Thor, your new friend from Norway (thor.movie-trailer.com)
Scenario: You are studying in Spain and have met a new friend from Norway, named Thor. He does not speak English, only Norwegian and Spanish. Write a paragraph for him (in Spanish) that explains how basketball is played. Do not use an internet translator for any part of the paragraph.
!Cultura Fantastica!
A blog for the middle school Spanish students of Sra. Barganz, focusing on culture and student interests.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Juanes: La Historia de Juan
Please watch the Video "La Historia de Juan".
What are your overall impressions? Do you think the video sticks close to the story's message?
Lyrics:
What are your overall impressions? Do you think the video sticks close to the story's message?
Lyrics:
Esta es la historia de Juan, El niño que nadie amó
Que por las calles creció, Buscando el amor bajo el sol
Su madre lo abandonó, Su padre lo maltrató
Su casa fue un callejón, Su cama un cartón su amigo Dios
Juan preguntó por amor, Y el mundo se lo negó
Juan preguntó por honor, Y el mundo le dió deshonor
Juan preguntó por perdón, Y el mundo lo lastimó
Juan preguntó y preguntó, Y el mundo jamás lo escuchó
El sólo quiso jugar El sólo quiso soñar El sólo quiso amar
Pero el mundo lo olvidó
El sólo quiso volar El sólo quiso cantar El sólo quiso amar
Pero el mundo lo olvidó
Tan fuerte fue su dolor, Que un día se lo llevó
Tan fuerte fue su dolor, Que su corazón se apagó
Tan fuerte fue su temor, Que un día solo lloró
Tan fuerte fue su temor, Que un día su luz se apagó
El sólo quiso jugar El sólo quiso soñar El sólo quiso amar
Pero el mundo lo olvidó
Monday, April 11, 2011
Bullfighting in Spain
Please visit this site: Bullfighting podcast and information
What do you think about bullfighting? Is it too voilent? Is is a valid cultural activity?
Now listen to the podcast under the right hand side of the photo... listen to the whole thing (about 3 minutes) and write what you understood about it (even if there was very little!) If you didn't understand anything, listen again. Remember, "toro" means "bull".
What do you think about bullfighting? Is it too voilent? Is is a valid cultural activity?
Now listen to the podcast under the right hand side of the photo... listen to the whole thing (about 3 minutes) and write what you understood about it (even if there was very little!) If you didn't understand anything, listen again. Remember, "toro" means "bull".
Los Deportes
In the next thematic unit for Spanish 1, we will be exploring sports - basketball, soccer, and baseball.
Please find three CURRENT players in the NBA, MLS (Major League Soccer), or MLB who are from a Spanish-speaking country. List them by name, sport/team , and country of origin. NO REPEATS of other posts!
Ex. Juan Pablo Ángel, MLS/Red Bulls (position: striker), Colombia
Please find three CURRENT players in the NBA, MLS (Major League Soccer), or MLB who are from a Spanish-speaking country. List them by name, sport/team , and country of origin. NO REPEATS of other posts!
Ex. Juan Pablo Ángel, MLS/Red Bulls (position: striker), Colombia
Topics of interest
Please respond to this post with a comment about what types of things you would like to see on this blog and why. Remember, this blog has to do with both culture and with language-learning.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Helpful hints
In this area, please post things that have worked for you when you have to do memorization work. This can be something used for Spanish or for another class.
Guatemala: the Land of Eternal Spring
Guatemala is called "The Land of Eternal Spring" because the weather is always nice, flowers always seem to be blooming, and much of the soil is great for agriculture. It is also the country where Sra. Barganz studied and lived in order to learn Spanish!
However, there has been a lot of political unrest lately...
Please post:
1.) One thing that you personally would like to do if you ever visited Guatemala.
Post in the comments what it is called, where it is located, what it is, and why you think you would like it.
2.) One current event that is happening in Guatemala. Post what is happening, where, and if it is having an effect on the way the country is run or is seen by outsiders.
