Hijo De La Luna....

[SnoopDog]

... is a damn fine song.

Even though I don't speak Spanish and have no clue what they're saying.
(You guys think it's possible to learn spanish even when you're a little older ? I'd love to learn it some time in the future)

But it'S wonderful.

Just had to say this. Sorry to interrupt.

Snoopy

 

[Guest]

Son of the moon

Who sings it? P.

 

[cloudy]

... is a damn fine song.

Even though I don't speak Spanish and have no clue what they're saying.
(You guys think it's possible to learn spanish even when you're a little older ? I'd love to learn it some time in the future)

But it'S wonderful.

Just had to say this. Sorry to interrupt.

Snoopy

"Son of the Moon" Snoopy.

 

[Lauren Hynde]

It's never too late to learn any language, and Spanish least of all. Of all Romance languages it's the one with the easiest structure and phonetics, along with Italian.

I have a friend from Bosnia who, at 25, decided to learn Portuguese because of bossa nova. He's 29 now and speaks it almost flawlessly (expect for the Brazilian accent. )

My Finnish teacher learnt Portuguese listening to Portuguese and Brazilian radio station (he used to be a shortwave radio nerd)

 

[SnoopDog]

Re: Son of the moon

Who sings it? P.

"Son of the Moon" Snoopy.

Thnx both of you.

Well, I don't know who originally sang it but I know there are versions by a group called 'Loona' (quite famous in Germany though they make some horrible music, except this one) and also a singer called Sarah Brightman.

The lyrics go like this,

tonto el que no entienda
cuenta una leyenda
que una hembra gitana
conjuro a la luna hasta el amanecer
llorando pedia
al llegar el dia
desposar un calé

tendrás a tu hombre piel morena
desde el cielo habló la luna llena
pero a cambio quiero
el hijo primero
que la engendres a él
que quien su hijo inmola
para no esta sola
poco le iba a querer

estribillo
luna quiere ser madre
y no encuentras querer
que te haga mujer
dime luna de plata
qué pretendes hacer
con un niño de piel
ha ha ha.. ha ha haaaa
hijo de la luna

de padre canela nació un niño
blanco como el lomo de un armiño
con los ojos grises
en vez de aceituna
niño albino de luna
maldita su estampa
este hijo es un payo
y yo no me lo callo

estribillo

gitano al creerse deshonrado
se fue a su mujer cuchillo en mano
¿de quién es el hijo ?
me has engañao fijo
y de muerte la hirió
luego se hizo al monte
con el niño en brazos
y allí le abandonó

estribillo

y las noches que haya luna llena
sera porque el niño esté de buenas
y si el niño llora
menguará la luna
para hacerle una cuna
y si el nino llora
menguara la luna
para hacerle una cuna


El Snoopo

 

[SnoopDog]

It's never too late to learn any language, and Spanish least of all. Of all Romance languages it's the one with the easiest structure and phonetics, along with Italian.

I have a friend from Bosnia who, at 25, decided to learn Portuguese because of bossa nova. He's 29 now and speaks it almost flawlessly (expect for the Brazilian accent. )

My Finish teacher learnt Portuguese listening to Portuguese and Brazilian radio station (he used to be a shortwave radio nerd)

Good to know that it IS possible. Though I think spanish is the one european language that germans might have trouble 'imitating'.

Snoopy

 

[Lauren Hynde]

Good to know that it IS possible. Though I think spanish is the one european language that germans might have trouble 'imitating'.

Snoopy

Last time I was in Germany, one of my brother's housemates was learning Spanish. She always carried stacks of computer printouts with vocabulary. Her accent was pretty good from the start, though. It's one of the good things about Spanish and Italian. They're not very rich languages at a phonetic level, so once you get a handle on the basic sounds, you're set.

 

[SnoopDog]

Last time I was in Germany, one of my brother's housemates was learning Spanish. She always carried stacks of computer printouts with vocabulary. Her accent was pretty good from the start, though. It's one of the good things about Spanish and Italian. They're not very rich languages at a phonetic level, so once you get a handle on the basic sounds, you're set.

Hi L H
Everything I've heard so far is pretty encouraging.

Snoopy

 

[Lauren Hynde]

Hi L H
Everything I've heard so far is pretty encouraging.

Snoopy

I can give you the bad news too.

If you don't study at least fifteen minutes every day, it's very difficult. Learning a foreign language after a certain age requires discipline.

 

[SnoopDog]

I can give you the bad news too.

If you don't study at least fifteen minutes every day, it's very difficult. Learning a foreign language after a certain age requires discipline.

You might be right about that. That's why right now I don't learn it because I lack time AND discipline. It's more like a personal dream, you know. But I really adore the language.

Snoopy

 

[Guest]

Though I think spanish is the one european language that germans might have trouble 'imitating'.

Snoop, just to let you know: Mexicans and other Spanish-speaking peoples do not speak "European" Spanish, though the languages are basically the same. I buy books (dictionaries, verb lists, etc.) of what is commonly labeled Mexican Spanish, but Cubans, Puertorriquenos, Salvadorenos, Argentinians, etc. have their own idiomatic expressions and pronunciation.

Just saying, P.

