5 de Mayo !!! Viva México !!

 

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is celebrated in Mexico to commemorate the defeat of the French army at the hands of the Mexican Navy in 1862 near the city of Puebla. This event is examined in the context of the French invasion of Mexico after President Benito Juarez refused to pay debt owed ​​to France.

Topics to be discussed will be the events proceeding the conflict, the battle, and aftermath. To conclude, Maestra Calderon will discuss the differences between how 5 de Mayo is celebrated in the United States and Mexico.

Events:

Friday, May 4, 6pm slt - 7pm slt Opening of the exhibition. 5 de Mayo "La Batalla de Puebla" 150 Aniversary. Pabellón de la Cultura.

"5 de Mayo. La Batalla de Puebla". A lecture in Spanish by Maestra Eugenia Calderon.

Sat, May 5, 4pm slt – 5pm slt  Zocalo Instituto Espanol

"Fiesta Mexicana" 5 de Mayo, Mexican music.

Sat, May 5, 6pm slt - 8 pm slt Zocalo Instituto Español

  

Topics in Intermediate and Advanced Spanish.

Topics in Intermediate and Advanced Spanish.

Randomly presented classes on grammar and conversation topics.
4:00 - 5:00 pm. Pacific Time (SLT), Wednesdays.

Presented live in Second Life with slide show visual aids: http://ow.ly/94HEA
Presented live from the Instituto Espanol blog in audio format: http://ow.ly/9sTI3
Listen in live on the stream player of your choice: http://38.96.148.39:9422/
Visit the Instututo Espanol blog a few days after each class to watch or re-watch the presentation in a video slideshow format: http://ow.ly/9sTI3

Topics in Intermediate and Advanced Spanish: Class Description.

Topics in Intermediate and Advanced Spanish is a weekly class taught by Eugenia Calderon designed to provide review opportunities for new and existing students alike. The particular topic of the day may be determined by specific review needs of existing students, special request, or pure whim. The class can be attended personally in Second Life, listened to live on a stream, or be viewed and re-viewed on the Instituto Espanol blog a few days after each class.

Because the course is streamed on the Internet and produced in lecture format, student questions will be taken on the Instituto Espanol blog or in live text chat in Second Life, and then forwarded to Maestra Calderon to be answered after each lecture. Topics in Intermediate and Advanced Spanish will be taught in Spanish.

Students interested in taking these classes in a small group classroom setting at a time convenient to their personal schedule may contact Eugenia Calderon directly in Second Life. Both Intermediate and Advanced classes are offered in 10 class hour blocks and cost only $65.00 and $75.00 USD respectively.
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Come see for yourself why Instituto Espanol should be your Spanish school. Hasta pronto!

Benito Juárez

Benito Juarez: Social Guardian of the Americas

Please join us for this Mexican national celebration of the birth of Benito Juarez, Wednesday March 21, 3:00 pm Pacific, with a cultural lecture exploring the life and work of this distinguished Mexican heroe.

The lecture will be presented by Maestra Eugenia Calderon from the Radio Spanish studio, El Zocalo, Instituto Espanol in Second Life.

Listen from the player on our blog. http://ow.ly/9sTI3

Listen in on the stream player of your choice. http://38.96.148.39:9422/

or, join us live in the Zocalo, Instituto Espanol. http://ow.ly/94HEA

Joaquin Gustav Live. 3-3-2012

Lindens for Language and Radio Spanish Speak proudly present, "Live from El Zocalo, Instituto Espanol...Joaquin Gustav.

Without question Joaquin Gustav is one of the most acclaimed and accomplished live musicians performing in Second Life. His soulful tango melodies and Latin rhythms always electrify and always satisfy.

Please join us at 11:00 am Pacific every Saturday at El Zocalo, Instituto Espanol in Second Life, for this extraordinary event.

Instituto Espanol! Exploring the Spanish language and Latin culture with friends.

Flamenco Rumba. 3-2-2012

Instituto Español Presents ... Flamenco Rumba!

Radio Speak Spanish and Lindens for Language proudly present, "Streaming from Malaga, Spain ... DJ Pepepotamo." The King of Flamenco Rumba!

Join us in El Zocalo, Instituto Español from 3:00 - 5:00 pm every Friday to listen to the rich Rumba Flamenco style of music.

Instituto Español! Celebrating the Spanish language and Latino culture with friends.

Mariachi Time 2-29-2012

Wednesday is Mariachi Time in El Zócalo, Instituto Español!

Enjoy a show of classic Mexican mariachis and boleros from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's. Join DJ Azucena for a great lineup of Mejia, Solis, Infante, Los Panchos, and more. Join us every Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm SL time for this look back into Mexico's musical legacy.

This is a bilingual event. No Spanish speaking ability needed to enjoy this great show.

Instituto Español!!! Exploring the Spanish language and Latin culture with friends.

Intercambio. 2-28-2012

Intercambio. English/Spanish Language Exchange. Would you like to practice your Spanish with native Spanish speakers while touring interesting places in Second Life? Join Paulina India every Tuesday afternoon, 1:00 pm Second Life time, for this opportunity to improve your language skills in a fun and interesting way.