However, there has been a lot of political unrest lately...
1.) One thing that you personally would like to do if you ever visited Guatemala.
Post in the comments what it is called, where it is located, what it is, and why you think you would like it.
2.) One current event that is happening in Guatemala. Post what is happening, where, and if it is having an effect on the way the country is run or is seen by outsiders.
Quinceanera
What is a quinceanera? Do you think you would like to have one yourself? Explain with details on why or why not.
Check it out: Quinceanera page
Check it out: Quinceanera page
Juanes: Nada Valgo Sin tu Amor
Another song by the super-famous Juanes. I actually heard him on the radio last week when I was eating in Qdoba with my family. He is gaining some national recognition even among non-Spanish speakers because his music is so good!
This particular song is a great "feel-good" love song... take the time to look at the lyrics and figure out what he is saying. Please post what you think his message is!
Video: Nada Valgo Sin tu Amor
This particular song is a great "feel-good" love song... take the time to look at the lyrics and figure out what he is saying. Please post what you think his message is!
Video: Nada Valgo Sin tu Amor
Lyrics:
Cuando el tiempo pasa Y nos hacemos viejos Nos empieza a parecer
Que pesan más los daños Que los mismos años Al final...
Por eso yo quiero Que mis años pasen Junto a ti mi amor eterno
Junto a mi familia Junto a mis amigos y mi voz
Porque nada valgo, Porque nada tengo Si no tengo lo mejor
Tu amor y compañía En mi corazon
Y es que vale más Un año tardio Que un siglo vacío amor
Y es que vale más Tener bien llenito el corazón
Por eso yo quiero Que en mi mente siempre
Tu cariño esté bien fuerte
Aunque estemos lejos O aunque estemos cerca
Del final
Porque nada valgo, Porque nada tengo Si no tengo lo mejor
Tu amor y compañía En mi corazón
(Coro)
Ven amor...
Me siento débil Cuando estoy sin ti
Y me hago fuerte Cuando estás aqui
Sin ti yo ya no se que es vivir
Mi vida es tunel sin tu luz
Quiero pasar Más tiempo junto a ti
Recuperar las noches Que perdi
Vencer el miedo inmenso De morir y ser eterno junto a ti
Porque nada valgo, Porque nada tengo
Si no tengo lo mejor
Tu amor y compañía En mi corazón.
Por eso yo quiero Que en mi mente siempre
Tu cariño esté bien fuerte
Aunque estemos lejos o aunque estemos cerca
Del final
Porque nada valgo, Porque nada tengo
Si no tengo lo mejor
Tu amor y compañía en mi corazón
Juanes: Camisa Negra
In addition to the videos below, here is one that you have already viewed in class: La Camisa Negra. What do you think this sing is REALLY about (yes, he has a black shirt, but it is symbolic for something...)
Here is the video: Juanes: Camisa Negra video
Here is the video: Juanes: Camisa Negra video
Lyrics:
Tengo la camisa negra
Hoy mi amor está de luto
Hoy tengo en el alma una pena
Y es por culpa de tu embrujo
Hoy sé que tú ya no me quieres
Y eso es lo que más me hiere
Que tengo la camisa negra
Y una pena que me duele
Mal parece que solo me quedé
Y fue pura todita tu mentira
Que maldita mala suerte la mía
Que aquel día te encontré
Por beber del veneno malevo de tu amor
Yo quedé moribundo y lleno de dolor
Respiré de ese humo amargo de tu adiós
Y desde que tú te fuiste yo solo tengo
Tengo la camisa negra
Porque negra tengo el alma
Yo por ti perdí la calma
Y casi pierdo hasta mi cama
C'ma, c'ma, c'mon baby
Te digo con disimulo
Que tengo la camisa negra
Y debajo tengo el difunto
Pa' enterrártelo cuando quieras mamita!
