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Manzanillo Spanish Tip #5 - Tener to Express Obligation
Wednesday, 7 Oct, 2009 – 23:51 | One Comment
Manzanillo Spanish Tip #5 - Tener to Express Obligation

Today’s Manzanillo Spanish lesson is brought to you by Tyson Scott our local friendly (and favorite) Spanish teacher. He offers classes so you can Learn Spanish In Manzanillo.
Tener is a Spanish verb meaning “to have.” …

Manzanillo Spanish Tip #4- To Be Or Not To Be and Tener
Wednesday, 16 Sep, 2009 – 11:57 | No Comment
Manzanillo Spanish Tip #4- To Be Or Not To Be and Tener

This post was sent in by Tyson Scott who is a Spanish teacher and offers Spanish lessons to those interested here: Manzanillo Spanish.
In the beginning, when trying to communicate, it is a good idea to …

Manzanillo Spanish Tip #3- Qué vs Cuál
Monday, 27 Jul, 2009 – 12:44 | 3 Comments
Manzanillo Spanish Tip #3- Qué vs Cuál

Ready to learn some finer points of Spanish? Here is a great explanation of Qué versus Cuál by our resident Spanish teacher Tyson Scott. Remember he offers Spanish lessons every week. Feel free to contact …

Shock and Awe in Manzanillo- By Shari Levine
Monday, 13 Jul, 2009 – 11:43 | 2 Comments
Shock and Awe in Manzanillo- By Shari Levine

The following is a guest post from Shari Levine. Shari Levine currently lives and works in Portland Oregon with her husband and son, but longs for the day when she lives most of the time …

Manzanillo Rainy Season
Saturday, 4 Jul, 2009 – 13:47 | 6 Comments
Manzanillo Rainy Season

As you may have noticed, its raining, a lot. Isn’t it beautiful how the rain just makes the greenery come alive and turns the air so clear? A few days of downpour and the vegetation …

Manzanillo Spanish Tip #2- Introductions
Wednesday, 20 May, 2009 – 15:15 | One Comment
Manzanillo Spanish Tip #2- Introductions

Now that you have last week’s Spanish Tip on hellos and good byes, let’s move into introductions. The most basic component of any conversation usually starts with a name exchange.  There are two basic ways …

Manzanillo Spanish Tip- Greetings and Goodbyes
Wednesday, 6 May, 2009 – 16:00 | No Comment
Manzanillo Spanish Tip- Greetings and Goodbyes

For many of us expats in Manzanillo, learning Spanish is a constant struggle with many ups and downs. It takes a lot of work and dedication. Myself and a few friends have been taking a …

Taking A Lesson From A Top
Monday, 13 Apr, 2009 – 16:22 | One Comment
Taking A Lesson From A Top

In this day and age of electronic gadgets, iPods, PSPs, XBox 360s, HD TVs, TiVo, Plasma monitors, Surround Sound Dolby Digital speakers and the whole host of other “modern conveniences” that fill every second of …

Mexican Mole Varieties and Recipe
Wednesday, 25 Mar, 2009 – 10:14 | 2 Comments
Mexican Mole Varieties and Recipe

Green Mole, Black Mole, Yellow Mole, Mole Poblano… So many kinds and so much deliciousness. Mexican Mole (pronounced Mo-Lay) is a rich complex sauce used in Mexican cuisine. The closest thing to it in America …

You Know You’re A Gringo In Mexico If…
Wednesday, 18 Feb, 2009 – 11:38 | 13 Comments
You Know You’re A Gringo In Mexico If…

A while ago we posted an article: You Know You Are A Mexican If… originally found on the amazing Mexico Today Blog. Many of our friends read it and decided that they were indeed Mexican. …