Subject pronouns
I
You
He
She
It
We
They
Object pronouns
me
you
him
her
it
us
them
Possessive adjectives
my
your
his
her
its
our
their
You can see examples for each on my article page for Subject, Object, and Posessive Pronouns.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Family Vocabulary in English and Spanish (vocabulario de la familia ingles y español)
Here's a quick list of vocabulary for describing family relationships. Since normally the family is taught in Basic 1, It is good to have a reference list for those learning English or Spanish
pariente: relative
parientes: relatives
familia: family
padre: father
papá: dad
madre: mother
mamá: mom, mum (British)
papas, padres: parents
hermano: brother
hermana: sister
hermanos: brothers and sisters (or just brothers)
hermanas: sisters
hijo: son
hija: daughter
hijos: children (sons and daughters or just sons)
hijas: daughters
tio: uncle
tia: aunt
tios: uncles and aunts (or just uncles)
tias: aunts
suegro: father-in-law
suegra: mother-in-law
cuñado: brother-in-law
cuñada: sister-in-law
esposo, marido: husband
esposa, mujer: wife
primo: cousin (male)
prima: cousin (female)
primo, primo hermano: first cousin (male)
primos: cousins (male and possibly female)
primas: cousins (female)
sobrino: nephew
sobrina: niece
sobrinos: nephews and possibly nieces.
sobrinas: nieces
abuelo: grandfather
abuela: grandmother
abuelos: grandparents
bisabuelo: great-grandfather
bisabuela: great-grandmother
bisabuelos: great-grandparents
tatarabuelo: great-great-grandfather
tatarabuela: great-great-grandmother
nieto: grandson
nieta: granddaughter
nietos: grandchildren (male and possibly female)
nietas: granddaughters
bisnieto: great-grandson
bisnieta: great-granddaughter
tataranieto: great-great-grandson
tataranieta: great-great-granddaughter
tío abuelo: great-uncle
tía abuela: great-aunt
padrastro: stepfather
madrastra: stepmother
hijastro: stepson
hijastra: stepdaughter
hermanastro: stepbrother
hermanastra: stepsister
Please note that in Spanish, "familia" normally refers to the immediate household of parents and children. Normally the extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. is NOT inferred at least not in Mexico. When someone not in the atomic family is at an event, he or she is also mentioned.
pariente: relative
parientes: relatives
familia: family
padre: father
papá: dad
madre: mother
mamá: mom, mum (British)
papas, padres: parents
hermano: brother
hermana: sister
hermanos: brothers and sisters (or just brothers)
hermanas: sisters
hijo: son
hija: daughter
hijos: children (sons and daughters or just sons)
hijas: daughters
tio: uncle
tia: aunt
tios: uncles and aunts (or just uncles)
tias: aunts
suegro: father-in-law
suegra: mother-in-law
cuñado: brother-in-law
cuñada: sister-in-law
esposo, marido: husband
esposa, mujer: wife
primo: cousin (male)
prima: cousin (female)
primo, primo hermano: first cousin (male)
primos: cousins (male and possibly female)
primas: cousins (female)
sobrino: nephew
sobrina: niece
sobrinos: nephews and possibly nieces.
sobrinas: nieces
abuelo: grandfather
abuela: grandmother
abuelos: grandparents
bisabuelo: great-grandfather
bisabuela: great-grandmother
bisabuelos: great-grandparents
tatarabuelo: great-great-grandfather
tatarabuela: great-great-grandmother
nieto: grandson
nieta: granddaughter
nietos: grandchildren (male and possibly female)
nietas: granddaughters
bisnieto: great-grandson
bisnieta: great-granddaughter
tataranieto: great-great-grandson
tataranieta: great-great-granddaughter
tío abuelo: great-uncle
tía abuela: great-aunt
padrastro: stepfather
madrastra: stepmother
hijastro: stepson
hijastra: stepdaughter
hermanastro: stepbrother
hermanastra: stepsister
Please note that in Spanish, "familia" normally refers to the immediate household of parents and children. Normally the extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. is NOT inferred at least not in Mexico. When someone not in the atomic family is at an event, he or she is also mentioned.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Colors Crossword Puzzle - Basic English
Colors
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Moving blog to Google Blogger and Website to Google Sites
In an effort to save costs and lack of donations, I'm moving the PLS blog to Google Blogger and the PLS website to Google Sites. Although the new site is in development ( yet again!) I am hopeful that this will be the last site move for the next few years since Google doesn't charge until you get past the file storage limit and even then it is quite low compared to normal hosting costs.
