Equals and Differences in Languages

There are many differences and equals between English and Spanish. The first difference in English is abbreviate a lot.For example:don't,(do not), rom-com(romantic comedy),pj(pijama) etc.In contrast in Spanish you hardly ever abbreviate.Second,the date in English is first month,day and year.In Spanish you write it differently,you write first day,month and year.However in Spanish you need two exclamation and question marks,in the beggining and the end.In English only on the end.The Spanish language has more than one hundred thousand words than English. In Spanish a lot of words need accent,in English you don't. Equally,in English and Spanish the sentences are written in the same order,s v o. Likewise,their is a lot of words that mean the something, for examples :charisma,optimism,motivation,integrity, honesty,education,intelligence,talent,organize,etc. All in all,Spanish and English have differences and equalities.

The Family Vineyard

The Family Vineyard

The family vineyard in Sonora ,Mexico in my country, it’s a place very special to me, because I expended a lot of time in my childhood. It’s a unequaled experience looking at the grape growing. In winter the grape plant rest and prepare for starts to work in spring. And beginning the summer, the growing process it’s end., and it’s time to harvest. This is the part more interesting for me ,because the vineyard looks colossal and abundantly green with leaves and fruit. Close the vineyard there is a big cabin . In the front of the cabin there is many huge trees. Behind there is a big terrace ,between the terrace, there is a big table and chairs, for the barbecue or” carne asada “ , Everybody and my family love this place . Next to the terrace there is seesaws for the children’s family .Inside the cabin there is a big playroom ,and a big red kitchen, because the red color it’s the preferred color for the whole family. Definitely,my family , and the big cabin in the vineyard it’s my favorite place for relax and calm.

Advantages for a Small Car

Owning a small car has several advantages.First of all, it cost between $15,000 and $25,000.And the servicies like change oil it's more economical.Second,you need to use less fuel. The small models gets 40 or 45 miles per gallon of gas.And also in this time the fuel is very expensive.
Third,easy to park.For instance you can park two small cars in a single street parking space. Maybe fit in a corner for their size.Finally, for economy,and size (easy parking), the small cars it's a good option.

A Good English Student

A good English student will need four characterists. First,Reading/Writing is a very important class.If you pretended studie your Major in USA you will need reading a lot of books in English.Other important point is you need writing very well,because the next five years you make in English every day.Second,Listening/Speaking class has the equal importance since,you will need speaks in English a long time every day. And is basic pay special attention in listening to follow instructions in many details.Third,this point is very important,is necesary be always on time,because the beginning of the class its very important,and the explanation of the teacher its most important though.Finally,a good actitude.You will need a good actitude for learn,and be a positive person,because that help to much.Definitely,a good English student will be very organized and responsible.

Vacation in Cancun

Maria E Alonso
Intermediate 1 R/W
April 8,2011.


A few years ago I had a memorable trip to Cancun with my kids. It was two weeks in summer time.The weather was excellent,so was a good temporary to explore the region. First,we visited the thematic park "Xcaret" its a beatiful natural place,in this park there are many kinds of exotic animals like, jaguar,big snakes,and tropical colorful birds,its amazing !! Also we swam in the under ground river. After,go to swimming with dolphins,it was our favorite part of the trip,because its a unnforgetable experiencie. My kids were really exciting and didn't wanted to leave this place.Second,the hotel its a very nice place,with ocean view all rooms and excellent servicies.For example the food in breakfast was splendid !!Since there was all kinds of fruit like mango,papaya,guava,kiwi etc.The seafood is fabulous,there was many varity of clams,shrimp,and fish.I didn't know what to eat, fish or fruit.Third,we had a lot of fun in the pools,but the ocean was way funner.My kids had a lot of pool supplies,and enjoyed every time they played with them.The last day we had a joyful jungle tour.We explored the sorroundings in the swamps in a big jet-ski.Finally,the last night we wanted to choose a really elegant restaurant,because it was so much fun and we didn't wanted to forget our amazing experience.In conclusion,this splendid vacations will always be in our heart.

My Mother and My Older Brother

Maria E.Alonso
Intermediate 1
April 5,2011.



" My Mother and My Older Brother"


In my life I have two family members very important to me.My mother and my older brother.My mother obviously, because she was the first women in my life. She influenced to much in me.Her advices are so wise. She had many experiences, since she lived to much,and she had strong situations in her long life. In my difficult times her advices are the best,for example when I decided to move to U.S.A. she supported me. She also has teach me to be patient in a different situations.In my free time, or my vacations much of my time is spent with my mother. Sometimes I think she is my best friend.The other family member very special to me is my older brother. He is a very smart person.He is very modest and a very good friend with me and with other people. Ramon,my older brother is generous with poor people, he likes to help every time. He is an Agronomy Engineer and thats what makes him a succesful person. He has a huge vineynard,but a few years ago was small. He produced table grapes and export a lot of countries including U.S.A. Also he makes organic and artisanal raisins.Definitely, he is my inspiration about my line in my life.My older brother and my mother are a good instance with me.

"My Mother and My Older Brother "

      In my life have two persons very important to me.My mother and my older brother.My mother obviously , because it's the first women in my life.She influenced to much in me.Her advices are so wise.She have many experience, since she lived to much,and she have strongs situacionin her long life.In my difficult times her advises are the best. In my free time, or my vacations much of my time are spent with my mother. I think is my best women friend. The other person very special in my older brother. He is a very smart person. He is very modest,and a very good friend with me andwith other people. Ramon , my older brother is generous with poor people,he like helps every time. He is engineer and he is  a succesful person. Definitely, he is my inspiration about my line in my life. It's a good instance with me.