le represents the pronoun in the infinitive). These verbs are intransitive and many of them connote a condition or emotion, or how a person feels about something/somebody, rather than an implemented transitive action:
convenirle to suit, be good for
encantarle to love something
entusiasmarle to be excited about something
faltarle to be missing something, to not have
fascinarle to fascinate, to be fascinated by
gustarle to like
hacerle falta to need something
importarle to care about something, to mind
interesarle to be interested in
quedarle to have something left, or remain
sobrarle to have more than enough of something
tocarle to be one's turn
For example:
I care about school. The word “School” is singular, so the verb, importar, will be in the third person singular, and we end up with: Me importa la escuela (literally: School is important to me).
Note that when using the English construction, the subject of this sentence is "I." However, when the sentence is translated into Spanish, the subject of the sentence becomes "School/Escuela" and the English subject pronoun "I" is transformed into the Spanish indirect object pronoun "me." The English speaker has to consciously implement this idiomatic exchange of the parts of a sentence. (which may create a certain momentary sense of befuddlement!)
In the sentence "I like books," the subject in Spanish is plural (books) so the verb will be conjugated in the third person plural: Me gustan los libros (literally: Books are pleasing to me).
Using this Spanish construction places the subject at the end of the sentence. Often at this point, a puzzled English speaker may then begin to belatedly question the sanity of the Spanish language!
Susana will be gone on the 24th of November and return the 8th of December.
Happy Thanksgiving!
miércoles, noviembre 18, 2009
ROSARITO SPANISH STUDY GROUP CLASS NOTES, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 - With incidental revisions and map of proposed future Study Group site
The first session covered Lesson 8 (pg. 48) Exercises I through VII. (The top of pg. 51)
We discussed various ways to translate the English word "hot":
TENGO CALENTURA - I have a fever.
CALIENTE - (adjective) the modified word is already hot, or has been heated up.
LA SOPA ESTÁ CALIENTE. The soup is hot
Caution needs to be used when describing people using the word CALIENTE. It can be construed in an awkward light, such as the English phrase "in heat." The connotation of all the meanings encompassed in this Spanish word do not completely correspond in English. For example, it is not in good taste to refer to a woman as CALIENTE. (You may think a woman or man is "hot," but you cannot say so in polite company as a general rule). An English speaker can innocently trick himself or herself into sounding crude or boorish if not aware of this subtlety.
Use words like CHULA, GUAPO, BONITA, etc.
JUAN TIENE CALOR CASI SIEMPRE. Juan is always warm. Meaning his skin or body temperature, not his looks.
PICANTE means spicy or "hot" tasting food.
HACE CALOR - It (the weather) is hot.
Use the subjunctive when making a polite request. Examples - at the gas station:
POR FAVOR LLENE MI TANQUE. (or) POR FAVOR LLENE USTED MI TANQUE. Fill it up please.
Study the vocabulary lists on page 51 of the study guide..
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La profesora will be chairing study sessions this Friday and next week. She will not be in town on November 24th through December 7th. All study sessions will remain active, and there will be no teaching fees collected during her absence. I will facilitate all of la Profesora's Study group sessions until she returns.
Five students in Monday's second session were injured in an automobile accident. La Profesora has suggested that the remaining students contact her to reschedule their sessions. If we can find five more students who will sign up for the second (beginner) session, she probably will not have to cancel it.
The Spanish Study group will move to a new location soon. Diego's lease is up and Dennis has accepted a position in the manufacturing industry at a plant located in Ohio.
At this point in time, the exact closing date is not finalized; however we have negotiated the approval for our group to meet at The Mongolian Grill when Diego's shuts down.
The owners of the Mongolian Grill, Chris and Lee Romero, have provided the following comments regarding our group's use of their establishment:
"One correction to Patrick's email is that we aren't going to require that you purchase lunch in order to have the classes at our restaurant, but hope that you will. We have several lunch items under $5 including Teriyaki Bowls, Korean Tacos, Calif. Sushi rolls, and large Asian Chicken Salads. (Many people get our salads to go and order the dressing on the side, so they can enjoy them over 2 days.) Once you try our top selling meal, the Mongolian BBQ (under $7) we hope that you will become addicted to this healthy way of eating.
