Rapid Spanish - by earworms mbt

This is a video version of the popular audio language learning program, Earworms mbt (Musical Brain Trainer)

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Spanish
• Learn
• course
• Language
• Berlitz

[earwormslearning]

Hi guys. Marlon Lodge here. I am the the English (brit) voice on the CD.

Our Spanish speaker is from mainland Spain from the Cadiz region.

We are are aware that the Latin American pronunciation of the 'c' and 'z' are 'easier' on the English speakers ear and that there are obviously cultural differences between Spain and Latin American countries. For this reason we are producing a localized version for version US learners, due out this winter.

google 'earwormslearning'. Appreciate the feedback

[Mafs75]

hello! as a native spanish speaker, can i say that the zzzzz of the spanish from spain is quite a mouthful and maybe you should offer the neutral latinamerican spanish? the lady that speaks sounds very foreign...are you guys using native speakers?

[DinoDoesStuff]

@sweeeedishfish As an Englishman I must have jurisdiction on this subject LOL! Back in the day only the richest of people could afford tea and bone china. Tea was often kept under lock and key. Hot fluids poured directly into bone china cups tends to crack them - so the habit of adding a splash of milk was to reduce the temperature and protect the owners valuable bone china. That naturally answers the "milk first or second?" question. Milk should be added first. :) Mmmm time for a cuppa! :)

[DinoDoesStuff]

@sweeeedishfish Hello! As a European I have always been acutely aware that the most common Spanish language systems are generally American. This, as you point out, raises the question of accents and if the language and phrases one learns are suitable for Europe. Earworms addressed this problem for me andgave me the confidence to trust what I was learning. Milk in tea...........................­..........

[sweeeedishfish]

@AcrylicOnion Maybe Spanish people? :P Actually, I don't think putting milk in tea is that odd (I'm American.) But, yes, this CD was obviously made in Europe. It's an English guy and a Spanish woman. I still found it to be helpful (I bought the entire album), since these sort of basic expressions are relevant in all Spanish speaking countries. Just need to learn the accent of wherever you're going!

[TVwriter23]

That is cool

[AcrylicOnion]

quien pondrían leche en su té

and also these people are from spain.