Some of the features I had implemented will be disabled until I find a work-around for them. I'll be recreating quizzes and activities as the Google Sites and Blogger systems allow (most likely though some kind of javascript or google Apps implementation)
Some of the features I had implemented will be disabled until I find a work-around for them. I'll be recreating quizzes and activities as the Google Sites and Blogger systems allow (most likely though some kind of javascript or google Apps implementation)
Monday, March 29, 2010
ESL Holiday Games: Christmas and Winter. Fun Games for Your Students
I mentioned this on the main blog page, but I think this should be mentioned here. These printable games are great for English class for teens and adults.
They are also fun for an individual who is learning English alone or at home with family or friends. You don't need to be a teacher to get them.
You don't even need to live in the United States to buy them. Since everything is done online, there are no shipping costs or delays to be able to enjoy these games out of the office. You can buy today and print all the copies you need to practice English right away!
Printable Games makes great games for every holiday like bingo, word search, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more fun printable activities that make great breaks from you usual English class routine. While you're at home for the Holidays, keep learning English with these fun games. Invite some friends over or practice with your roommate or family. Perhaps that will motivate them to learn English too.
You can get just a game or two, but why not save money by getting the collection. It is so cheap when you consider how much time you save with this collection of great Christmas and winter holiday games for you to enjoy.
Here are some examples of the individual games that are available. Notice how there is plenty of vocabulary.
Of course if you're at all like me, you'll want to be prepared for other holidays. There are even fun trivia games. So if you want to save plenty of money, get the all holiday collection which is huge!
I love the all season printable game back because it covers all the most important holidays for English speaking countries which is great for ESL classes. You get Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, and Easter games full of great vocabulary and fun for all ages. Even business men get bored and restless around the holidays so give your ESL class fun every holiday.
One thing I forgot to mention is how much I like the game designs. They have really attractive graphics and they look so professional.
They are also fun for an individual who is learning English alone or at home with family or friends. You don't need to be a teacher to get them.
You don't even need to live in the United States to buy them. Since everything is done online, there are no shipping costs or delays to be able to enjoy these games out of the office. You can buy today and print all the copies you need to practice English right away!
Printable Games makes great games for every holiday like bingo, word search, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more fun printable activities that make great breaks from you usual English class routine. While you're at home for the Holidays, keep learning English with these fun games. Invite some friends over or practice with your roommate or family. Perhaps that will motivate them to learn English too.
 | 45 Printable Christmas Games - $ 19.95 Our entire collection of over 45 printable games is included in this collection! Print as many copies of as many games as you want. Start printing as soon as you order. You save $5 off the regular price |
You can get just a game or two, but why not save money by getting the collection. It is so cheap when you consider how much time you save with this collection of great Christmas and winter holiday games for you to enjoy.
Here are some examples of the individual games that are available. Notice how there is plenty of vocabulary.
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Of course if you're at all like me, you'll want to be prepared for other holidays. There are even fun trivia games. So if you want to save plenty of money, get the all holiday collection which is huge!
I love the all season printable game back because it covers all the most important holidays for English speaking countries which is great for ESL classes. You get Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, and Easter games full of great vocabulary and fun for all ages. Even business men get bored and restless around the holidays so give your ESL class fun every holiday.
One thing I forgot to mention is how much I like the game designs. They have really attractive graphics and they look so professional.
 | All Season Printables - The Complete Holiday Game Collection - $ 39.95 Over 135 Games & Activities! Make the fun last all year round - all the seasons shown are included! Print as many copies of as many games as you want...or print all of them! 1 year membership. Start printing as soon as you order! Retail Price: 74.95 You Save: $35.00 |
Visible Plant Parts
- Branch - rama
- Bark - corteza
- Bulb - bulbo
- Flower - flor
- Leaf - hoja
- Pistil - pistilo
- Petal - Pétalo
- Root - raíz
- Seed - Semilla
- Stem - tallo
- Sepal - sépalo
- Style - estilo
- stigma - estigma
- Stamen - estambre
- Twig - ramita
- Thorn - espina
- Trunk - tronco
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Learn and Master Painting Course is Great English Practice
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I recently started using the Learn and Master Painting with Gayle Levée course for learning to paint with oil paint. It is great because she takes you through all the steps for learning to paint from basic supplies, to cleaning brushes, preparing a canvas as well as important skills like painting realistically with perspective and different styles like impressionism.