The only thing we ask is that you don't bring in outside food or beverages. In case you are thirsty or would like a snack, we have bottled water, jamaica, jazmine green iced tea, sodas, coffee, egg rolls, and gelato available.
I also wanted to give you more information on the direction [sic] to TMG. We are only 2 miles south of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, which is about 5-10 minutes from Diego's. We are 1.5 miles north of Fox Studios, in front of the La Jolla condo towers (4 towers) and in the same commerical center as the Tropicana Night club. It is easy to get to, but sometimes traffic is so fast you may drive right past."
The official name of the four "La Jolla condo towers" that Chris refers to is La Jolla del Mar. It is not to be confused with the La Jolla condo in downtown Rosarito which is located west of the Tamale Inn.
This "cover charge" scenario is a universally accepted business practice for eating establishments that host group activities in Mexico, United States, and Canada. The understanding we reached with the manager of the Mongolian grill stipulates that Study Group participants will adhere to this convention.
The staff at both Diego's and the Mongolian Grill appreciate tips.
A couple of folks have indicated they want to form a study group in their homes. Perhaps this a venue that would be appealing to some. If you want info regarding this idea, let me know; or talk to those you feel would be inclined to study in this situation at our regular meetings on Mondays or Fridays.
The first session covered Lesson 8 (pg. 48) Exercises I through VII. (The top of pg. 51)
We discussed various ways to translate the English word "hot":
TENGO CALENTURA - I have a fever.
CALIENTE - (adjective) the modified word is already hot, or has been heated up.
LA SOPA ESTÁ CALIENTE. The soup is hot
Caution needs to be used when describing people using the word CALIENTE. It can be construed in an awkward light, such as the English phrase "in heat." The connotation of all the meanings encompassed in this Spanish word do not completely correspond in English. For example, it is not in good taste to refer to a woman as CALIENTE. (You may think a woman or man is "hot," but you cannot say so in polite company as a general rule). An English speaker can innocently trick himself or herself into sounding crude or boorish if not aware of this subtlety.
Use words like CHULA, GUAPO, BONITA, etc.
JUAN TIENE CALOR CASI SIEMPRE. Juan is always warm. Meaning his skin or body temperature, not his looks.
PICANTE means spicy or "hot" tasting food.
HACE CALOR - It (the weather) is hot.
Use the subjunctive when making a polite request. Examples - at the gas station:
POR FAVOR LLENE MI TANQUE. (or) POR FAVOR LLENE USTED MI TANQUE. Fill it up please.
Study the vocabulary lists on page 51 of the study guide..
**************************************
La profesora will be chairing study sessions this Friday and next week. She will not be in town on November 24th through December 7th. All study sessions will remain active, and there will be no teaching fees collected during her absence. I will facilitate all of la Profesora's Study group sessions until she returns.
Five students in Monday's second session were injured in an automobile accident. La Profesora has suggested that the remaining students contact her to reschedule their sessions. If we can find five more students who will sign up for the second (beginner) session, she probably will not have to cancel it.
The Spanish Study group will move to a new location soon. Diego's lease is up and Dennis has accepted a position in the manufacturing industry at a plant located in Ohio.
At this point in time, the exact closing date is not finalized; however we have negotiated the approval for our group to meet at The Mongolian Grill when Diego's shuts down.
The owners of the Mongolian Grill, Chris and Lee Romero, have provided the following comments regarding our group's use of their establishment:
"One correction to Patrick's email is that we aren't going to require that you purchase lunch in order to have the classes at our restaurant, but hope that you will. We have several lunch items under $5 including Teriyaki Bowls, Korean Tacos, Calif. Sushi rolls, and large Asian Chicken Salads. (Many people get our salads to go and order the dressing on the side, so they can enjoy them over 2 days.) Once you try our top selling meal, the Mongolian BBQ (under $7) we hope that you will become addicted to this healthy way of eating.
The only thing we ask is that you don't bring in outside food or beverages. In case you are thirsty or would like a snack, we have bottled water, jamaica, jazmine green iced tea, sodas, coffee, egg rolls, and gelato available.
I also wanted to give you more information on the direction [sic] to TMG. We are only 2 miles south of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, which is about 5-10 minutes from Diego's. We are 1.5 miles north of Fox Studios, in front of the La Jolla condo towers (4 towers) and in the same commerical center as the Tropicana Night club. It is easy to get to, but sometimes traffic is so fast you may drive right past."
