España Wins!

Tuesday, July 29
1:14am

Hola!

Viva España! We beat Portugal tonight 1-0. Portugal is the third best team in the world. I believe Spain is the second best. A few friends and I found a local bar, had some tapas, and enjoyed the game. Spain had plenty of shots on goal during the game, however only one fell in. The team looked good, though. They play Paraguay on Saturday at 8:30pm (1:30pm your time).

Tonight Melanie, Julia, and I went to the theater for the midnight showing of the Twilight Eclipse movie… Too bad the theater was closed and the movie cannot show here until it premiers in the US. At least we know the bus system a bit better now, right?

I am thoroughly enjoying my classes this semester. I am learning about the government system in Spain, geography, and important festivals here. We also have a 5 page, 1.5 spaced paper (not double space, sad day) the last day of class. Each person has a different topic. My topic is tourism. I believe I can write from many different points of view and speak with the local restaurants and bars, my host family, teachers at the school, and even a travel agent - I think I know someone who could help me. J

In Commercial Spanish, I feel that it is a different version of a conversation class. The teacher is approachable but corrects us when we mispronounce words or use them incorrectly. In English we may say, you need to see the Sears Tower when you are in Chicago. However, in Spanish, need is only used when it is vital. You would say something like, you ought to see the Sears Tower, or I recommend highly you see it.

Heading to bed!
Buenas Noches

Kristina