I also discovered that the DVD videos that come with the course are great for people learning English to practice listening. First, the instructor has a calm relaxed voice and since she's teaching painting she is doing what she's talking about so the student can compare the words with the actions. Second, since the course is for learning to paint you get many art and painting vocabulary words to practice with that normally wouldn't come to mind. Third, the course, while not exactly cheap also includes a workbook to go with the many hours of video.
If you have English students who love art or painting or if you are learning English on your own and would like to learn to paint while improving your English skills, visit the Learn and Master Painting painting course site for more information.
I recently started using the Learn and Master Painting with Gayle Levée course for learning to paint with oil paint. It is great because she takes you through all the steps for learning to paint from basic supplies, to cleaning brushes, preparing a canvas as well as important skills like painting realistically with perspective and different styles like impressionism.
I also discovered that the DVD videos that come with the course are great for people learning English to practice listening. First, the instructor has a calm relaxed voice and since she's teaching painting she is doing what she's talking about so the student can compare the words with the actions. Second, since the course is for learning to paint you get many art and painting vocabulary words to practice with that normally wouldn't come to mind. Third, the course, while not exactly cheap also includes a workbook to go with the many hours of video.
If you have English students who love art or painting or if you are learning English on your own and would like to learn to paint while improving your English skills, visit the Learn and Master Painting painting course site for more information.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Printable Christmas and Winter Holiday Games make great ESL and school activities
Today, I want to highlight one of the literature merchants that are in the shop. Printable games a-z. They make all kinds of fun games that you can print from your web browser for use in family events.
Have you considered using them for ESL and the classroom? I know when I teach my ESL classes for adults or teens, they get restless and they want to have fun, but it is hard to find the time and energy to design fun activities.
Printable Games makes great games for every holiday like bingo, word search, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more fun printable activities that make great breaks for restless students of any age right when you need it right before Christmas (or other holidays) when they'd rather be at home instead of in class. They could even bring a friend to class because you can print as many copies as you want. This could be a great way to get new students.
You can get just a game or two, but why not save money by getting the collection. It is so cheap when you consider how much time you save with this collection of great Christmas and winter holiday games for your students to enjoy. You could even print a few to take home for after Christmas dinner.
Here are some examples of the individual games that are available. Notice how there is plenty of vocabulary. If students work together they'll use the words even more. Best of all they can take the game home to show off!
Of course if you're at all like me, you'll want to be prepared for other holidays. Students always ask what the Holiday is about and how to celebrate it, so these games also are fun from a cultural perspective. There are even fun trivia games. You might know the answers but ESL groups find them challenging. So if you want to save plenty of money, get the all holiday collection which is huge!
I love the all season printable game back because it covers all the most important holidays for English speaking countries which is great for ESL classes. You get Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, and Easter games full of great vocabulary and fun for all ages. Even business men get bored and restless around the holidays so give your ESL class fun every holiday.
One thing I forgot to mention is how much I like the game designs. They have really attractive graphics and they look so professional. When was the last time you made your own game sheets and they looked this good? How many hours did it take to make one?
Today, I want to highlight one of the literature merchants that are in the shop. Printable games a-z. They make all kinds of fun games that you can print from your web browser for use in family events.
Have you considered using them for ESL and the classroom? I know when I teach my ESL classes for adults or teens, they get restless and they want to have fun, but it is hard to find the time and energy to design fun activities.
Printable Games makes great games for every holiday like bingo, word search, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more fun printable activities that make great breaks for restless students of any age right when you need it right before Christmas (or other holidays) when they'd rather be at home instead of in class. They could even bring a friend to class because you can print as many copies as you want. This could be a great way to get new students.
You can get just a game or two, but why not save money by getting the collection. It is so cheap when you consider how much time you save with this collection of great Christmas and winter holiday games for your students to enjoy. You could even print a few to take home for after Christmas dinner.
Here are some examples of the individual games that are available. Notice how there is plenty of vocabulary. If students work together they'll use the words even more. Best of all they can take the game home to show off!
Of course if you're at all like me, you'll want to be prepared for other holidays. Students always ask what the Holiday is about and how to celebrate it, so these games also are fun from a cultural perspective. There are even fun trivia games. You might know the answers but ESL groups find them challenging. So if you want to save plenty of money, get the all holiday collection which is huge!
I love the all season printable game back because it covers all the most important holidays for English speaking countries which is great for ESL classes. You get Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, and Easter games full of great vocabulary and fun for all ages. Even business men get bored and restless around the holidays so give your ESL class fun every holiday.