MAP OF TMG LOCATION
The official name of the four "La Jolla condo towers" that Chris refers to is La Jolla del Mar. It is not to be confused with the La Jolla condo in downtown Rosarito which is located west of the Tamale Inn.
This "cover charge" scenario is a universally accepted business practice for eating establishments that host group activities in Mexico, United States, and Canada. The understanding we reached with the manager of the Mongolian grill stipulates that Study Group participants will adhere to this convention.
The staff at both Diego's and the Mongolian Grill appreciate tips.
A couple of folks have indicated they want to form a study group in their homes. Perhaps this a venue that would be appealing to some. If you want info regarding this idea, let me know; or talk to those you feel would be inclined to study in this situation at our regular meetings on Mondays or Fridays.
jueves, noviembre 05, 2009
Spanish Study Group Session 1 Class Notes - Indirect Object Pronoun Verbs and Reflexive Verbs
Class Notes for:
lunes, octubre 26, 2009 10:52:05 PM (revised)
and lunes, noviembre 2, 2009
________________________________________
At the October 26 session, we discussed the translation of the English word "to like", or "to be pleasing:"
Gustarle
Gustarle is in a group of Spanish verbs called "Indirect Object Pronoun Verbs:"
These verbs must be conjugated with an indirect object pronoun. This grammatical construction does not exist in English; it is an idiom (modismo).
The following table shows conjugations for indirect object pronoun verbs in the singular and plural:
GUSTAR - to like
SINGULAR PLURAL
me gusta el libro. me gustan los libros.
te gusta el libro. te gustan los libros.
le gusta el libro. le gustan los libros.
nos gusta el libro. nos gustan los libros.
os gusta el libro. os gustan los libros.
les gusta el libro. les gustan los libros.
This idiomatic construction may use the indirect object pronoun as the subject of a sentence. In addition, these verbs can also be joined with the infinitive form of a verb which follows:
We like to read - Nos gusta leer.
When constructing these idiomatic expressions, the indirect object precedes the verb. As Arelene Sieman pointed out, the verb can only be conjugated in the third person singular or plural, depending on the grammatical number of the subject. In a later class, Profesora Schinkel also emphasized this point.
The following verbs require an indirect object pronoun (the le represents the pronoun in the infinitive):
convenirle to suit, be good for
encantarle to love something
entusiasmarle to be excited about something
faltarle to be missing something, to not have
fascinarle to fascinate, to be fascinated by
gustarle to like
hacerle falta to need something
importarle to care about something, to mind
interesarle to be interested in
quedarle to have something left, or remain
sobrarle to have more than enough of something
tocarle to be one's turn
For example:
I care about school. “School” is singular, so the verb, importar, will be in the third person singular, and we end up with Me importa la escuela (literally: School is important to me).
In the sentence "I like books," the subject is plural, so the verb will be conjugated in the third person plural: Me gustan los libros (literally: Books are pleasing to me).
Note:
Le can refer to him, her, it, or you. Uds. and les can refer to you or them (plural) respectively. So to clarify, you can add a + personal pronoun at the beginning of the sentence. (Remember that the preposition a must be used whenever a verb is followed by a person):
He likes art - A él le gusta el arte.
Ana has 100 pesos left - A Ana le quedan 100 pesos.
They are excited about traveling - A ellos les entusiasma viajar.
Another sense of the verb gustar is to indicate attraction, or liking, a person or persons.
For example: If you wanted to say "I like her." You could express this by saying: Me gusta ella.
Reflexive Verbs
A verb is reflexive when the subject and the object are the same:
I wash myself.
subject: I
verb: wash
object: myself
Since the subject and object are the same, the verb is reflexive.
I wash the car.
subject: I
verb: wash
object: car
Since the subject and object are different, the verb is not reflexive.
Another example of how a verb can be either reflexive or non-reflexive:
I scratch myself.
subject: I
verb: scratch
object: myself
Since the subject and object are the same, the verb is reflexive.
I scratch the dog.
subject: I
verb: scratch
object: dog
Since the subject and object are different, the verb is not reflexive.
