| Website links to explain culture in Spain and Latin America |
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The Instituto Cervantes - English version of website.
Rated as excellent or very good. The headquarters of the Instituto Cervantes in the United States. Website is in English. |
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Valencia
Valencia, Spain |
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Arroz con pollo
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Nachos - The history of Nachos
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Montery Jack Cheese
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Spanish Cheese
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Mexican Cheese
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Spanish Guitar Music
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Salma Hayek - Siente mi amor
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Quédate Aquí - Salma Hayek
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Antonio Banderas - Singing the song of the Mariachi
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Volver en tus brazos otra vez
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Volver en tus brazos otra vez - Concha Buika
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Volver en tus brazos otra vez - Freddy Fender
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Carlos Santana with Maná - Corazón espinado
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Paella, a well-know Spanish dish, which originated in Valencia
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The Spanish tortilla
A tortilla in Spain is a thick omelette like "pancake" made from potatoes fried in olive oil, and eggs. Other ingredients may be added. Not to be confused with the Mexican tortilla, which is a thin "pancake" made from corn flour. |
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The tortilla from Mexico and Central America
What is known as a "tortilla" in North America, has its origins in Mexico and Central America, and is a thin "pancake" or a type of "flatbread" made out of corn flour. |
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Instituto Cervantes in Spanish
All of the different services and information provided by the Cervantes Institute. This website is in Spanish. |
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What is the "Instituto Cervantes"
Wikipedia article of this important cultural institute for Spaniards, Latin Americans,Hispanics, and those wishing to acquire the Spanish langauge and learn more about Spanish culture. This website is in English. |
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The Queen Sofia Institue - A Spanish cultural institution in the United States
A Spanish Institue of Culture and language in the United States. |
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Wikipedia page to explain the origin of Cuban song "Guantaramera"
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La cucaracha - explanation of lyrics and the song's history.
"La cucaracha", which originated during the period of the Mexican Revolution, is explained on this Wikipedia page, and explains the origin and the meaning of the song. |
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Explanation of the song "La Bamba"
Description of the song know as "La Bamba". Lyrics----
"La bamba" music lyrics |
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| Website links to explain culture in France & the Francophonie |
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La mer par Charles Trenet
La mer par Charles Trenet |
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Les feuilles mortes chantés par Ives Montand
A beautiful song sung by Yves Montand. |
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Film by National Film Board of Canada - La nouvelle (a "short") about bilingualism
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Sofia Essaidia
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Je suis la, me voila
Brian Adams, Me voila |
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Celine Dion, la vie en rose
La vie en rose, Celine Dion |
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Ne me quitte pas
Sting, ne quitte pas |
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Mozart Rock Opera
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Natasha St. Pierre - Quand on cherche l'amour
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Us Boys - Jena Lee
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Tant qu'on rêve encore
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| Educational resource links |
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Learning a language
Rated as an excellent educational resource. |
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Learning language from infancy onwards.
Rated as being excellent for having informative insights on learning a second language. An excellent educational resource source. |
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Carreers and languages
Why languages can make a difference in an international career. |
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Benefits to learning a foreign language
Rated as excellent for providing information as to why learning a second language has great advantages. |
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Benefits of learning a second language for enhanced career possibilities
Useful information on the areas where speakers of second and third languages are needed in non-language specific careers. |
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Ten good reasons and more on why one should learn a second language
Advice and insight on why the acquisition of a second or third or fourth language is an asset, and strategies on how to achieve this. |
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| Useful online dictionaries |
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Larousse Online dictionary and Website - An excellent website for all major European Languages, including English
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An excellent online dictionary for all major European Languages
Includes language, vocabulary blogs and discussions on items not found in the regular dictionary |
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Webpage with free services to check your French Grammar
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French Grammar
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| WEbsite links to explain Canadian Culture |
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Jetlagged - Simple Plan
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Simple Plan - Welcome to my life
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