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Forum: Spain
Jan 19th 2012, 10:43 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Conversation in Madrid

Thanks for the correction!

I have a Skype name, just send me a PM and I will be pleased to disclose it. It always comes in handy to count with native contacts even though you don't foresee to have...
Forum: Spain
Jan 19th 2012, 9:21 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Conversation in Madrid

I just said I can't think in a better approach to perfect a language than speaking in that language to native people who correct you when you make mistakes. Could it be we are saying the same thing...
Forum: Spain
Jan 16th 2012, 7:14 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Conversation in Madrid

Thank you Steve, they're up an working. I've been practising conversation exchange for more than two years and never came across those resources when googling.

BTW I'm somehow baffled figuring out...
Forum: Spain
Jan 15th 2012, 7:53 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Conversation in Madrid

Skype is also an option. Provided that her level of English is mid-low, visual contact is recommended. We have good broadband and webcam.
She offers conversation in Spanish in return. She can...
Forum: Spain
Jan 15th 2012, 2:45 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By JuanSolo

Conversation in Madrid

I don't know whether this is the place to put this thread, but my wife is interested in improving her English speaking skills and I was thinking in contacting someone to help her. We live in Madrid,...
Forum: Spain
Dec 19th 2011, 3:42 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,811
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Hotel / Appartment in Madrid

If you like to go shopping, then I'd suggest Serrano street. Plenty of commerces there, and your're among great buildings like the Biblioteca Nacional. You're also close to the Retiro Park, on...
Forum: Spain
Dec 18th 2011, 9:50 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,059
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: where in spain

Have you considered Ceuta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceuta) and Melilla (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melilla)? They are settled in the north of Africa and they have border with Morocco, buth...
Forum: Spain
Nov 29th 2011, 11:47 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,429
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Advice for living in Spain in the future.

That topic deserves its own thread!
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2011, 11:10 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 6,333
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Residencia - Green A4 sheet

Well, I suppose many countries could reuse their current infrastructure. Just a new European model, granted to EU citizens like a passport (so you could use your passport or your EID as for...
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2011, 6:48 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 6,333
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Residencia - Green A4 sheet

Definitely we need an European ID card for everyone.
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2011, 1:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,095
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Road number change....can anyone explain the system?

That part of the motorway became a "convolution belt" (Cinturón de circunvalación), so it took the province code (MA) and a concentric number (20 in this case).

For example, in Segovia you have...
Forum: Spain
Nov 16th 2011, 3:09 am
Replies: 82
Views: 7,767
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: thinking of moving to spain...

IT Architect.

If you want further details please PM me -- I think this really goes off-topic.
Forum: Spain
Nov 16th 2011, 2:52 am
Replies: 82
Views: 7,767
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: thinking of moving to spain...

You're most welcome. I'm overjoyed to help people to feel better. Besides I appreciate your feedback.


I'm sorry to hear that. For sure you had to work very hard to purchase such a wonderful...
Forum: Spain
Nov 15th 2011, 8:19 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 7,767
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: thinking of moving to spain...

I'm sorry to hear you're suffering and I wish a fast recover for your OH. I'm glad you two cope with this setback with bravery and positiveness.

Should this help people to understand that what...
Forum: Spain
Nov 15th 2011, 7:12 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 7,767
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: thinking of moving to spain...

Thank you for your nice words, Rosemary. I mentioned my current situation because perhaps some fellow Brits find also difficult to return in the present circumstances, bad for everyone. Just in case,...
Forum: Spain
Nov 15th 2011, 10:11 am
Replies: 82
Views: 7,767
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: thinking of moving to spain...

Believe me when I say I'm doing my best to get out of here. Unfortunately it's getting long because UK labor market is worsening. Before summer I received calls from headhunters but lastly my phone...
Forum: Spain
Nov 14th 2011, 11:02 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,146
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Trip to Madrid feedback

Thanks Stevie for the report.

Thanks specially for the link to the Verdi theatre. There are more OV theatres around but have anyone heard of any theatre with OV but without subtitles? They make me...
Forum: Spain
Nov 14th 2011, 8:05 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 7,767
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: thinking of moving to spain...

Actually, there's a bilingual program in Madrid and in state schools (colegios públicos) they teach in English and Spanish, roughly 50% of the classes are in English.

Anyway I wouldn't recommend...
Forum: Spain
Nov 9th 2011, 5:21 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,676
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: 50 cheapest houses in Spain

More bargains:

http://www.idealista.com/news/archivo/2011/11/08/0361474-los-pisos-de-bancos-con-mas-descuento
Forum: Spain
Oct 26th 2011, 2:09 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,676
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: 50 cheapest houses in Spain

I tested it in three different browsers and it works for me.
Forum: Spain
Oct 26th 2011, 1:49 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,676
Posted By JuanSolo

50 cheapest houses in Spain

These 'chalets' come from foreclosures:

http://www.idealista.com/news/archivo/2011/10/24/0358097-chalets-en-venta-bancos-baratos

They are located in nice places so I thought this info could...
Forum: Spain
Oct 21st 2011, 7:05 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,267
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Hola

Oh, I'm sorry! I meant anywhere! We all live in the 'global village', not in the 'yellow submarine' anymore! :)

In Madrid is easier to do face to face but using Skype I have achieved great results...
Forum: Spain
Oct 21st 2011, 12:47 am
Replies: 8
Views: 9,161
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Denuncia against me...implications?

She can always retract. Just ask for "retirar la denuncia" at the police station or at the court, where she applied.

The sooner, the better.

Good luck.
Forum: Spain
Oct 21st 2011, 12:40 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,267
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Hola

Welcome to Spain and welcome to Madrid.

As a Spaniard who has lived in Madrid all his life, it will be a honour to me to help you with any cultural issues you may face and answer any questions...
Forum: Spain
Oct 18th 2011, 10:52 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 4,145
Posted By JuanSolo

Re: Human rights bill in Spain?

Many people say, when asked, that corruption is because of the politicians, local or national. Because of the authorities or because of the entrepreneurial. On this subject, they get angry, upset,...
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