Blog sobre Sweden en español

Question

Hey,

I'm struggling with my Spanish and one of the hardest things for me is that I haven't found a good way to practice writing. I tried writing a text and had it proof read here, but it was too hard to come up with something to write about, and I'm too shy to have my work explicitly reviewed in that way.

So I realized that a good idea would be to start a blog, I'm a regular blogger anyway. It would be nice to know that someone out there actually took a peek at it now and again so it feels like it has a purpose So I'm advertising it here.

Of course you will be reading things written in children's Spanish, but that's the deal I offer

So far I don't even know if the blog title makes any sense, I wanted it to say "conjugating to success"

Actually it is so hard right now to put sentences together (takes hours ) that I probably won't correct anything, but small feedback is still appreciated. Just don't put your heart into it because it will most probably be wasted time . It's like... So much is so hard that I can't be bothering with the details yet.

And the link:

http://svenska-espanol.blogspot.com/

Conjugando a éxito

Cheers! Anna

Hi Anna, I made a clickable link to your blog. Cheers. :-) - webdunce, Jan 6, 2011

Conjugando con éxito. - lazarus1907, Jan 6, 2011

Thanks to you both - okiaji, Jan 6, 2011

Uhm... So... "con éxito" could mean "to success" not only "with success"? - okiaji, Jan 6, 2011

No, If you wish to say "to success", then you should write: "conjugando para / hacia el éxito". - Gekkosan, Jan 6, 2011

B T W, "Sweden" is "Suecia" in Spanish. - Gekkosan, Jan 6, 2011

Thanks, that solves a few questinons for me :) - okiaji, Jan 8, 2011

Answer 1

My grandparents came to the U.S. in the early 1900's, so whenever I see the words Sweden or Swedish it gets my attention. I checked out your blog and will follow your progress. I also have a hard time writing in Spanish.

That's cute :D And now perhaps you know something new of swedish cuisine ;) (panncake with smoked pork) - okiaji, Jan 6, 2011

Answer 2

Great idea! I blog to practice Spanish sometimes as well. (The link is on my profile if you would like to check it out. It is not beginner Spanish, though.)

You know, I am very shy as well. I get nervous every time I post a text here to be corrected. The thing is, if you only post in your blog and no one corrects you, you will not learn from your mistakes. You have to realize that everyone is here to help, not to judge or laugh. We all make them at times.

I think your title is cute. Good luck!

I will be sure to check it out.

Hi! I will look at your blog! I know I have to have my texts corrected at some point, but it feels easier to kick start it all this way (^.^'). - okiaji, Jan 6, 2011

Answer 3

Felicitaciones por tus esfuerzos, creo que escribes muy bien en el blog, hay muy pocos errores.... me sorprendes Adelante con el español.

Muchas gracias, me alegro de oírlo :) - okiaji, Jan 8, 2011

Answer 4

Speaking of help... I had a lot of problems translating "It is a lot for me". I finally settled on "es mucho para mí" and I don't feel comfortable with that translation

Any thoughts? I know I could go to the grammar forum, but I thought "while I'm here".

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(Edit: Changed "It is much to me" to "a lot for me" hoping it would be more clear)

Well, in English, it is better to say: "It means a lot to me" or "It is important to me" (if I understand you correctly). I know you're probably wanting ideas about the Spanish, though. - webdunce, Jan 6, 2011

Hm, no I meant "It's a lot for me" :D All these languages all day long, I'm getting dizzy... :O - okiaji, Jan 6, 2011

... eh... as in... it's too much work, it's a lot of work for me... As I said, my head is spinning now :D - okiaji, Jan 6, 2011

Ah, I see. Yes, "it is a lot for me" is correct for the English. - webdunce, Jan 6, 2011

Answer 5

Why not try to write sentences with the Picture and Word of the Day Threads. They are moderated and correct. Plus Once sentence at a time is an easy start.

Hi! That is a good suggestion. It's a little hard for me to focus on though, it's easier to write about things I care for at the moment :) - okiaji, Jan 6, 2011