I am pleased to announce that because of the existence of the American Chronicle, and the kind tolerance of its editorial staff, particularly Peter who has had to endure a lot regarding yours truly, I have been noticed by a travel guide publisher. Because I was permitted to send in article after article to this online publication, I am able to take on some bigger, paid gigs.
Want To Succeed At Writing? You Need A Platform!
When I finished my book, “The Plain Truth about Living in Mexico,” I sent queries to a number of publishers. On a lark, I queried McGraw-Hill. To my utter shock and awe, they wanted to look at the completed manuscript. The editor who read the manuscript wrote back and said that he wanted to take it to the final committee for possible publication. This meant that the book passed all the requirements except the final step in which it is determined, in a kind of crystal-ball rec…
Are Illegal Mexicans Really Bad For America?
Ive been thinking again. I know some of my readers regard that as a dangerous thing. For instance, the guy who ended his last letter to me with a your hypocrisy knows no bounds. I get these sorts of letters all the time.
Good-Bye America
The number-one question people ask us is, “What possessed you to move to Mexico?” The number-one answer we give is that we simply could no longer afford to live in America, so we found a country where we could, and moved there.
You Can Learn A Language Naturally
In my newly released book, YOU CAN LEARN SPANISH or Any Language No Matter Your Age or Disposition, I discuss how most, if not all, second language courses in the Free World are taught: Grammar First. Not only is this method frighteningly boring, but I also explain why it will notindeed cannotgive you what you want: A high degree of spoken fluency. I recall all too well walking into my first Spanish course at the University of Kansas. I was handed a huge textbook, a workboo…
You Can Learn A Second Language No Matter What
The other day I typed in “Language Schools” into Google and came up with a whopping 95 million hits. After popping my eyes back into my head, I wondered just how many public schools, junior colleges, and universities are offering second language learning opportunities in the United States. That must be an equally mind-boggling yet mysterious figure.
Spanish Memorization Using Link-word Technique
There are many learning language software available online today. But what you should consider before jumping on what you think is the best learning software program is the way or method you can use and whether youll be able to deal with it as you progress in learning the language.
Some Spanish Facts And How To Easily Learn The Language
Spanish courses are available everywhere. Most people still learn Spanish as a second language from a university or college to earn a certification as well. There are many benefits how learning Spanish can help you. There are always others who are interested to learn Spanish but would like to learn inexpensively. If you want to help, you can teach them what you have learned.
Spanish Immersion Isnt The Only Choice
Its always the best choice to expose yourself to a Spanish-speaking community while learning the Spanish language. You only not gain friends but are also forced to speak the Spanish language at all times. Compared to staying in an English community, you may speak and practice the Spanish language for a short period of time and completely use the English language throughout the day. This makes adjusting to use the Spanish language more difficult to achieve.
Spanish Learning Resources
Learn Spanish by reading Spanish books, Spanish movies and programs. Even Spanish instructions on food labels can help how you can learn how to speak in Spanish. Limited sources are not an excuse to not learn a foreign language. You can even start translating what you know so far about the Spanish language even just in your own interpretation.
Living In Mexico: San Miguel De Allende
Americans living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico either do not understand, do not want to understand, or are in simple denial regarding the effect they’ve had on this Central Mexican Colonial Town. I find their constant shock and surprise at the observations made by the rest of the world about the effect they have on the city too incredible to believe. They walk around with blinders on, do not want to see it, or do not want to admit it.
If Someone Asked Me How To Learn A New Language
If someone asked me what I would recommend as the most important preparation for expatriating to Mexico it would be, Learn Spanish. You would think this is obvious, right?