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Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where perhaps we are best not suited? I did last month when my girlfriend had to shoot off to hospital early one Saturday morning with her young daughter who had been taken ill during the night and the only one left to man the ship (so to speak) that is known as Mar Ines Cafeteria (up the hill from the BBVA Bank in Gran Alacant) was yours truly. Now, in my defence, I have never been left in charge of a bar/cafeteria in my life...but I gladly offered to help while she took care of her daughter. I should also state that I have never worked in a bar/cafeteria in my life (this is all part of the case for the defence by the way...). Anyway, with Ines disappearing at a rate of knots out of Gran Alacant I was yer man of the moment should you require an early morning refreshment or pick-meup at this particular hostelry, and anyway all I had to do was make the odd coffee, prepare a bit of toast and pour the odd brandy...how hard can it be. Paco was my first victim...sorry...customer and he ordered a cafe con leche and some toast with olive oil and tomato, and as I previously stated, how hard can it be..? The first explosion covered me, the counter, the wall and Paco’s clean shoes with coffee although he didn’t seem to notice as he carried on reading Informacion. You see the coffee exploded when I pressed the little button on the machine instead of gracefully and aromatically flowing from the silver thingy that you attach to it (no idea what you call it). I was covered. Paco barely raised an eyebrow so, undeterred, I carried on. It’s at this point that I should make it clear that if something doesn’t work the first time – don’t try it again. I did. Explosion number two certainly got Paco’s attention as the page he was reading in the newspaper suddenly changed colour from black and white to a browner shade of pale. Still he only raised an eyeFIESTAS brow and muttered ‘no rush...’

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When he left Paco thanked me, not for the coffee but for the best morning’s entertainment he’d had in ages. Ines has locked away the meat slicer now for some strange reason... Sunshine in your Speakers? A quick message to everyone who has been in touch/listened/interacted & or made themselves known to me recently after a fantastic start to local radio for Gran Alacant in the form of Real Radio International on 87.9fm and of course those further along the coast who have been listening on 97.7fm for the past year. THANK YOU! - The response has been amazing! You know who you are bust I must pick out great Gran Alacantinos such as our very own Yorkie, John Hannon, Anthony Whittaker, Jo Jo (pop!) and of course Hans Hamers who runs the best forum on the planet! (www.granalacantplaza.com). It has gone mad (i.e. from Strength to Strength) in the two and a bit month’s we’ve been on air and we appreciate it and you for your support! As Rupert would say...’KEEP IT UP!’ See you weekday mornings at 8.00am for more fun & frolics! (That’s not rhyming slang btw!)

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While I battled with the coffee machine I thought it best to get the toast on so at least Paco had something to eat while he waited for Dangerous Dave to suss out what is, basically, a very simple process. The toast machine ‘pinged’ at the same time as the coffee started flowing from the machine (I’d realised at this point that the silver thingy needs a filter) and so in my calm manner (Picture Corporal Jones in Dads Army) I turned and went to grab the toast rack and managed to sling to two hot pieces of bread at Paco while the coffee made its way directly into the built in drain on the machine as I hadn’t managed to get a cup in its way.

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Diese Frage wird mir oft gestellt. Nun ist dies nicht einfach nur eine Frage des Gutdünkens, es gibt feste Regelungen bezüglich des Status eines Residenten oder Nichtresidenten. Die wichtigste ist hier die Länge des Aufenthalts im Lande. Wer sich länger als ein halbes Jahr in einem europäischen Land –also 186 Tage pro Jahr- aufhält, hat den ständigen Wohnsitz in demselben und sollte ihn dort auch anmelden.

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Dies hat dann auch steuerliche Konsequenzen. In dem Land, in dem man seinen ständigen Wohnsitz gemeldet hat -also wer hier in Spanien als Residenter lebt-, in dem wird auch das gesamte Einkommen versteuert. Zu Einkommen zählt auch die Rente!

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the males strutting imperiously

stood on Filey Brigg in a north-

around, hanging together, until

erly in December? If so, you are

they pair off a little later – and

sort of prepared for a winter trip

become harder to find, as crops

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fully protected birds in the area,

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and the local farmers are proud of

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their presence.

Marshes

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January?