Tengo la camisa negra
Ya tu amor no me interesa
Lo que ayer me supo a gloria
Hoy me sabe a pura
Miércoles por la tarde y tú que no llegas
Ni siquiera muestras señas
Y yo con la camisa negra
Y tus maletas en la puerta
Mal parece que solo me quedé
Y fue pura todita tu mentira
Que maldita mala suerte la mía
Que aquel día te encontré
Por beber del veneno malevo de tu amor
Yo quedé moribundo y lleno de dolor
Respiré de ese humo amargo de tu adiós
Y desde que tú te fuiste yo solo tengo
Tengo la camisa negra
Porque negra tengo el alma
Yo por ti perdí la calma
Y casi pierdo hasta mi cama
C'ma, c'ma, c'mon baby
Te digo con disimulo
Que tengo la camisa negra
Y debajo tengo el difunto
Monday, November 22, 2010
Juanes: Me Enamora
Check out these two videos of a famous Spanish-language song. Which video do you like best, version #1 or #2? Why?
(If the link does not work, cut and paste each link into your browser window...)
version #1: http://lightspeed.pewaukee.k12.wi.us/safevideos/Video.aspx?id=GhrFY7V5fOw
version #2: http://lightspeed.pewaukee.k12.wi.us/safevideos/Video.aspx?id=voxgN3Dhjuo
Lyrics:
(If the link does not work, cut and paste each link into your browser window...)
version #1: http://lightspeed.pewaukee.k12.wi.us/safevideos/Video.aspx?id=GhrFY7V5fOw
version #2: http://lightspeed.pewaukee.k12.wi.us/safevideos/Video.aspx?id=voxgN3Dhjuo
Lyrics:
Cada blanco de mi mente
Se vuelve color con verte
Y el deseo de tenerte
Es mas fuerte, es mas fuerte
Solo quiero que me lleves
De tu mano por la senda
Y atravesar el bosque
Que divide nuestras vidas
Hay tantas cosas que me gustan hoy de ti
Me enamora que me hables con tu boca
Me enamora que me eleves hasta el cielo
Me enamora que de mi sea tu alma sonadora
Esperanza de mis ojos
Sin ti mi vida no tiene sentido
Sin ti mi vida es como un remolino
De cenizas que se van oh oh oh
Volando con el viento
Yo no se si te merezco
Solo si que aun deseo
Que le des luz a mi vida
En los dias venideros
Leeme muy bien los labios
Te lo digo bien despacio
Por el resto de mis dias
Quiero ser tu compania
Hay tantas cosas que me gustan hoy de ti
Me enamora que me hables con tu boca
Me enamora que me eleves hasta el cielo
Me enamora que de mi sea tu alma sonadora
Esperanza de mis ojos
Sin ti mi vida no tiene sentido
Sin ti mi vida es como un remolino
De cenizas que se van oh
Me enamora que me hables con tu boca
Me enamora que me eleves hasta el cielo
Me enamora que de mi sea tu alma sonadora
Esperanza de mis ojos
Sin ti mi vida no tiene sentido
Sin ti mi vida es como un remolino
De cenizas que se van oh oh oh
Volando con el viento
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
TAKE a TRIP! (virtually!)
Look up "virtual tour" and "360 tour" or "video tour" on Google... what kinds of information are you finding? Take a virtual tour of ANYPLACE you are interested in (Spanish-speaking or not)... (FYI: this virtual tour will either contain tons of photos or a video!)
What did you like about the virtual tour? What did you dislike (if anything)?
What did you learn from taking a virtual tour?
What did you like about the virtual tour? What did you dislike (if anything)?
What did you learn from taking a virtual tour?
Juanes: Musician Extraordinaire
Please Google "Juanes" and see what information you can find on the singer of the song you learned, "La Camisa Negra." Post the information here.
To consider/post: Where is he from? How popular is he? What other famous things has he written/performed? What is his full name? What influenced him as he was growing up?
To consider/post: Where is he from? How popular is he? What other famous things has he written/performed? What is his full name? What influenced him as he was growing up?
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