One thing I forgot to mention is how much I like the game designs. They have really attractive graphics and they look so professional. When was the last time you made your own game sheets and they looked this good? How many hours did it take to make one?
Have you considered using them for ESL and the classroom? I know when I teach my ESL classes for adults or teens, they get restless and they want to have fun, but it is hard to find the time and energy to design fun activities.
Printable Games makes great games for every holiday like bingo, word search, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more fun printable activities that make great breaks for restless students of any age right when you need it right before Christmas (or other holidays) when they'd rather be at home instead of in class. They could even bring a friend to class because you can print as many copies as you want. This could be a great way to get new students.
| 60 Printable Christmas Games - $ 19.95 Our entire collection of over 45 printable games is included in this collection! Print as many copies of as many games as you want. Start printing as soon as you order. You save $5 off the regular price |
You can get just a game or two, but why not save money by getting the collection. It is so cheap when you consider how much time you save with this collection of great Christmas and winter holiday games for your students to enjoy. You could even print a few to take home for after Christmas dinner.
Here are some examples of the individual games that are available. Notice how there is plenty of vocabulary. If students work together they'll use the words even more. Best of all they can take the game home to show off!
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Of course if you're at all like me, you'll want to be prepared for other holidays. Students always ask what the Holiday is about and how to celebrate it, so these games also are fun from a cultural perspective. There are even fun trivia games. You might know the answers but ESL groups find them challenging. So if you want to save plenty of money, get the all holiday collection which is huge!
I love the all season printable game back because it covers all the most important holidays for English speaking countries which is great for ESL classes. You get Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, and Easter games full of great vocabulary and fun for all ages. Even business men get bored and restless around the holidays so give your ESL class fun every holiday.
One thing I forgot to mention is how much I like the game designs. They have really attractive graphics and they look so professional. When was the last time you made your own game sheets and they looked this good? How many hours did it take to make one?
| All Season Printables - The Complete Holiday Game Collection - $ 39.95 Over 135 Games & Activities! Make the fun last all year round - all the seasons shown are included! Print as many copies of as many games as you want...or print all of them! 1 year membership. Start printing as soon as you order! Retail Price: 74.95 You Save: $35.00 |
Today, I want to highlight one of the literature merchants that are in the shop. Printable games a-z. They make all kinds of fun games that you can print from your web browser for use in family events.
Have you considered using them for ESL and the classroom? I know when I teach my ESL classes for adults or teens, they get restless and they want to have fun, but it is hard to find the time and energy to design fun activities.
Printable Games makes great games for every holiday like bingo, word search, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more fun printable activities that make great breaks for restless students of any age right when you need it right before Christmas (or other holidays) when they'd rather be at home instead of in class. They could even bring a friend to class because you can print as many copies as you want. This could be a great way to get new students.
| 45 Printable Christmas Games - $ 19.95 Our entire collection of over 45 printable games is included in this collection! Print as many copies of as many games as you want. Start printing as soon as you order. You save $5 off the regular price |
You can get just a game or two, but why not save money by getting the collection. It is so cheap when you consider how much time you save with this collection of great Christmas and winter holiday games for your students to enjoy. You could even print a few to take home for after Christmas dinner.
Here are some examples of the individual games that are available. Notice how there is plenty of vocabulary. If students work together they'll use the words even more. Best of all they can take the game home to show off!
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Of course if you're at all like me, you'll want to be prepared for other holidays. Students always ask what the Holiday is about and how to celebrate it, so these games also are fun from a cultural perspective. There are even fun trivia games. You might know the answers but ESL groups find them challenging. So if you want to save plenty of money, get the all holiday collection which is huge!
I love the all season printable game back because it covers all the most important holidays for English speaking countries which is great for ESL classes. You get Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, and Easter games full of great vocabulary and fun for all ages. Even business men get bored and restless around the holidays so give your ESL class fun every holiday.
One thing I forgot to mention is how much I like the game designs. They have really attractive graphics and they look so professional. When was the last time you made your own game sheets and they looked this good? How many hours did it take to make one?
| All Season Printables - The Complete Holiday Game Collection - $ 39.95 Over 135 Games & Activities! Make the fun last all year round - all the seasons shown are included! Print as many copies of as many games as you want...or print all of them! 1 year membership. Start printing as soon as you order! Retail Price: 74.95 You Save: $35.00 |
Friday, March 21, 2008
Joke in English - Don’t Forget to Iron!
Two old gentlemen were sitting on a bench outside the rest home where they lived.Another resident (an older lady) went streaking by, wearing only a pair of tennis shoes.