When a verb is reflexive, the infinitive ends in "se."
lavar ......................... to wash (non-reflexive)
lavarse ..................... to wash oneself (reflexive)
rascar ....................... to scratch (non-reflexive)
rascarse .................... to scratch oneself (reflexive)
There is one reflexive verb you have been using since you began studying Spanish.
llamarse - to call, or name, oneself:
¿Cómo se llama usted? ...................................... What do you call yourself?
Me llamo Juan ................................................... I call myself Juan.
NOTE: This is another example of a Spanish idiomatic expression, or "modismo." Which does not have an English correlation. A more "natural" English translation would be "What is your name?" and "My name is Juan."
When you learned to conjugate regular verbs, you needed to learn a set of pronouns
called "subject pronouns."
lavar
yo lavo
tú lavas
él, ella, usted lava
nosotros/as lavamos
vosotros/as laváis
ellos, ellas, ustedes lavan
To learn to conjugate reflexive verbs, you need to learn a different set of pronouns called "reflexive pronouns." These pronouns are positioned before the verb, while the ending "se" is dropped and the verb is conjugated normally.
lavarse
yo me lavo ......................................................... I wash (myself)
tú te lavas .......................................................... you wash (yourself) (informal)
él se lava ............................................................ he washes (himself)
ella se lava ......................................................... she washes (herself)
usted se lava ...................................................... you wash (yourself) (formal)
nosotros nos lavamos ........................................ we wash (ourselves)
nosotras nos lavamos ........................................ we wash (ourselves) (feminine)
vosotros os laváis ............................................... you-all wash (yourselves) (informal)
vosotras os laváis ............................................... you-all wash (yourselves) (informal, feminine)
ustedes se lavan ................................................. you-all wash (yourselves)(formal)
ellos se lavan ..................................................... they wash (themselves)
ellas se lavan ...................................................... they wash (themselves) (feminine)
The reflexive pronouns are not subject pronouns; rather they are object pronouns:
me ........................... (myself)
te ............................. (yourself)
se ............................. (himself, herself, yourself)
nos .......................... (ourselves)
os ............................ (yourselves)
se ............................. (themselves, yourselves)
The purpose of the reflexive object pronouns is to show that the action of the verb
remains with the subject:
Juan se lava la cara ............................................. Juan washes his face. (reflexive)
Juan lava su carro. (non-reflexive) ....................... Juan washes his car.
NOTE:
*When referring to body parts, use the definite article, thus "la cara" not "su cara."
*The use of the plural familiar verb form is not generally accepted in Mexico
__________________________________
Sources:
e Learn Spanish Language at URL:
http://www.elearnspanishlanguage.com/grammar/verbs/indirectobjectverbs.html
1997–2005 Spanish Learning Resources at URL: http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/reflexive1.htm
Class Notes for:
lunes, octubre 26, 2009 10:52:05 PM (revised)
and lunes, noviembre 2, 2009
________________________________________
At the October 26 session, we discussed the translation of the English word "to like", or "to be pleasing:"
Gustarle
Gustarle is in a group of Spanish verbs called "Indirect Object Pronoun Verbs:"
These verbs must be conjugated with an indirect object pronoun. This grammatical construction does not exist in English; it is an idiom (modismo).
The following table shows conjugations for indirect object pronoun verbs in the singular and plural:
GUSTAR - to like
SINGULAR PLURAL
me gusta el libro. me gustan los libros.
te gusta el libro. te gustan los libros.
le gusta el libro. le gustan los libros.
nos gusta el libro. nos gustan los libros.
os gusta el libro. os gustan los libros.
les gusta el libro. les gustan los libros.
This idiomatic construction may use the indirect object pronoun as the subject of a sentence. In addition, these verbs can also be joined with the infinitive form of a verb which follows:
We like to read - Nos gusta leer.
When constructing these idiomatic expressions, the indirect object precedes the verb. As Arelene Sieman pointed out, the verb can only be conjugated in the third person singular or plural, depending on the grammatical number of the subject. In a later class, Profesora Schinkel also emphasized this point.
The following verbs require an indirect object pronoun (the le represents the pronoun in the infinitive):
convenirle to suit, be good for
encantarle to love something
entusiasmarle to be excited about something
faltarle to be missing something, to not have
fascinarle to fascinate, to be fascinated by
gustarle to like
hacerle falta to need something
importarle to care about something, to mind
interesarle to be interested in
quedarle to have something left, or remain
sobrarle to have more than enough of something
tocarle to be one's turn
For example:
I care about school. “School” is singular, so the verb, importar, will be in the third person singular, and we end up with Me importa la escuela (literally: School is important to me).
