Ronda, Spain, Spanish, Themes, and Everything Else

This is my list of the top ten Free Learn to Speak Spanish resources available online. Learning Spanish is difficult enough and can be very expensive after books, courses and private tuition have been paid for, so I went hunting for free resources where I could get started. Hopefully this list Free resources will get you started too, and it is my hope that after trying some of these resources you'll understand a few of the basics be better able to choose the right book or course for to continue your study of Spanish. If you like this list please say hi in the comments, Buena suerte aprender español y gracias por visitar mi blog.

10. Free Spanish Phrasebook to download, written by John Slocum of Amerispan, this compact little phrasebook begins with a quick guide to Spanish grammar and then over two pages goes through a comprehensive pronunciation of Spanish sounds. The rest of this 31 page book is devoted to common phrases that any tourist in a Spanish speaking country should know. You will need to register with a valid email address to get the download location but its worth it for this ebook.

9. Free Spanish ebook to download, this free Spanish ebook course available directly from me is the complete version of the popular "Spanish - Romance Language of 417 Million" and includes all three .pdf documents to print and learn Spanish. In total over 85 exercises to learn and practice including vocabulary, grammar, and miscellaneous facts about Spanish and its people. No need to register, simply download. Read More

I could not believe the game last night, England and France in a mighty struggle for the right to play in the final, and in the last few minutes England manage a couple of drop goals, I totally get why the French players were in tears. They put up an awesome fight, and in my opinion were the better team, but that's sport for you.

In a previous entry I predicted Fiji might win, erm, got that wrong didn't I. Worst of all I'd placed some bets on France to take the world cup. Now I have to work out who my next favourite is going to be. Read More

The other half and I were talking about Christmas presents with some friends a few days ago. They have kids and told us they're getting moon sand for their youngest. We don't have kids but we like getting really cool presents for our nieces and nephews.

"Moon Sand", um, what are you talking about said I. What is moon sand? I had already started visualising kids in space suits bouncing around the house. Ok, I got it wrong, this is a type of dough, or rather sand, that kids can use for making shapes, castles, all sorts of things. Read More

I'm looking at the stats for the Rugby World Cup, and with only six teams left, Fiji are looking like they might actually have a chance. With the shock exit of Australia and New Zealand, I must say I'm sorely tempted to place a fresh round of bets in time for the remaining quarter final games later today.

South Africa are a strong team, and I think they'll get the win against Fiji, who I think just lack the discipline needed to get past the South African backs. But on the other hand, South Africa have a habit of going into meltdown just when the pressure starts. Read More