One guy looks at the other, and says "Did you see that?"
"Yes. What was she wearing?" was the reply.
"I don't know. But, whatever it was... It sure needed ironing!" The first gentleman answered.
One guy looks at the other, and says "Did you see that?"
"Yes. What was she wearing?" was the reply.
"I don't know. But, whatever it was... It sure needed ironing!" The first gentleman answered.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Joke in English - A Trip to … or A Wrong E-mail Address
Wrong E-mail Address
A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel plans. So, the husband left Minnesota and flew to Florida on Thursday, with his wife flying down the following day.
The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an email to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her email address, and without realizing his error, sent the email.
Meanwhile, somewhere in Houston, a widow had just returned home from her husband's funeral. He was a minister who was called home to glory following a heart attack. The widow decided to check her email expecting messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she screamed and fainted. The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:
To: My loving wife
Subject: I've arrived
I know you're surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and you are allowed to send emails to your loved ones. I've just arrived and have been checked in. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then. Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was.
P.S. sure is freaking hot down here!!!!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Vehículos en español (Vehicles in Spanish)
- Avión - Airplane
- Automóvil -Automobile
- Autobus - Bus
- Barco - Boat
- Bicicleta -Bicycle
- Coche - Car
- Camioneta - Pickup Truck or SUV
- Helicóptero - Helicopter
- Lancha de motor - Motorboat
- Motocicleta - Motorcycle
- Patines - Roller Skates or Ice Skates
- Patineta - Skateboard
- Submarino - Submarine
- Tren - Train
- Trailer - Semi-Truck
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Partes del cuerpo humano en Español ( Parts of human body in Spanish)
- Boca- Mouth
- Brazo - Arm
- Vello - Body hair
- Cabeza - Head
- Cadera - Hip
- Codo - Elbow
- Cuello - Neck
- Ceja - Eyebrow
- Cabello - Hair
- Dedo - Finger
- Dedo del pie - Toe
- Hombro - Shoulder
- Labio - Lip
- Mano - Hand
- Pecho - Chest
- Pestaña - Eyelash
- Pierna - Leg
- Rodilla - Knee
- Uña - Fingernail
- Yema del dedo - Fingertip
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Colores en Español ( Colors in Spanish )
- Anaranjado - Orange
- Amarillo - Yellow
- Azul - Blue
- Blanco - White
- Beige - Beige
- Caqui - Khaki
- Marron, Cafe (México) - Brown
- Dorado - Golden
- Morado - Purple
- Gris - Gray
- Negro - Black
- Plata - Silver
- Rojo - Red
- Rosa - Pink
- Verde - Green
- Violeta - Violet
- Vino - Maroon
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Nombre de frutas en Español (Fruit in Spanish)
- Arándaro - Cranberry
- Ciruela - Plum
- Cereza - cherry
- Caña - Sugar cane
- Coco - Coconut
- Durazno - Peach
- Fresa - Strawberry
- Frambuesa - Raspberry
- Guayaba - Guava
- Guanabana - Soursop
- Kiwi - Kiwi
- Lima - lime
- Mamey - Mamey Sapote
- Mandarina - Mandarine orange
- Manzana - apple
- Melón - Cantaloupe
- Melón chino - Honeydew
- Mora - Mulberry
- Mora Azul - Blueberry
- Naranja - Orange
- Nactarina - Nectarine
- Piña - Pine apple
- Pera - Pear
- Platano - Banana
- Platano macho - Plantain
- Sandía - Watermelon
- Tamarindo - Tamarind
- Tejocote - Mexican Hawthorn
- Toronja - Grapefruit
- Uva - Grape
- Zarzamora - Blackberry
Articulos de oficina en Español (Things at the office in Spanish)
- Archivero-File cabinet
- Cesto de basura - Wastebasket
- Computadora - Computer
- Calculadora - Calculator
- Copiadora - Photocopier
- Cinta adhesiva - Adhesive tape
- Calendario - Calendar
- Clip -papper clip
- Carpeta - Folder
- Escritorio - Desk
- Engrapadora - Stapler
- Fax -Fax machine
- Grapas - Staple
- Hoja - Paper
- Lapiz - Pencil
- Portalápices
- Pluma - Pen
- Prensa papel
- Relock Clock
- Sacapuntas- Pencil sharpener
- Telefono - Telephone
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Electrodomésticos en Español (Large and small appliances in Spanish)
- Aire acondicionado - Air conditioner
- Aspiradora - Vacuum cleaner
- Batidora - Electric mixer
- Extractor de jugos - Juice extractor
- Horno tostador - Toaster oven
- Horno de microondas - Microwave oven
- Licuadora - Blender
- Lava platos -Dishwasher
- Lampara - Lamp
- Lavadora - Washing machine
- Televisor -Television
- Refrigerador - Refrigerator
- Ventilador - Ventilator
Articulos de Higiene Personal en Español (Personal Care Products in Spanish)
- Acondicionador - Conditioner
- Cepillo dental - Tooth brush
- Cepillo para cabello - Hair brush