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If you are really lucky then, you

about as high above sea-level as

may come across one or both of

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the other specialities of the re-

more than a little bit hot in sum-

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mer, but when the winter winds

Sandgrouse. The former is very

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soon be wanting a warm layer or

ground which lend it camouflage,

two.

the latter only slightly more available. You just need to be lucky.

If you don’t have the good for-

Go then and take a look at the

tune to go with someone who

great lagoon at Pétrola, where

knows the area, make for the vil-

Flamingo have bred in good num-

lage of Corral Rubio (reached by

bers for the last two years, and

turning south off the Madrid mo-

many duck and waders are usu-

torway near Bonete) and seek

ally to be seen.

farm-tracks across the plain. As

You will be assured of a warm

long as there has been no recent

welcome at the Restaurante San

rain, the tracks are pretty good,

Juan – opposite the Guardia Civil,

and lead you past some interest-

in Pétrola – just as well, there’s

ing lagoons, peopled by lots of

not a lot else in the area!

duck of several species. You’ll be very unlucky if you don’t see

You can do this trip in summer

some birds of prey, usually Buz-

too, of course, but bear in mind

zards and Marsh or Hen Harriers,

my comment about the heat, and

but often Golden Eagles too. Lap-

best leave it until July, when the

wings and Avocet abound around

crops are in, and the birds more

the shores, and big flocks of Ca-

visible.

landra Larks and Skylarks should be easy to find. But the really big prizes await you. Above all, the gigantic Great Bustard,

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have adjustable headsets , and front suspension units some also have suspension seat posts making your ride much more comfortable. The larger wheels have better rolling characteristics than 26inch mountain bike size, offering a bit more speed and a little less weight. Urban bikes For zipping around town, whether commuting or poping out to the pub or to the shops an Urban bike offers a more tarmac focused approach than a Hybrid. They’re basically an offshoot of the mountain bike, combining the stouter characteristics of an MTB frame with slightly smaller and more resistant 26inch wheels fitted with faster and narrower tyres than their knobbly counterparts, they almost match Hybrids for speed, while offering better kerb and potholehopping capability. Folding bikes are another great way to get around , you can just fold them in half and put them in the car , caravan, motorhome or even the train and as soon as you get to your destination you have a cheap , safe means of getting around with no worry about parking charges. Most fold up bikes have 20inch wheels and are comfortable however there is smaller wheeled versions on the market but they are quite hard work to cycle. Expect to pay around the €200 mark for a decent fold up bike that is Shimano equipped. E-Bikes Another option you may consider is an electric bike. E-bikes are bikes with battery powered electric motors and are finally coming of age, as designs improve and the weights come down. If you live in a really hilly area having extra power to your pedal will make all the difference when it comes to choosing whether to take your bike or take the car on short journeys. The only E-bikes worth looking at are the ones starting at approx €800 and you should ensure they have a 36volt Lithium battery as opposed to the wet cell lead ones. Again ensure these bikes are Shimano equipped.

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You also need to consider what sort of gears you require, in the flat areas you may not need the lowest hill climbing gears but if you are planning on hilly sportives or you have hills in your area a good spread of gears are essential. Internal gear

When deciding what sort of equipment you require on your bike, it will depend largely on what sort of riding you are going to do. The first decision you are likely to make is to go for drop handlebars as found on racing bikes, certainly if you are planning weekend sportives or planning to take part in time trials or if you just want to do some fast training this is the bar for you. Flat/straight bars and also bars with a slight rise or sit up and beg type are ideal for most other types of riding. The choice is yours and all depends on what you are going to use the bike for. One problem with flat bars is that they only offer one hand position which can tend to me uncomfortable during long distances causing pins and needles in your hands, rather than changing the bars another way to avoid this discomfort is to fit bar ends which give you a couple more hand positions. These are quite popular on mountain bikes and hybrids. Suspension forks are worth considering if you have to deal with rough terrain, or if you are using your bike offroad, although it adds extra weight to the bike it also reduces the shock/absorption on your elbows, wrists and shoulders. If your riding is mostly tarmac then it is worth considering a bike with no front suspension.

hubs are bullet proof, they require little maintenance and are available in only a select few models but they again will add weight and cost to the bike. Derailleur systems offer up to 30 gears and are generally lighter but because they are more exposed to the elements they require more frequent maintenance. Increasingly popular alternatives to both of these gear types are single speeds or fixed wheel bikes. Cycle couriers are rarely seen riding anything else nowadays as they are more or less trouble and maintenance free. Until recently rim brakes were pretty much the only option for most bikes and as long as you ensure you keep the surfaces clean they are still the business, however many bikes now come with mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes. For rapid stopping power, trouble free use and minimum servicing requirements hydraulic disc brake systems cannot be beaten but they are mainly seen on luxury commuting and touring hybrids.

