As if you're not busy enough working in your profession, you have created a great resource for those HCPs eager to learn or improve upon their Spanish proficiency. As an RN working in So Cal I use Spanish all the time and am always looking to improve upon it. My kids are young now but also you've piqued my interest in doing some sort of volunteer work someday using my nursing skills. I will spread the word about your good works. Muchas gracias doctora!
sinceramente, Miki
I'm glad to hear it. I currently have 3 weeks off from work, so I've been really busy working on some new material. It's been lots of fun. Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the site.
Are you seeing any cases of suspected or confirmed Swin Flu down there?
Hola doctora! Sorry for the delayed response. We've had a few confirmed cases in San Diego County but none that I'm aware of at our hospital. Many people were going to the ER to "get checked out" even if their presenting complaint was a vague "I think I'm getting sick" and of course many people with concerns . It apparently takes about 10 days for the diagnosis to be confirmed by a send out naso-pharyngeal specimen (which I'm told is only confirmed by our local Public Health Dept lab). It seems like the whole issue is starting to blow over here. I did hear that some places have had new confirmed cases such as Japan within a cluster of 3 schools.
I was actually on a vacation during the peak scare, so I did not see any suspected cases. But I was told we had to send out a few swabs from here as well... and it took several days to get the results back. Because oseltamivir/tamiflu was given in suspected cases prior to getting the test back, I think people were understanding and reassured. I think most people just required reassurance.
Luckily, Swine Flu did not turn out to be as virulent as feared, and hopefully it's a good reminder to us all to stay home when we have a fever and to wash our hands.
You are my hero! I am a self-taught spanish speaker, and this is the answer to my prayers! I am in nursing school at Columbia to be a Family Nurse Practitioner: using spanish in the hospitals is both necessary and invaluable! I am so grateful to have this resource, as I have very little spare time to attend formal classes.
Thanks so much for your kind words! I am so glad to hear that this podcast is potentially helping Spanish-speaking immigrants through dedicated, thoughtful providers like you! Thank you!
Just in the last few months, there has been a virtual explosion of Spanish-language media.
As the last of Hurricane Ike passes outside, I assembled some YouTube clips about the storm's effect on Cuba and the Caribbean.
That some are Cuban media was no accident: the newest arrival to our Intermediate class* was born and raised on the island until Castro took over, and hopes to revitalize her native language skills.
The beauty of YouTube is that you can hit the SUBSCRIBE button to receive future postings by the same authors.
Classmate Jerry Williams, who's also listened to Spanish Grammar podcasts, points out that BBC has some excellent Spanish language offerings online.
That said, Molly's MP3 files remain my number one listening resource. I try to maintain proficiency in beginner-level Italian and Japanese, too, and this program is better than any offerings in those tongues. With Molly's podcasts I've mowed, pounded rivets on old airplanes, ground metal, zoomed across the Pacific and the Atlantic in the narrow confines of a Boeing 777 cockpit crew bunk room. I had been listening on long walks through the Japanese countryside, until a car actually brushed my elbow unexpectedly along the edge of a rice paddy, recently. Now, we keep ears open and alert, lest I end up wedged under a model of Honda not sold in the States.
Keep up the good work, Doc! You're number one, eres numero uno, anata wa ichiban desuyo, sei numero uno!
Andy
* We are a private community of nearly five thousand forty miles SW of Ft. Worth. Two-thirds of our people are retirees. Both our clubhouse and activities center offers Spanish classes, thanks largely to the efforts of a retired psychologist whose passion, like Molly, is sharing her love of Spanish. At present, we have Beginner, Beginner Conversation and Intermediate. A Spanish-only social group comprised of students and native speakers is being formed.
I am very interested in your You Tube selections covering Ike's path through Cuba. I was saddened when Cuba and Haiti were only mentioned briefly on a national morning nerws programs, as if there were no people on the islands.
I'm so glad others find these podcasts helpful. At times I feel sort of crazy doing them. This morning I am working on a podcast reviewing the present subjunctive with irregular verbs - a very good suggestion from a listener. Hopefully it will be more fun than going through verb conjugation charts.