- Corta uñas - Fingernail clipper
- Crema de afeitar - shaving cream
- Desodorante - Deodorant
- Gel para cabello - Hair gel
- Jabon - Soap
- Papel higienico - Toilet paper
- Pasta dental - Tooth paste
- Rastrillo - Razor
- Rasuradora -Hair clipper
- Shampoo - Sampoo
- Toalla femenina - Panty liner
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Articulos de Limpieza en Español (Cleaning Supplies in Spanish)
- Aspiradora - vacuum cleaner
- Blanqueador - whitener
- Cubeta - bucket
- Cloro - bleach
- Cepillo - brush
- Cera para pisos - floor wax , floor polish
- Detergente - detergent
- Desengrasante - degreaser
- Escoba - broom
- Estropajo - scouring pad
- Jabon - soap
- Jalador
- Limpiador multiuso - multipurpose cleaner
- Limpiador de superficies - surface cleaner
- Protector de vinyl - vinyl protector
- Plumero - feather duster
- Suavizante - softener
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Las Verduras en Español (Vegetables in Spanish)
- Aguacate
Avacado
- Alcachofas
- Berenjena
- Coliflor
Cauliflower
- Cebolla (blanca)
White onions
- Cilantro
Cilantro
- Chicharo
- Col
Cabbage
- Calabaza
Zucchini squash
- Chayote
- Epazote
- Elote
- Ejote
Green beans
- Esparragos
- Hongos
- Jitomate
Red tomato
- Lechuga
Head lettuce
- Pepino
Cucumber
- Perejil
- Papa
Potatoes
- Rabano
Radishes
- Zanahoria
Carrots
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Word Definition Puns
These words and/or their definitions are made up and humorous.
- Chessnut - one who is crazy about playing chess
- Carpet - A pet you keep in your car
- Infantry - A baby tree
- (Add a letter) Diepole - a pole you tie the prisoner to when he is shot.
- Safety - Tea that's OK to drink
- Kilowatt - To murder ole Mr. Watt
- Nullifly - 1. To put someone on a no fly list 2. To kill a fly
- Detailed - a dog that's had its tail removed
- (change one letter) Defeeted - Having had one feet amputated or cut off accidentally
- Storage - The number of years it has been since the store was first built.
- Woofer - In German it is a synonym for "ein Barkenpantensnifferfer"
- Curtail - the tail of a mongrel (I suppose it could also be to shorten the tail of a mongrel.)
- Recur - A mongrel that reincarnates as a mongrel
- Friday - The day you fry something
- Hostage - The age of your host
- Napkin - a relative you take a siesta with
- Ratify - To increase the rat population
- Season - one's son who is born at sea
- Seasoning - Giving birth to a son at sea
- (Add a letter) Electrick - vote for Rick and put him in office
- (Change one letter) Incarmate - to have sex in an automobile
- Steward - the man who prepares the stew
- (Remove a letter) Cabage - how old a taxi is
- Flippant - an ant that performs somersaults
- Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.
- Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an asshole.
- Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with.
- Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly.
- Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.
- Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.
- Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high.
- Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.
- Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.
- Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)
- Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's, like, a serious bummer.
- Decafalon (n.): The gruelling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you.
- Glibido: All talk and no action.
- Dopeler Effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.
- Arachnoleptic Fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.
- Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.
- Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating.
- coffee, n. the person upon whom one coughs.
- flabbergasted, adj. appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.
- abdicate, v. to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
- esplanade, v. to attempt an explanation while drunk.
- willy-nilly, adj. impotent.
- negligent, adj. absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.
- lymph, v. to walk with a lisp.
- gargoyle, n. olive-flavored mouthwash.
- flatulence, n. emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.
- balderdash, n. a rapidly receding hairline..
- testicle, n. a humorous question on an exam.
- rectitude, n. the formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.
- pokemon, n.. a Rastafarian proctologist.
- oyster, n. a person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms.
- Frisbeetarianism, n. the belief that, after death, the soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.
- circumvent, n. an opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men.
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