We strongly recommend that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just buy any bike until you have been checked as to the size of bike you require. As with all clothes and shoes sizing varies between manufacturers, so whilst you might need a 54cm frame from one brand you might need to size up or down with another brand. So before you buy a bike try them out for size. When buying from a reputable bike shop they will always size you and fit you with the proper bike, most reputable bike shops will even offer you the chance to test ride the bike which will help you to determine if the bike is suitable. Now armed with all this knowledge you should have the confidence to know what to look for, what to ask for and how to buy the right bike for you. Bikes come in all shapes and sizes which is great because then there is something to suit everyone.

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Making yourself understood Haciéndote entender

¿habla usted español? no hablo español no hablo mucho español

solo hablo un poquito de español

Saying hello and goodbye Decir hola y adiós

hablo un poco de español por favor, hable más despacio

Different ways to greet people: por favor, escríbelo hola buenas

hello hi (informal)

¿podría, por favor, repetir eso?

no comprendo or no entiendo

adiós goodbye buenas noches goodnight nos vemos! nos vemos pronto! hasta luego!

see you! see you soon! see you later!

qué tengas un buen día! have a nice day! qué tengas un buen fin de semana! have a good weekend! Getting someone’s attention and apologising: disculpe excuse me (used to get someone’s attention or to apologise) perdón sorry If someone apologises to you, you can respond,: no hay problema or no pasa nada no problem está bien no te preocupes

it's OK don't worry about it

no lo sé disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño?

I only speak very little Spanish I speak a little Spanish please speak more slowly please write it down could you please repeat that? I understand I don't understand

I know I don't know excuse me, where's the toilet?

Entrada

Entrance

Salida

Exit

Salida de emergencia Empujar

Emergency exit Push

Tirar

Pull

Aseos

Toilets

Caballeros

Gentlemen

Señoras

Ladies

Libre

Vacant

Ocupado Fuera de servicio

Engaged Out of order

No fumar

No smoking

Privado

Private

No pasar

I don't speak much Spanish

Other basic phrases Otras frases básicas lo sé

Some different things you can say when saying goodbye:

I don't speak Spanish

comprendo or entiendo

buenos días good morning (used before lunch) buenas tardes good afternoon, good evening (used from after lunch until around 8pm)

do you speak Spanish?

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The siesta...and why? Do the Spanish really sleep during the siesta?

The siesta is often thought of as one of the most famous aspects of Spanish life - that quiet period in afternoon when everything shuts in Spain, in theory so people can go and have something to eat and then grab a nap. Many Spanish still take the siesta very seriously but, in reality, do the Spanish really go to sleep at this time? For starters, when is the Siesta? There are two periods of siesta in Spain z - siesta for shops and businesses, during which time many people go to a bar or restaurant, and then siesta for the restaurants, who obviously can’t rest when everyone wants to come and eat. The siesta for some shops and businesses is from roughly 2pm until 5pm while in bars and restaurants they tend to close from about 4pm until about 8 or 9pm. (Remember all of this depends too on whereabouts you are in Spain – cities are different as are some coastal towns).

