michaelcoyote
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It's come up that I'm working with a company that has a large presence in Mexico and Central America and it would be useful to have a grounding in some spoken and written Spanish.
Even a basic level refresher course would be useful. I did take some Spanish in high school, but that was long ago. Some conversation practice would go a long way.
Something located downtown or near ShoNo would be very helpful and bonus points if they have other languages.
OSU adult education perhaps?
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you already use plenty of adult language, mister.
jeff_r
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If you're interested in something self-directed, most local public libraries subscribe to an online language learning program called Mango Languages. It starts out pretty basic, and it's really designed around the principle of repetition. Still, it might be something to consider. Here's the link to Worthington's subscription.
http://www.worthingtonlibraries.org/research/databases/mango-languages
From outside the library, you'll need to enter your library card number for access.
A similar product available through Columbus Metropolitan Library is Powerspeak. It's under "p" in this alphabetical listing of premium resources through Columbus:
http://www.columbuslibrary.org/ebranch/index.cfm?pageid=18&parentid=855
Comparing the two, I think that Powerspeak could be described as more immersive/interactive. Both have their advantages though, it mostly depends on what you're after.
Again, you'll need a library card to access Powerspeak from outside the library. Powerspeak is pretty new to the field. Worthington Libraries will be adding it to their collection of electronic resources on or about August 1st.
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jeff_r wrote >>
A similar product available through Columbus Metropolitan Library is Powerspeak. It's under "p" in this alphabetical listing of premium resources through Columbus:
http://www.columbuslibrary.org/ebranch/index.cfm?pageid=18&parentid=855
Comparing the two, I think that Powerspeak could be described as more immersive/interactive. Both have their advantages though, it mostly depends on what you're after.
Again, you'll need a library card to access Powerspeak from outside the library. Powerspeak is pretty new to the field. Worthington Libraries will be adding it to their collection of electronic resources on or about August 1st.
Cool! I'll have to give this a closer look. It might be helpful for someone like myself why needs to make time when I can.
groundrules wrote >>
you already use plenty of adult language, mister.
I don't what the fuck you're talking about.
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I took an Italian refresher at THE OSU's continuing education back in 2001. It was much more fun than the 4 quarters of Italian I took at THE OSU in the 80's (when computer classes involved punch cards-MAN am I old). I remember thinking it would be a good way to make the acquaintance of a member of the opposite sex, too (if I wan't already married...)
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Twixlen wrote >>
I have been thinking the same thing re: Spanish. I checked out the Columbus public thing - and that looks to be a really excellent place to start... thanks Jeff_r!
No problem. We ask only that you remember libraries when they come up on the ballot (you too Michael C.) ;-)
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