It sounds like you live a very full and interesting life! Thanks for sharing your Spanish resources.
P.S. I started watching your videos. I was recently looking for some weather reports in Spanish. And the Spanish is actually very clear. Thanks.
Too full, sometimes. Caretaker, first and foremost...
For me, polish is not so crucial -- a favorite episode recorded at the lake with crickets and household sounds in the background springs to mind -- and I personally enjoy the Spanish explanations.
Plus, there is a powerful yet subtle benefit of initially hearing grammar spoken by someone native to American English. I'd noticed that on layover shopping/dining excursions years ago with Anglo Spanish-qualified cabin crews: they were easier to understand.
And, of course, basic speaking style itself. Even with a smidge of radio background, I could never in a million years create a spoken product that people could listen to, over and over. You're fortunate to have vocal quality that stays fresh thru the 20th repitition.
So, as long as it's fun for, and beneficial to, Doc Molly as well, pllllllease keep 'em coming.
After reading your kind words I spent several hours yesterday making up examples of the subjunctive with irregular verbs. Now I just have to find one of my native Spanish speaking friends to proof it and it should be ready by the end of this week. I hope you like it.
You are one of the first to add an avator to your account! I like your picture... and when I return from my evening walk, I'll check out your web site some more. You lead a very exciting life!
Thanks again for the videos on Cuba, very interesting. i think I'll start a forum where people can add You Tube videos in Spanish. What a great way to practice.
I am 57 and have taught jujitsu for 35 yrs ,I opened a club in the pueblo de sanmiguel de salinas in spain.I was teaching spanish children as well as my granchilden who speak fluent spanish as they have lived there for 6 yrs from the ages of three onwards and so with their help and my granchildren they taught me espanol ,
Thank you Doctor Martin
As if you're not busy enough working in your profession, you have created a great resource for those HCPs eager to learn or improve upon their Spanish proficiency. As an RN working in So Cal I use Spanish all the time and am always looking to improve upon it. My kids are young now but also you've piqued my interest in doing some sort of volunteer work someday using my nursing skills. I will spread the word about your good works. Muchas gracias doctora!
sinceramente, Miki
Thank you Miki
I'm glad to hear it. I currently have 3 weeks off from work, so I've been really busy working on some new material. It's been lots of fun. Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the site.
Are you seeing any cases of suspected or confirmed Swin Flu down there?
Swine flu
Hola doctora! Sorry for the delayed response. We've had a few confirmed cases in San Diego County but none that I'm aware of at our hospital. Many people were going to the ER to "get checked out" even if their presenting complaint was a vague "I think I'm getting sick" and of course many people with concerns . It apparently takes about 10 days for the diagnosis to be confirmed by a send out naso-pharyngeal specimen (which I'm told is only confirmed by our local Public Health Dept lab). It seems like the whole issue is starting to blow over here. I did hear that some places have had new confirmed cases such as Japan within a cluster of 3 schools.
Nasopharyngeal Swabs
I was actually on a vacation during the peak scare, so I did not see any suspected cases. But I was told we had to send out a few swabs from here as well... and it took several days to get the results back. Because oseltamivir/tamiflu was given in suspected cases prior to getting the test back, I think people were understanding and reassured. I think most people just required reassurance.
Luckily, Swine Flu did not turn out to be as virulent as feared, and hopefully it's a good reminder to us all to stay home when we have a fever and to wash our hands.
Thanks for your reply Miki.
Self-Instruction
Doc Molly Martin!
You are my hero! I am a self-taught spanish speaker, and this is the answer to my prayers! I am in nursing school at Columbia to be a Family Nurse Practitioner: using spanish in the hospitals is both necessary and invaluable! I am so grateful to have this resource, as I have very little spare time to attend formal classes.
God bless you and your friend's nephew in Peru!
Thank you!
Erinduriel,
Thanks so much for your kind words! I am so glad to hear that this podcast is potentially helping Spanish-speaking immigrants through dedicated, thoughtful providers like you! Thank you!
