Christmas presents for those learning Spansh
November 13, 2014 8:19 AM Subscribe
My dear husband is learning Spanish via Duolingo. I'd like to get him some Christmas presents that allow him to practice and maintain these skills. What might that be? No real price point.
I'd recommend some great Spanish movie DVDs. Depending on how advanced he is, it can be really helpful to watch them either with or without subtitles. One of my favourites is Y Tu Mama Tambien.
posted by 256 at 9:08 AM on November 13, 2014
posted by 256 at 9:08 AM on November 13, 2014
Plane tickets for a trip to a Spanish speaking country.
posted by bobafet at 9:33 AM on November 13, 2014 [4 favorites]
posted by bobafet at 9:33 AM on November 13, 2014 [4 favorites]
Compile a list of area latino, hispanic, and spanish restaurants. Do some research to find the good ones. And take him to one every month to practice with the waiter.
For Christmas, present him with twelve gift cards on which you've printed the name, address, and perhaps a photo and brief positive review of each venue.
posted by Quisp Lover at 9:59 AM on November 13, 2014
For Christmas, present him with twelve gift cards on which you've printed the name, address, and perhaps a photo and brief positive review of each venue.
posted by Quisp Lover at 9:59 AM on November 13, 2014
Bananagrams comes in Spanish, but he would need another Spanish-speaker to practice/play with.
posted by cabbagesnkings at 10:20 AM on November 13, 2014
posted by cabbagesnkings at 10:20 AM on November 13, 2014
Classic children's books in Spanish are always good.
posted by Flood at 10:27 AM on November 13, 2014
posted by Flood at 10:27 AM on November 13, 2014
Do you have Netflix? If so, ad a $5/month unblock-us.com subscription and you can watch Mexican, Argentine, or Colombian netflix.
Do you speak Spanish or do other members of his circle? How about the Spanish edition of some board games? Cards Against Humanity has several Spanish-language editions, though whether those are the words he wants to learn and practice may be debatable.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 11:49 AM on November 13, 2014 [1 favorite]
Do you speak Spanish or do other members of his circle? How about the Spanish edition of some board games? Cards Against Humanity has several Spanish-language editions, though whether those are the words he wants to learn and practice may be debatable.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 11:49 AM on November 13, 2014 [1 favorite]
Music in Spanish. He can sing along and practice pronunciation and also check out the lyrics and find new words. You can google "Música en Español" or "Música Española/Argentina/Uruguaya/whatever" and find recommendations. If you are interested in specific bands or genres, you can memail me.
I agree with getting him a book he already likes and has read many times in English.
Maybe you can ask him to teach you or practice with you, that's fun and useful.
posted by divina_y_humilde at 1:39 PM on November 13, 2014
I agree with getting him a book he already likes and has read many times in English.
Maybe you can ask him to teach you or practice with you, that's fun and useful.
posted by divina_y_humilde at 1:39 PM on November 13, 2014
How about Spanish conversation lessons over Skype with someone in a Spanish speaking country?
posted by lillian.elmtree at 6:56 PM on November 17, 2014
posted by lillian.elmtree at 6:56 PM on November 17, 2014
I second Harry Potter books or any translated books. The translations are generally easier to read than native Spanish books. I also read some Bradbury and Asimov without much difficulty.
posted by Che boludo! at 10:32 AM on November 18, 2014
posted by Che boludo! at 10:32 AM on November 18, 2014
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posted by empath at 8:25 AM on November 13, 2014