Nicaragua Spanish Lessons

THE TROUBLESOME  “S”  ENDING IN THE NICARAGUAN NATIVE PRONUNTIATION.

By Fernando Rodriguez M.   Spanish/English Language Instructor  for Nicaragua Spanish Lessons.

You might think for a while that Spanish has a standard pronunciation in the majority of the Latin American countries, if not all of them right? Well, to our surprise, the variety of pronunciation in every region has its distinctive features such as the troublesome S ending pronunciation in our country. Our unique pronunciation dates back to the era of Christopher Columbus and due to the intricacies of the language, we turned out pronouncing the “S” at the end of the words as an “H” in English and more often omitting it when the last word of a sentence or phrase ends in S. 

However, due to the normal pronunciation of the S we are linguistically forced to pronounce it provided there is a word beginning with S following the word ending in S. for example, we pronounce the S at the end of a word in these phrases and sentences:

 1. Adios señora! 

2. Tenemos cinco minutos solamente.

3. Los siete niños son muy juguetone

 As you can see in sentence 3, the word juguetone is normally written and pronounced as juguetones but we omit the S at the end of the word when pronouncing it.

On the other hand, a word that ends in an S sound and that is followed by a word beginning with a consonant, we pronounce the S as an H sound as in these phrases and sentences:

 Standard                                          Nicaraguan  

1.Vamos a visitar los templos                   a. Vamoh a visitar loh templos

2. Estamos muy felices aquí            b. Estamoh muy feliceh aquí

3. Buenos dias a todos!                    c. Buenoh diah a todo!

 The word todo in sentence c also follows the pattern of the word juguetone in sentence 3 above. By paying close attention to this unique pronunciation and rehearsing it by yourself and with our native people, you will surely acquire this distinctive accent. Enjoy your interaction with the people of Nicaragua and …    WELCOME!

Fast growing needs for Spanish language in the medical field has put the Spanish learning on top of the list of important complementary qualified skills a health care professional should think of in the non-Spanish speaking countries. Speaking another language besides the mother tongue is worth if any professional want to be more competitive and find better job opportunities. Many phisicians, nurses and other health care professionals have realized of this importance and have made the decision of their lives by taking a Spanish language course in a Spanish speaking country. Phisicians who are working in areas where there is an increasing number of Spanish speaking immigrants have seen this as a necessity since every day they receive Spanish speaking people in their medical office or clinic. Generally the Spanish speakers do not speak English or they would rather feel more comfortable to receive medical attention in their own language. Our Spanish language school in Nicaragua is offering a medical Spanish course which will help you fast grasp the Spanish language and learn the necessary medical vocabulary, verbs, and expressions to be able to communicate with the Latin patients in the Spanish language. This course has been prepared for phisicians, nurses, medical students, nursing students and in general for hospital personnel who are in need of using the Spanish language in their jobs in their country.  The course is held in Granada, the colonial jewel in Central America. Besides learning Spanish for the medical professions, participants also enjoy the outdoors activities the school organizes for all the students registered and studying at the school.

The number of Spanish language speakers is quickly increasing in the world and the importance and necessity to learn Spanish has also increased considerably due to cultural and communication needs. Many professionals of  different fields who do not speak Spanish are considering studying a language course to be better prepared in the different job areas. Nicaragua Spanish Lessons, our language school in Granada is offering a great opportunity to study Medical Spanish in Nicaragua. The Medical Spanish course is designed for health care professionals, medical and nursing students and related professions. During the course the language students are exposed to Spanish every day as they are placed with a host family. In our Spanish language school students learn general Spanish and specific language such as specific vocabulary, verbs and expressions related to the medical field, grammar structures and enough amount of language to be able to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Visits to clinics or volunteering in hospitals are also possible upon advance request. The course also includes leisure activities such as boat tour, swimming and hiking day in Apoyo Crater Lake, visit to Catarina Lookout and Masaya city. Register for free on line and book your course in Nicaragua!

Nicaragua Spanish Lessons language school offers this combined course in Granada, Nicaragua. The Ceramic and Spanish Immersion course is orientated to those who want to learn Spanish and be immersed in the local culture by getting in touch directly with people and workers, artisans and artists, visiting yet predominant indigenous villages and interacting with the population. The course combines Spanish and special ceramic instruction in artisans’ workshops. The course does not prepare participants to become professionals in pottery-making in just a couple of weeks but sets up the basic knowledge for further follow up and development. Besides of being fun, the course provides a good challenge to discover your own skills, interact with live culture and experience it. You can even get rid of stress! The course includes pick up transportation, room and board with a local family, cultural activities, and amazing excursions to crater lakes, nature reserves, active and dormant volcanoes; visits to artisan villages and more. Make up your mind and study Spanish in Granada with us at the same time you make your own ceramic piece!

Nicaragua Spanish Lessons language school offers Spanish immersion courses in beautiful colonial Granada, Nicaragua for small groups and individuals. Lessons are adapted to the students´s linguistic needs and interests. During the length of the  program students visit active and dormant volcanoes, fresh water and crater lakes, archipelagos, islands and unspoiled sandy beaches as part of the included exciting excursions at the school while students learn Spanish in Nicaragua Spanish Lessons school. Homestaying, class materials, internet and cultural activities are also included in the cost. Spanish online, Intensive Spanish for medical personnel, medical students, nurses and high school teachers also available. Free Registration at http://www.nicaragua-spanish-lessons.com