In the sentence "I like books," the subject is plural, so the verb will be conjugated in the third person plural: Me gustan los libros (literally: Books are pleasing to me).
Note:
Le can refer to him, her, it, or you. Uds. and les can refer to you or them (plural) respectively. So to clarify, you can add a + personal pronoun at the beginning of the sentence. (Remember that the preposition a must be used whenever a verb is followed by a person):
He likes art - A él le gusta el arte.
Ana has 100 pesos left - A Ana le quedan 100 pesos.
They are excited about traveling - A ellos les entusiasma viajar.
Another sense of the verb gustar is to indicate attraction, or liking, a person or persons.
For example: If you wanted to say "I like her." You could express this by saying: Me gusta ella.
Reflexive Verbs
A verb is reflexive when the subject and the object are the same:
I wash myself.
subject: I
verb: wash
object: myself
Since the subject and object are the same, the verb is reflexive.
I wash the car.
subject: I
verb: wash
object: car
Since the subject and object are different, the verb is not reflexive.
Another example of how a verb can be either reflexive or non-reflexive:
I scratch myself.
subject: I
verb: scratch
object: myself
Since the subject and object are the same, the verb is reflexive.
I scratch the dog.
subject: I
verb: scratch
object: dog
Since the subject and object are different, the verb is not reflexive.
When a verb is reflexive, the infinitive ends in "se."
lavar ......................... to wash (non-reflexive)
lavarse ..................... to wash oneself (reflexive)
rascar ....................... to scratch (non-reflexive)
rascarse .................... to scratch oneself (reflexive)
There is one reflexive verb you have been using since you began studying Spanish.
llamarse - to call, or name, oneself:
¿Cómo se llama usted? ...................................... What do you call yourself?
Me llamo Juan ................................................... I call myself Juan.
NOTE: This is another example of a Spanish idiomatic expression, or "modismo." Which does not have an English correlation. A more "natural" English translation would be "What is your name?" and "My name is Juan."
When you learned to conjugate regular verbs, you needed to learn a set of pronouns
called "subject pronouns."
lavar
yo lavo
tú lavas
él, ella, usted lava
nosotros/as lavamos
vosotros/as laváis
ellos, ellas, ustedes lavan
To learn to conjugate reflexive verbs, you need to learn a different set of pronouns called "reflexive pronouns." These pronouns are positioned before the verb, while the ending "se" is dropped and the verb is conjugated normally.
lavarse
yo me lavo ......................................................... I wash (myself)
tú te lavas .......................................................... you wash (yourself) (informal)
él se lava ............................................................ he washes (himself)
ella se lava ......................................................... she washes (herself)
usted se lava ...................................................... you wash (yourself) (formal)
nosotros nos lavamos ........................................ we wash (ourselves)
nosotras nos lavamos ........................................ we wash (ourselves) (feminine)
vosotros os laváis ............................................... you-all wash (yourselves) (informal)
vosotras os laváis ............................................... you-all wash (yourselves) (informal, feminine)
ustedes se lavan ................................................. you-all wash (yourselves)(formal)
ellos se lavan ..................................................... they wash (themselves)
ellas se lavan ...................................................... they wash (themselves) (feminine)
The reflexive pronouns are not subject pronouns; rather they are object pronouns:
me ........................... (myself)
te ............................. (yourself)
se ............................. (himself, herself, yourself)
nos .......................... (ourselves)
os ............................ (yourselves)
se ............................. (themselves, yourselves)
The purpose of the reflexive object pronouns is to show that the action of the verb
remains with the subject:
Juan se lava la cara ............................................. Juan washes his face. (reflexive)
Juan lava su carro. (non-reflexive) ....................... Juan washes his car.
NOTE:
*When referring to body parts, use the definite article, thus "la cara" not "su cara."
*The use of the plural familiar verb form is not generally accepted in Mexico
__________________________________
Sources:
e Learn Spanish Language at URL:
http://www.elearnspanishlanguage.com/grammar/verbs/indirectobjectverbs.html
1997–2005 Spanish Learning Resources at URL: http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/reflexive1.htm
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