Hispanics and the seven deadly sins
Fernando Diaz-Plaja wrote “Spaniards And The Seven Deadly Sins.” I thought it would be interesting to make my own list about Hispanics.
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Ida Vitale, winner of Spain’s Cervantes Prize, inspires at 96
This year´s Cervantes Prize goes to Ida Vitale, a 96-year-old Uruguayan poet who is an inspiration to us all.
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Pensamientos y citas sobre el pasado, la juventud y la vejez
El pasado no siempre fue mejor ni la juventud fue más feliz que la mediana edad o la vejez. Filósofos y escritores tienen mucho que decir al respecto.
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Is “textese” poor spelling and bad grammar?
Textese is used by both young and older people alike, although it´s more prevalent in youth. Is it considered poor spelling?
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For the love of teaching; on being a teacher for a lifetime
A natural born teacher will be focused on his or her students and leave his ego on the other side of the classroom door.
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Bilingualism: the true mastery of two languages
There are different levels of bilingualism, and some people do master two languages. Bilinguals feel at home in both. It is something to aspire to.
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5 Word games to play with kids and grandkids
In today´s busy and fast-paced world it seems like we never have time to just play with our kids. Here are a few word games to try with them.
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Los errores tipográficos ¿aumentan con la edad?
Las erratas o errores de tipografía ocurren a menudo y pueden cambiar por completo el significado de una frase.
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The old caring for the elderly; my story
Science has managed to extend our lifespan, but what does that really mean? Sometimes, that an older person must take care of the elderly. This is what it´s like for me.
