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Pub. Guardian, Public Affairs, Wed. January 26th, 2005.
An outline of modern approaches to teaching and learning Spanish for beginners and advanced students of all ages, including advantages and disadvantages of various approaches.
Why Spanish and why now?
Guardian, Public Affairs, Wed. February 16th, 2005.
A treatise on the importance and benefits of learning Spanish at the individual and national level.
Aquí en T&T
Guardian, Public Affairs, Wed. March 2nd, 2005
Benefits of learning Spanish from more personal perspectives, including insights from Marisol Romany, president of the Hispanic Women's Association of Trinidad and Tobago and Suzette Simpson, an Administrative Assistant who grew up in Venezuela.
Getting to know Argentina
(Guardian, Wednesday September 28th, 2005 )
A piece on the SIS-Argentine Cultural Awareness Seminar held on September 16, 2005.
Talking Trade, Culture Between Trinidad and Tobago and Colombia
(Newsday, Section B, September 24, 2005)
A piece on the SIS-Colombian Cultural Awareness Seminar held on September 9th, 2005.
A Fact, Fiction of SAFFL Initiative
(Guardian, September 14, 2005)
An article addressing misconceptions about the SAFFL initiative and the SIS and clarifying the Secretariat’s official stance on certain issues.
Business strategies and Spanish – When does proficiency in a foreign language become useful?
(Business Express August 31, 2005)
An outline of where fluency in Spanish becomes useful in today’s business organization.
Spanish Place names in Trinidad
(Guardian, August 31, 2005)
Reflections on the origin of Spanish-derived place names in our country.
A novel way to learn
(Guardian, Public Affairs, Wed. August 10th, 2005)
A thought provoking review of Nobel Prize Winner, Gabriel García Márquez's book, No one Writes to the Colonel ( El Coronel tiene quien le escriba) including a comparison with the film.
From Tequila Worms to grasshopper tacos… Latin American Cuisine - exotic, exciting
(Guardian, Public Affairs, Wed. July 6th, 2005)
A piece on fascinating recipes and related historical and cultural facets from across Latin America. Includes a recipe.
Latin American Wedding
(Newsday, Lifestyle. Section C. Wed. July 13th, 2005.
Intriguing wedding traditions and customs from various Latin American countries, including tips on how to achieve a special Spanish look for your wedding.
Business Etiquette in Latin America
(Guardian, Public Affairs, July 20th, 2005)
Important tips and vital reminders about what to do and what to expect when setting up or attending a meeting in Latin America.
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