Have you ever heard about some of the typical dishes from Nicaragua? One of these popular typical foods is ¨Vigorón¨ from Granada.  This popular dish has literally crossed the border and established itself in Nicaragua´s southern neighbor. That is why it is eaten now not only in Guanacaste, Costa Rica but also in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Due to the fact that many Nicaraguans are living in Costa Rica for employment or educational reasons, some temporary and others for a long time, some of these typical dishes from Nicaragua have become internationally known. The Nicaraguan restaurant Rincón Nicaraguense located in San José near the Torre Médica in Paseo Colón is a place where many resident or temporary Nicaraguan visitors meet to enjoy typical food from Nicaragua, among them the popular vigorón. Other Nicaraguans have brought this dish to Costa Rican parties and celebrations, making it more popular. During the celebration of Central America independence on September 15^th, it is common to see people selling vigoron in the Independence Day celebrations in Guanacaste and other Costa Rican provinces along with typical Costa Rican food. The popular vigoron brought to Costa Rica from Granada by Nicaraguan immigrants, consists of boiled cassava (yucca), chicharrón (pork rind) and cabbage salad with tomato and vinegar. According to the tradition it is served in banana leaves and eaten by picking up the food with the fingers. The best vigoron is served in Granada, Nicaragua. (This article has been published by Nicaragua Spanish Lessons, the Spanish school in Granada, Nicaragua.)

Modern times have taught us the importance of knowing how to speak Spanish and how helpful it is for a better professional performance especially if you are living and working in an area where a considerable amount of Spanish speakers live, study and work. There is also another reason why it is a necessity to improve the Spanish language. If you are a Spanish teacher in a high school and would like to polish up your skills this could be your opportunity by studying in our Spanish language school in Granada, Nicaragua. This course offered by Nicaraguan Spanish School in Granada is orientated to high school Spanish language teachers currently working in Canada, United States and United Kingdom. It can be adapted to the specific interest of the participants. Besides improving your Spanish skills you will have the chance to travel and learn about the culture of this interesting Central American country. The course includes also amazing field trips to nature reserves, active and dormant volcanoes, artisan villages and crater lakes. Contact our school Nicaragua Spanish Lessons for more information.

The Spanish language school in Granada offers this course in a beautiful ambiance, in one of the oldest colonial building in downtown Granada. This course is also available in all Pacific Regions! For the other cities than Granada, the Spanish classes are taught at the student own site, at his/her own pace! Spanish private tutoring program is also offered in Managua city. The Nicaraguan Spanish teachers are sent directly to the participants’ house, hotel, office, or apartment to avoid long distances rides in an unknown environment for a visitor. In Managua, Nicaragua Spanish Lessons school does not have a physical location but we do offer private tutoring one-on-one at the students own site. Nicaragua Spanish Lessons and its partner organization Spanish Tutors Nicaragua in Managua, being the pioneers in this kind of personalized service, offer reliable one-on-one classes and trustful experienced instructors who will help you gain a quickly advance in your Spanish. For more information on this course visit the web site or e-mail us! Just e-mail us and we will be there where you need us!

Nicaragua Spanish Lessons, a Spanish language school located in Granada, Nicaragua offers this program which is orientated to students from public and private American and Canadian Universities or Colleges doing internships or planning to do so in Nicaragua through Non-Governmental Organizations or by themselves. This is a great opportunity for college students to fast learn Spanish in an immersion program in Nicaragua. Focused on developing the four Spanish language skills: -writing, listening comprehension, reading, speaking- in a practical and communicative way, the Spanish course promotes interaction with the Nicaraguan culture and the daily practice of the host language by students. An oral and a written Spanish test are given at the beginning of the course to measure the student’s Spanish level and adapt the Spanish course for the class. Students are grouped generally in a 3-4 participant class as maximum and 1-2 student class as minimum depending on the level and number of registered students. The length of the Spanish program is the choice of the local representative NGO or sponsoring University or College. Six hours of Spanish instruction per week per student minimum program required. Classes’ site should be supplied by the local NGO whether in León or Managua. For Granada, the language school Nicaragua Spanish Lessons will provide location. Nicaragua Spanish Lessons from Granada, will be responsible for the organization of the Spanish language program only (León and Managua), the sponsoring NGO would be in charge of room and board with local families and also of other additional classes such as History, Sociology and the management of the Internship in cooperation with the visiting University or College. Spanish instruction for this program is conducted by the most experienced staff of our language school in this field. University credits are accredited by the corresponding Universities in partnership with the Nicaraguan counterpart. Nicaragua Spanish Lessons will be glad to help find host families if requested. As for Granada site the school Nicaragua Spanish Lessons has host families available if requested. Read more about this program at the site http://www.nicaragua-spanish-lessons.com/learn-spanish-programs.html

San Juan del Sur, Popoyo, and the South Pacific beaches feature mostly surfing beaches, thanks to their unique geographical positions. With the waves ranging from mild to wild, the beaches accommodate all kinds of surfers from pro to novice, to practice the sport. When people are not surfing, the town of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, offers an exciting nightlife whereas the Popoyo area offers a quieter scene. San Juan del Sur and around: Beaches and more beaches. San Juan del Sur, especially popular among surfers, is a nice beach town located on the Pacific coast, South West of Nicaragua. Renowned for its clean white sandy beaches, San Juan del Sur invites tourists and expats alike to visit and stay there as well as exploring neighboring beaches in the department of Rivas, such as Playa Maderas, Playa Remanso, Refugio Maritimo el Coco, and La Flor. A residential town to some 15,500 people of local fishing families and foreigners mostly coming from the United States, Canada and Europe, San Juan del Sur features a remarkably good-looking crescent-shaped bay. It enjoyed being the site of the TV show “Survivor: Nicaragua” edition 2010. (This articcle republished by Nicaragua Spanish Lessons was taken from the below web site where you can read more about San Juan del Sur: http://www.vivanicaragua.com/en/nicaragua-travel-destinations/san-juan-del-sur-a-south-pacific