Category Archives: Español

Ever heard of Duolingo?

Posted on Sunday, 6th November, 2016 by Ken Kwame

Last week, a former classmate and his wife teamed up tell me about Duolingo, a website and phone app for language learning. The app, he said, has a bit less functionality than the website, but is also quite good. It … Continue reading →

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Somebody REALLY likes shoes…

Posted on Monday, 11th August, 2014 by Ken Kwame

I’ve been delaying this post in the hopes that I’d end up going by Sovereign Centre, and seeing the name of the store whose windows I took a picture of, but alas… Well, one day, I was minding my own … Continue reading →

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Know anything about music?

Posted on Wednesday, 1st May, 2013 by Ken Kwame

I’m trying to rekindle an old flame in my life: The love I once had for my dear Aviva, and the music we once made together. So, I thought, what better way than I combine two loves, Hebrew and music. … Continue reading →

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A song I’m going to learn!

Posted on Tuesday, 31st July, 2012 by Ken Kwame

I happened upon this song Friday night: It’s the Spanish version of a song I love (well, the first 8 minutes or so of the video, anyway). It’s got a few words I don’t know. Maybe this’ll be the motivation … Continue reading →

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(Universal?) Challenges with Learning Languages

Posted on Thursday, 19th January, 2012 by Ken Kwame

I have a cousin that I’m helping with Spanish. It is a challenge for both of us. She has a hard time understanding the concept that “one word can mean two words.” Let me give you an example: Soy niño. … Continue reading →

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