Why the Siesta? - The Traditional Reason As we know Spain is a hot country and especially in the mid-afternoon. And so the traditional reason for the siesta was for workers in the fields to shelter from the hottest part of the day and after the siesta they would then feel refreshed and could carry on working until quite late in the evening, longer than they would have been able to without the siesta and in cooler, more comfortable conditions of course

The Modern Reason /Of course people do still work in the fields of Spain but this doesn’t explain why shops and businesses in towns and cities close down today. Obviously offices could get hot too, but with the arrival of air conditioning there really was no reason to take a break - so why do some places still do it? The main reason is that the Spanish do like to have a long lunch and especially with their family. At home a large meal will be prepared and that can often go on for a couple of hours and if you’ve ever done that (Sunday lunch, Christmas perhaps) to go straight back to work would be hard and a rest is needed after consuming as much. Another reason put forward as to why the Spanish like to stop for siesta is that it

is not so much out of needing a rest but wanting to stop for a while in order that they can stay up later in the evening. And I guess if that theory is to be believed then after a late night an afternoon nap can be very welcome...if not essential! The Spanish nightlife goes on literally allnight and often tourists and newcomers to Spain are surprised to see the streets, bars and restaurants just starting to fill up at midnight and then they are even more surprised to see ‘abuelos’ (grandparents) still out at 3am, but then why wouldn’t they if they can count on a siesta? Another reason for the siesta is that there was a law in the past that limited shop trading times to 72 hours per week and just eight Sundays a year. With these regulations in place businesses saw the sense in closing during the quiet periods – when it’s very hot - and then they would stay open later. In July 2012, the law on Spanish business hours was relaxed and traders were allowed to stay open for 90 hours a week and open on ten Sundays a year. Does that mean it’s the end of the siesta? In truth, the siesta had been less and less common with modern businesses wanting to deal with other businesses around Europe and beyond and also of course the job market demands upon many means that many people are unwilling or unable to take long lunches, also air conditioning becoming the norm has helped workers to get through the hottest part of the day. The gradual disappearance of the siesta has not changed the late-night lifestyle, which means the Spanish sleep an average of one hour less per day than other European countries.

Even before the law change, the siesta was becoming less and less frequent in places such as Madrid and Barcelona and of course the big supermarkets and department stores in much of the country have for a long time stayed open during the siesta. A good tip for visitors is to go food shopping in the afternoons in winter, when the heat isn’t stifling as many Spaniards will stay away during this time. But be careful, as many stores still will be closed and you may not quite get everything done.

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English or Spanish?

What Makes One Harder and One Easier?

...Or does it make any difference?

Age.

Many people say ‘I’m too old to learn another language’ but in reality it again depends on the person. I remember a friend in Santa Pola (John) who came to Spain and had retired at the age of 65 but managed to learn a very good

Unfortunately, and I’m sticking my neck out here,

level of Spanish within a year.

there is not cut and dry answer to which one is the easier to learn or even to what makes one language

Popular Opinion: English vs. Spanish

harder to learn than another language. A lot of what

Popular opinion, as stated in several recent Yahoo polls,

makes a language easy or difficult to learn depends

indicate that English is a bit more difficult to learn than

on the individual involved. Some of the factors in this

Spanish (I bet you didn’t think that!).

regard include: The main reason given for this is that learning English is The Individual’s Native Language

more complicated because it is full of nuances that are par-

If the person learning a new language is an adult, young

ticular to any given case. Examples were given where peo-

person or child who already has some sort of language

ple whose native language is English still have a hard time

skills, that individual’s native language will probably be the

mastering the language because o f this reason.

single most influential factor in whether Spanish or English is easier to learn.

Other factors cited for why English may be a more difficult

Languages that are similar to a person’s native tongue will

language to learn than Spanish include sentence structure,

be easier, and ones that have little to no relation will be

pronunciation and punctuation (in Spanish you pronounce

more difficult. For example, people who speak French and

every letter in a word – generally speaking). Meanwhile,

Italian will probably have an easier time learning Span-

the top reason cited as Spanish being difficult to learn was

ish, while those who speak Germanic languages such as

conjugation of verbs and, in my opinion, the masculine and

Dutch and German will more than likely find English easier

feminine use.

to learn. Conclusion Related Languages

The conclusion is that there is no definitive answer (sorry!).

Most people will have an easier time learning the language

Whether Spanish or English is easier to learn is truly in

that is related in origins to a language they already speak.

the eye of the beholder. It really does depend a lot on

Related languages share many characteristics and this will

the person actually taking on the new language. If

often make them easier to learn. These similar characteris-

you are in a position of debating whether to teach

tics can make for fewer new concepts to deal with, whether

your child English or Spanish, or another lan-

they have to do with style, grammar or usage.

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