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The Brits are Lazy at Learning Spanish
Posted by admin in # Hola! Learning Spanish?, ExPat Living Tips, Spain in The News on 06/03/2011
Well it’s hardly news is it? We brits are damned lazy at learning Languages. FULL STOP!
But Finally, Even if you’ve never spoken a word of Spanish before…
Here is the Easy Way to Learn Spanish
And you can DO THIS IN JUST 138 Words!
Using a simple method discovered by Marcus Santamaria, anyone can learn to speak Spanish quickly and easily…even if other courses have failed.
Would you like to learn how to speak Spanish ? If the “traditional” way of teaching Spanish doesn’t work for you THIS ONE MIGHT BE A BETTER OPTION.
Even if you’ve tried to learn Spanish before and failed, now you can learn “real-world” Spanish quickly and easily.
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Speaka Da Lingo! Let’s Learn Spanish!
Posted by admin in # Hola! Learning Spanish?, ExPat Living Tips on 06/01/2011
Life in Spain is a whole lot easier and more pleasant if “youa speaka da lingo”!
How many Expats have failed or worse not even tried?
Well here’s a good place to rocket your Spanish language skills…
So if you want to learn Spanish at your OWN PACE but with quality support and excellent audio / visual tutorials then please take a look at Rocket Spanish.
This is an Amazing Interactive Course that is Dynamic, Comprehensive, and Proven to Work!!
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Just so you know: “Rocket Spanish” are an old and well established language education company with a proven track record in teaching Spanish, Italian, French, etc to 1000′s of people across the world.
Useful Videos: Living in Spain
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips on 17/07/2010
Those helpful people at the British Consulate have produced some very informative videos to help with your stay in Spain (on holiday or as a resident).
RBL Raising Money in Hondón
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips, Hondon News on 28/06/2010
On the morning of Sunday 11th April around 30 members and friends of the Royal British Legion assembled in Hondón de los Frailes for the regular Poppy Walk.
The weather was warm, sunny and calm and gave great opportunities for good photographs of the surroundings. There was a mountain walk of 5k and also a 10k route for those more serious walkers in the group. The views were amazing, down to the coast on one side and then over the Hondón valley.
The Hondón Valley Branch meet on the third Tuesday of each month at Restaurante Monte Alto, Polígono Industrial, Hondón de las Nieves at 7.15 p.m. Following the more formal part of the meeting, members and visitors are entertained with a varied social evening.
JOIN: For more details contact the Secretary on 677 376 770 or email secretary.hondonvalley3577@gmail.com Details of all other Branches in the area are contained on the District Website: www.spainnorth.legionbranches.net
Anyone is very welcome to join a Branch – You do not need an Armed Forces background to enjoy the many social events and trips arranged, together with supporting the RBL objectives of fundraising and assisting members and dependants of Armed Forces people resident in Spain.
Source: The Leader
15 Minutes of TV Fame!
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips, Hondon Valley Property on 24/06/2010
A Place in the Sun Needs You!
If you are thinking of moving & setting up business in Spain (or Europe) then here’s a chance to appear on the Telly !!
The program makers FreeForm Productions (makers of Place in the Sun) are looking for couples moving abroad from the UK for a new TV program… but you have to act soon !! … some more details…
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Do you dream of a lifestyle where you are your own boss? Where the quality of your life has become more important than the jobs you do?
A new TV series from Freeform Productions, the makers of A Place in the Sun, can help you achieve these dreams and find the perfect overseas business for you.
We are looking for couples and families who are serious and ready to relocate from the UK in the next 6 months, ideally to a European country (although if your plans take you further a field, we would still love to hear from you) and start or buy a business.
The show, presented by A Place in the Sun: Home or Away’s Jonnie Irwin will help you find the ideal business opportunity overseas and give you practical help and advice and on how to make a successful
move. The type of business is not important, we will also help seek out the perfect franchise opportunity overseas.
Get in touch today. Louise Allen, Assistant Producer Email: louisea @ fftv.co.uk
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Learn Spanish for FREE in Hondon !
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips, Hondon Tourism on 13/04/2010
Well we think the SpanishDict web site is brilliant for all things ‘”Learning Spanish” - it’s interactive with audio, video and Flashcards.
It has a dictionary and a translater + loads of other features if you join. It even keeps a record of where you are and how much/well you have done ! ALL FOR FREE and ONLINE 24/7!!
(although the teacher is a little exuberant maybe)
British Consulate Services in Alicante
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips on 13/04/2010
If you get stuck – you may find the British Embassy / Consulate can help you with certain things: Visit their web site or download their leaflet here:
- Provide help if you are a victim of crime, have suffered rape or serious assault, or are in hospital, including contacting your family or friends if you wish
- Help people with mental health needs
- Issue replacement full passports via our regional passport centre in Madrid (passport forms can be downloaded from ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/passports)
- If your passport has been lost or stolen, we may be able to offer you an emergency passport
- Provide information about transferring funds in an emergency
- Provide details of local lawyers, interpreters, doctors and funeral directors
- Do all we properly can to contact you within 24 hours of being told that you have been detained
- Offer support and help in a range of other cases, such as child abduction, death of relatives overseas, missing persons and kidnapping
- Make special arrangements in cases of terrorism, civil disturbances or natural disasters
- Issue certificates, standard translations and provide other notarial services
I would encourage you to use their services or at least read-up on their web site first – it’s useful and usually the most up-to-date.
TELEPHONE ALICANTE CONSULATE: Alicante: 965 216 022
UK Online Shopping in Spain !!
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips, Hondon Leisure on 26/12/2009
There’s a new web site that promotes and directs you to all the on-line BIG NAME UK STORES where you can order all manner of goodies and have DELIVERY TO SPAIN!!
The site is a portal (a list) of UK shops that sell on-line and will deliver to mainland Spain for a reasonable fee in most cases. PLUS… they have discount codes and information on Bargains Galore !!!
I spotted brands such as (there’s 100′s) :
- Marks & Spencers
- HMV
- Interflora
- New Look
- Knickerbox
- Top Man
- Wallis
- Mothercare
- Littlewoods
- Waterstones…
So if you are missing your fave UK shops then take a peak at La Plaza Spain.
Luxury Hondón Valley Villas & Homes for Sale
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips, Hondon Valley Property on 13/12/2009
If you are looking for a Spanish Villa surrounded by peace and tranquillity, then Hondon Valley may be the place for you.
Surrounded by rural villages, vinyards, almond groves, olives trees and mountain vistas, Hondón is an ideal place to discover rural Spain with over 310+ days of lovely sunny Spanish weather.
Hondon retains much its Spanish way of life, shops, bars and restaurants in this mainly grape growing area. it’s quiet and a great place for a relaxing way of life. Ideal to retire to or have a lovely family holiday home… there’s even rental potential!
» So consider looking on HONDONVILLAS.NET for Luxury Villas at bargain prices.
Many are reduced due to the current economic climate.
Hondón on YouTube
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips, Hondon Leisure on 26/10/2009
Well seems that Hondon is getting better known and it’s residents are keen to show you what they are doing and what is going on here in the Hondon Valley.
If you search HONDON on YouTube there’s quite a lot of videos to see (of varying quality and interest). Look out for the ones about the local fiestas in the local villages of Nieves, Frailes, Canalosa and Aspe.