Molly
A changing answer
Just in the last few months, there has been a virtual explosion of Spanish-language media.
As the last of Hurricane Ike passes outside, I assembled some YouTube clips about the storm's effect on Cuba and the Caribbean.
That some are Cuban media was no accident: the newest arrival to our Intermediate class* was born and raised on the island until Castro took over, and hopes to revitalize her native language skills.
Here are the clips:
The beauty of YouTube is that you can hit the SUBSCRIBE button to receive future postings by the same authors.
Classmate Jerry Williams, who's also listened to Spanish Grammar podcasts, points out that BBC has some excellent Spanish language offerings online.
That said, Molly's MP3 files remain my number one listening resource. I try to maintain proficiency in beginner-level Italian and Japanese, too, and this program is better than any offerings in those tongues. With Molly's podcasts I've mowed, pounded rivets on old airplanes, ground metal, zoomed across the Pacific and the Atlantic in the narrow confines of a Boeing 777 cockpit crew bunk room. I had been listening on long walks through the Japanese countryside, until a car actually brushed my elbow unexpectedly along the edge of a rice paddy, recently. Now, we keep ears open and alert, lest I end up wedged under a model of Honda not sold in the States.
Keep up the good work, Doc! You're number one, eres numero uno, anata wa ichiban desuyo, sei numero uno!
Andy
* We are a private community of nearly five thousand forty miles SW of Ft. Worth. Two-thirds of our people are retirees. Both our clubhouse and activities center offers Spanish classes, thanks largely to the efforts of a retired psychologist whose passion, like Molly, is sharing her love of Spanish. At present, we have Beginner, Beginner Conversation and Intermediate. A Spanish-only social group comprised of students and native speakers is being formed.
Wow! and thanks for sharing Andy.
Andy, thanks for your encouragement.
I am very interested in your You Tube selections covering Ike's path through Cuba. I was saddened when Cuba and Haiti were only mentioned briefly on a national morning nerws programs, as if there were no people on the islands.
I'm so glad others find these podcasts helpful. At times I feel sort of crazy doing them. This morning I am working on a podcast reviewing the present subjunctive with irregular verbs - a very good suggestion from a listener. Hopefully it will be more fun than going through verb conjugation charts.
It sounds like you live a very full and interesting life! Thanks for sharing your Spanish resources.
P.S. I started watching your videos. I was recently looking for some weather reports in Spanish. And the Spanish is actually very clear. Thanks.
Thanks, Don't Falter on Our Acct
Too full, sometimes. Caretaker, first and foremost...
For me, polish is not so crucial -- a favorite episode recorded at the lake with crickets and household sounds in the background springs to mind -- and I personally enjoy the Spanish explanations.
Plus, there is a powerful yet subtle benefit of initially hearing grammar spoken by someone native to American English. I'd noticed that on layover shopping/dining excursions years ago with Anglo Spanish-qualified cabin crews: they were easier to understand.
And, of course, basic speaking style itself. Even with a smidge of radio background, I could never in a million years create a spoken product that people could listen to, over and over. You're fortunate to have vocal quality that stays fresh thru the 20th repitition.
So, as long as it's fun for, and beneficial to, Doc Molly as well, pllllllease keep 'em coming.
Andy
Andy's Hangar
http://webpages.charter.net/andyshangar/
Thanks for the motivation!
You are one of the first to add an avator to your account! I like your picture... and when I return from my evening walk, I'll check out your web site some more. You lead a very exciting life!
Thanks again for the videos on Cuba, very interesting. i think I'll start a forum where people can add You Tube videos in Spanish. What a great way to practice.
teaching
I am 57 and have taught jujitsu for 35 yrs ,I opened a club in the pueblo de sanmiguel de salinas in spain.I was teaching spanish children as well as my granchilden who speak fluent spanish as they have lived there for 6 yrs from the ages of three onwards and so with their help and my granchildren they taught me espanol ,
Welcome Sanmigueldave
That is the perfect way to learn another language - immersion. You are lucky! I'm glad you like the site.