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My interests are - but not limited to - : technology, Spain & Latino culture, Ireland & Irish culture, Internet as a business, lifestyle, culture and futuristic vision; economics, current affairs, politics, human psyche, trends, sociology, folk. I also enjoy travelling, walking and swimming when I can. I am a Bachelor in Economics but I have been working in the IT business for a long time. I am primarily here to learn Spanish but when and if I can I am also glad to help with English and Dutch. My presence here will most likely be irregular.
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  • Answered
    I think 'hawker' is the most appropriate word and is not necessarily attributed with a negative connotation. 'Peddler' on the other hand does carry a negative connotation for most people. In Irish culture they are also referred to as 'tinkers' or 'travellers' if they follow the (semi-)nomadic lifestyle.
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    July 3, 2015
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    Hola Blanca,

     

    Eso es un blog muy divertido :-) Gracias! Pero tiene algunos errores en el texto inglés. Es una pena! Aunque puedo ayudarte a corriger :-)

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    July 3, 2015
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    The big difference is that in most(?) english spoken countries 'half' is used to indicate 'past the hour' whereas in Belgium & the Netherlands we use it to indicate 'towards the hour'. I think the most useful tip is to see time/hour as a pie chart that fills up as time goes along. So 'half twee' would represent half a cake, and 'twee uur' a full cake. That is  the analogy I always use when argueing about this topic with my wife :-)

     

    And another tip: when making appointments in Dutch: use military times. That way you can never fail to show up too late or too early.

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    July 2, 2015
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    Ay, 'Blanca' por supuesto!!

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    June 8, 2015
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    Hola Blanco, he olvidado decir gracias por la prueba contigo! 

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    June 8, 2015
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    Tengo 92%, un error!

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    June 5, 2015
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  • Answered
    It means "of a dynasty", so a "a city of a dynasty". Meaning that it is city that was/is the home of a family of rulers.
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    I think there is an inherent danger of confusing things if you are going to tackle two such closely related langues as Spanish and Italian. But I think in the end you have pick one that really *interests* you whether it is purely as a language or as the expression of an entire culture.

     

    How about Dutch/Flemish (even German)? We could do with some more speakers? :-)

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    May 28, 2015
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    I think the word you are looking for here is: patience. 26 *is* still quite young despite your eagerness to move forward. I do not think people should judge you from your clothes or the way you talk but rather from your skills and a proven work record. If you feel that you are being undervalued in your current work, then first talk to your manager about it. If you do not get a satifisying response within a reasonable amount of time, then consider looking for other opportunities elsewhere. Educating yourself is always a bonus whether you do in your personal or work time. Sooner or later you will be able to take advantage from it.

     

    And no: i do not think God has any answers for you. Crikey, just believe in yourself. You will do it on your own.

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    May 28, 2015
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