Welcome to Vol. 62 of the Spanish Online Newsletter! Part of the Spanish Learning Blog - your weekly lessons with mp3 files, as well as links to Spanish travel spots and more.

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¡Bueno, ahora a trabajar! A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article on the blog that some of you may find helpful - Homeschooling: Do I Need to Speak Spanish to Teach It? This week's lesson deals with an interesting vocabulary topic - Spanglish. Believe it or not, these hybrid words are super common Hispanic communities, and in many cases have replaced the original Spanish words as the norm in casual conversation. While Spanglish might not serve you all that well when you travel in Latin America, it's important to be aware of its use & the key vocabulary.

Spanglish: Where 2 Cultures & Languages Collide

Worksheet: Spanglish Vocabulary

Quiz: Spanglish

Hangman: Spanglish Words

Articles & Links: Got Spanglish?

The Meaning of Spanglish - Interview by Newsweek

Academic Article about Spangish & University Students in Argentina (PDF)

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Travel Spot of the Week
	Island of Chiloé, Chile Jesuit missionaries were among the first settlers of this archipelago which includes South America's 2nd largest island, located in the lake region of Chile. The wooden churches they built can still be seen all over the island. The accents of the people are very distinct - and strong! Great place to practice your Spanish diversity. This sleepy island is known for their myths and legends, maritime traditions, distinctive shingled architecture, and more recently for their local artisans, particularly in the capital of Castro. Chiloé has a bit of an exotic feel to it - definitely one of the more unique places I've been in South America.

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