When I was teaching English in Mexico un estudiante had some fun getting me to spell out “socks.”
This is dangerous with youngsters, but I knew this one was very innocent. You see, if you say the letters S-O-C-K-S, it sounds to Spanish ears like:
eso sí que es
S O C K S
¡Eso si que es!
It literally means, “yes, that is what it is.” It’s also a common expression, like saying in English, “yes indeed” or “now you’re talking.”
Here’s another fun play on the Spanish alphabet I saw once on a billboard for Sprite…
OBDC tú sed
This time the letters are pronounced in Spanish
OH BEH DEH CEH
Obedece means obey.
Just like the old advertisements in English, “obey your thirst.” (Obedece tú sed)
Te tengo buenas noticias. (I have good news for you.)
There are only 9 main differences between the pronunciation of Spanish and English letters in everyday speech.
To speak Spanish like Spanish and not like English, check out the video, “Speak Spanish and Be Understood.” Es gratis! (It’s free!)
Speak Spanish and Be Understood
Saludos
P.S. The other day I actually heard a mother say to her son, “pull down your socks.” It’s the new fashion apparently.
Times sure have changed from when I was at school; I can still here Mr. Bell yelling across the quadrangle, “Santamaria pull up your socks now!”
The good news is these tips on pronouncing Spanish aren’t fashionable or colloquial. They’ll help you get your point across in Spanish today, tomorrow and into the future.
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I have been estudiente espanol por muchos anos pero it never became alive as a means of expression. Such a waste of time and energy, pero no, not quite, I learnt something. Anyway gracios for helping me to believe, that soon I will be hablando espanol
Thanks Marcus.
Very helpful with pronunciation. recently, I could not access my Synergy spanishSystem, Marcus to the rescue and again I am using my lessons every day. at age 82, every day is essential. Thank for the help!!
this spanish lesson was so easy it was fun
This is so exhilarating! I’m loving this. Muchas gracias, Marcus!
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Hi. Thanks for free e mails. I am a bit slow( time) so when I catch up will definately go for the more advanced course. Thanks.
Malcolm
I have been blessed thank you…..
I like all the help I am getting from these lessons, which are good for learning pronunciation and I am enjoying doing them This is the best Spanish course I have found. I am a graduate of Northwestern School of Speech and I found something interesting on my own. Spanish speakers use their lips a lot in speaking whereas we Americans don’t; we speak from farther back in our throats most of the time. This makes it difficult for us to pronounce a lot of sentences in Spanish. I have found that if I speak Spanish with a smile on my face – that is with my lips extended – I get much closer to speaking easily as the Spanish speakers do.
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I have found your Spanish program to be a very good learning tool. I like it and I will become a member shortly
Marcus
This video was great success towards learning Spanish language.
Thank you
Gracias
Fatima
hi.how can I buy your video CD.
Synergy Spanish CDs are available from this page:
https://synergyspanish.com/orderhomedelivery.html
Hola marcus, the lessons are so good, so different from schools, I lived in spain and
apart from learning from the natives this would have been the best way to learn. At 66yrs young
I find learning a bit harder but I’m getting there. Muchas gracias Coral Inglaterra
I am born and raised in Germany.
I love the Spanish language. For me it is easier
to pronounce the language, because my mother language is Germane
at the first place. I love the way you are teaching, very good.
Thank you very much.
Irene
I find your method to teaching spanish very easy to follow and understand. Thank you.
I already own shortcut to Spanish. it’s been very useful.
I Need MORE
It’s very nice.
I am learning a lot for you course and want to learn more I thank you so much and keep the lesson coming thank you again.
Thank you so much for the lessons, they are very helpful. I am enjoying every moment and looking forward for the next one.
Thank you for your lessons. They are very helpful
I am enjoying your videos and I have no trouble in understanding you but the female voice is not clear. I don’t have a hearing impairment and volume is turned up high.
Thanks for letting me know. We just increased the volume on the female voice.
I really enjoy your Spanish lessons. I like your methods of teaching. It all makes sense.
This is a fun way to learn. Thank you Marcus. I look forward to more.
I enjoyed it ,very much and hope I will attend in a few days .thanks
Have been doing Synergy Spanish for almost two years now. In addition to learning lots, the thing I like best is: It is FUN! Look forward to doing it each day. Marcus if a darn good teacher….and a funny guy! I thank you.
I want to thank you for your help I don’t receive any more sessions. i keep repeating these I have over and over here in Colombia
No time wasted. I have some Spanish, lots of gaps, and a hard time putting sentences together. What would be best for me. Retired so price is huge consideration. Lila
Synergy Spanish is the fastest place to start.
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So far, I am very pleased with how this is helping me to learn to speak Spanish even at my age (63). Considering the limited time I have spend listening to your lessons and reading the material you sent, I think I have learned a lot and I now actually believe that if I continue to learn with your help, I will eventually be able to converse fairly well in Spanish. This is very exciting! Starting in 2015, my wife and I plan to spend 3 to 6 months in Los Cabos, Mexico each year as we recently purchased a condo there. I have been interested in learning to speak Spanish for a long time but because of lack of time I did not think it was possible. Now that I realize that I can learn to speak Spanish much quicker than I thought and because I have a little more time to study, I am excited and determined to learn to speak Spanish, thanks to you. Take care.
JP (Juan Pablo)
Necesito imprimir una respuesta estándar a esas clases, porque siempre estoy muy contento con ellos, y nunca me he sentido decepcionado .Gracias de nuevo por una excelente lección de la pronunciación.
I need to print a standard response to these classes because I am always very happy with them, and I have never been disappointed.Thanks again for a great lesson in pronunciation.
Hola ! Sr. Marcus
Muchas Gracias por su lecciones en Español!
Te tengo buenas noticias
Eso si que es !
“Obedece tu sed “! ( por estudiar Español!)
Adios , Maestro Santamaria !
This is helping to build up my confidence. Very very much appreciated.
very good and interested thank you
muchas gracias
I find your Spanish video for pronunciation very good. My problem is verbs ser Esta es tener tiene etc.
I enjoyed to speak new language
I am a very slow learner and IWOULD like to think I will be able to manage this programme
Good easy learning Spanish
I really like your videos they have help me to remember more words. Thank u
Dear sir,
I am learning very well thanks.
George Masih
Lahore Pakistan.
I love these videos that u do. You make spanish seem alot eazier than what teachers make it seem. I will also appreciate it if u continue to send videos. It works for me more than ever.
Dear friend, I am a spanish women. I wish spoke English very well. Have you teaching English?
Bye Ismaelina
I don’t have a course for English at the moment. I hope to create something in the future but I have several more Spanish courses I want to write first.
Hi, Your Spanish video lessons, with repetations, is great, easy to learn and comprehend.
Thanks a lot, Jan
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I am 74 yrs. old and a little slow at remembering , I find the free lessons very useful and a good grounding giving me confidence before embarking on a full course . Thank you,I will get there I just need time.
Love your humor!
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I have learned a lot from the lessons you send me. Mucha Gracias
With your help, I feel more confident about spanish as my second language. Thanks!!!!!!
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I love the ease of learning this way. Eager to learn more. Husband from Nicaragra & will travel there in 2014. Goal is to speak enough to communicate with his family that doesn’t speak English.
Every short video I have checked out so far has been amazing! I learned Spanish en la calle and have never studied this language. However, my level is a bit more advanced than the free video hints and lessons. Do you have material more intermediate? Keep up the great and amazing work.
Hola,
The next level is Bola de Nieve. Samples are on this post:
http://www.synergyspanishsystems.com/blog/bola-de-nieve-preview/