 

[SnoopDog]

Snoop, just to let you know: Mexicans and other Spanish-speaking peoples do not speak "European" Spanish, though the languages are basically the same. I buy books (dictionaries, verb lists, etc.) of what is commonly labeled Mexican Spanish, but Cubans, Puertorriquenos, Salvadorenos, Argentinians, etc. have their own idiomatic expressions and pronunciation.

Just saying, P.

I didn't know that. I always thought with spanish spanish (get it? ) you'd speak the exact same as mexican spanish.

Oh and Perdita, I'm sure someone told you this before but you are one of the most smartest, sophisticated and enjoyable posters on here.
That's why an AH without you would be a lesser place.

Snoopy

 

[Black Tulip]

Snoop,

I have been teaching adults a new language for years now. If you have an ear for it, you can do it.

I've had students up to 65 who learned the horrible Dutch throatkiller.



Like Lauren said, it takes a bit more determination.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Cubans, Puertorriquenos, Salvadorenos, Argentinians, etc. have their own idiomatic expressions and pronunciation.

Especially the latter!

I had a teacher at the university who spoke with such soft wovels that I could hardly understand what he said.

 

[SnoopDog]

Snoop,

I have been teaching adults a new language for years now. If you have an ear for it, you can do it.

I've had students up to 65 who learned the horrible Dutch throatkiller.



Like Lauren said, it takes a bit more determination.

65 and learning Dutch ? That's pretty awesome.

Well, I know that a lot of Dutch people speak German but no German speaks Dutch. Hmmmm.

Anyways, I'm pretty good at English but wasn'T so good at French. (Well, I was pretty good at writing text in French but have serious trouble with understanding French and speaking, especially different 'times'). I was pretty good at Latin as well but that has been a while now.
What do you guys think does that say about my chances in Spanish ?? Anyone ?

Snoopy, considering learning Esperanto

 

[cloudy]

If you did well with Latin, then most likely Spanish won't be that hard for you, since it's latin-based.

The rules and such are fairly easy to learn. Much easier than Danish

 

[Guest]

considering learning Esperanto

Noooooooooooooo, don't do that! It's a fake language based on the most idiotic notion. Awk! Stop it. Now.

Ok, calmed down. Thanks for your lovely words. If you did well in Latin it should help with Spanish (or Italian).

anon, Perdita

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Danish is VERY easy! You just stick your mouth full of pebbles, and recite a verse from Shakespeare, and voilá! You get a beer.

 

[cloudy]

Danish is VERY easy! You just stick your mouth full of pebbles, and recite a verse from Shakespeare, and voilá! You get a beer.

And don't forget that gargling noise.

 

[Guest]

Flicka, you made me laugh very loud (I'm at work, gotta be quiet). I'll learn Danish tonight, I've got the Shakespeare part down. P.

 

[cloudy]

Flicka, you made me laugh very loud (I'm at work, gotta be quiet). I'll learn Danish tonight, I've got the Shakespeare part down. P.

She's right - that's exactly what Danish sounds like.

 

[SnoopDog]

Noooooooooooooo, don't do that! It's a fake language based on the most idiotic notion. Awk! Stop it. Now.

Ok, calmed down. Thanks for your lovely words. If you did well in Latin it should help with Spanish (or Italian).

anon, Perdita

I was kidding anyways, I always had to laugh when I heard more of the concept of Esperanto. Just too stupid an idea.
I should have put a 'lol' or behind that though. My bad.

Danish is VERY easy! You just stick your mouth full of pebbles, and recite a verse from Shakespeare, and voilá! You get a beer.

That cracked me up. It's probably a good time for bed because what could be better than go to sleep with a smile on your face.


Snoopy

 

[Black Tulip]

65 and learning Dutch ? That's pretty awesome.

Well, I know that a lot of Dutch people speak German but no German speaks Dutch. Hmmmm.

Anyways, I'm pretty good at English but wasn'T so good at French. (Well, I was pretty good at writing text in French but have serious trouble with understanding French and speaking, especially different 'times'). I was pretty good at Latin as well but that has been a while now.
What do you guys think does that say about my chances in Spanish ?? Anyone ?

Snoopy, considering learning Esperanto

Snoop,

I know lots of Germans who learned Dutch.
from me
They can usually skip levels, same goes for the Scandinavian neighbours.

I agree with the rest about learning Spanish, as it's Latin based. You should not be overly troubled with the grammar. LOL
The people here probably don't know what a terrible punishing affair that is in German. I never mastered it.

Night, night.

 

[seasparks]

I grew up in a home where English, Danish, Latin, Greek and occasionally Hebrew were commonly spoken.

My siblings and I had to learn at least some of the languages just so we would know what the grownups were talking about.

I learned some border Spanish when I was living in Arizona.
It is still one of the most beautiful tongues that I have ever heard.

I can't claim to be fluent in anything but English and a couple of dialects of Gaelic, however I can cuss in a good dozen languages, (very useful) and generally manage to ask my way to the restroom etc. in about as many.


So try learning Spanish, if you can find a good looking tutor, it helps. There's a good reason for the phrase "Horizontal dictionary"

 

[Black Tulip]

...
So try learning Spanish, if you can find a good looking tutor, it helps. There's a good reason for the phrase "Horizontal dictionary"
...

Now I know why my German improved after I left school. LOL