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[Vitrea]

I searched on here for similar topic, but couldn't find any. I been reading and listening to CD for a few months now. My problem I'm having is I can read Spanish better than I can listen or speak face to face with another person. I would like to practice with a person on Skype because most classes I see are offering between $500-$800 for seven 1 hour sessions which I think is too expensive. Anyone knows a person that do lessons on Skype?

Like Slam says, the info is already posted but my favorite is Pimsleur Spanish. Very inexpensive and there is a lot of focus on pronunciation and speaking out loud.

This last trip, my buddy and I we went to a bar with another american we just met in MDE. He said he is fluent in Spanish (and he is) but the girls told me that they have a hard time understanding him because of his accent and even though my spanish is limited they were able to follow what the fuck I am saying. Pronunciation makes a big difference

[Brother P]

I searched on here for similar topic, but couldn't find any. I been reading and listening to CD for a few months now. My problem I'm having is I can read Spanish better than I can listen or speak face to face with another person. I would like to practice with a person on Skype because most classes I see are offering between $500-$800 for seven 1 hour sessions which I think is too expensive. Anyone knows a person that do lessons on Skype?

Try nataliavelez@elearnspanishonline. She teaches via skype. I think 20 bucks an hour. Good luck!

[SlamCity7777]

I searched on here for similar topic, but couldn't find any. I been reading and listening to CD for a few months now. My problem I'm having is I can read Spanish better than I can listen or speak face to face with another person. I would like to practice with a person on Skype because most classes I see are offering between $500-$800 for seven 1 hour sessions which I think is too expensive. Anyone knows a person that do lessons on Skype?

I think Lessons Skype will do for key words. Not too long ago there was a rolling convo about classes and somebody put up a few emails and what not for this chick / lady who does lessons via Skype for very reasonable rates. I'd guess in the Medellin topic as that one contains very few reports on fucking chicks anymore! LOL!

Sorry I can't be more specific; I took my lessons in college as a minor.

The info is already posted, just a matter of digging it out.

[Amb832]

I searched on here for similar topic, but couldn't find any. I been reading and listening to CD for a few months now. My problem I'm having is I can read Spanish better than I can listen or speak face to face with another person. I would like to practice with a person on Skype because most classes I see are offering between $500-$800 for seven 1 hour sessions which I think is too expensive. Anyone knows a person that do lessons on Skype?

[Vitrea]

Thanks. I've done the ride of death a few times in other countries (Ecuador) and "yes" it does bite but the scenery and experience is priceless. I haven't given Colombia a chance in this regard so I need to seriously consider it. Also flying in Colombia is almost more of a pain in the ass. The security is out of control.

I assume there will be military check points or baggage inspections along the way?

Thanks again for the response.

I flew inside Colombia (domestic) and never had any security issues and may be I was lucky. In fact, I had a very positive experience one. A while ago I forgot my brand new iphone at one of the screening points in BOG and only remembered about it after I landed in CTG. The staff tracked it down and made sure I got it in CTG, a day later. I cannot imagine that happening in most countries in the world. As you can tell, I love Colombia for many reasons including their airlines.

BTW, there would be a minimum of 5. 6 check points but we were only stopped twice on a moto. When they did, they were super friendly. Colombia is infinitely more friendly and I felt more safe there than in Mexico and you know I am a Mexico veteran (smile).

[Artisttyp]

Hi Artisttyp, I did the same route two weeks ago on a motorcycle. Yes, the road up to Pereira is VERY windy and it was a blast on a Moto but for me would have been a killer in a bus. I am sensitive and I get nauseated. The scenery is stunning and worth it if that is part of the reason why you are doing it. Of course interaction with locals and the food in small towns was also wonderful, which I am sure you will get to experience on a bus journey as well.

Temperature: it was never cold during the day. Long sleeve T or light jacket should be fine unless you are taking a night bus (which I hope not as that would take away all the positives of a bus trip and leave you with negatives of a 10 hour journey). Let me know if you have any more questions.

Thanks. I've done the ride of death a few times in other countries (Ecuador) and "yes" it does bite but the scenery and experience is priceless. I haven't given Colombia a chance in this regard so I need to seriously consider it. Also flying in Colombia is almost more of a pain in the ass. The security is out of control.

I assume there will be military check points or baggage inspections along the way?

Thanks again for the response.

[Vitrea]

Sorry to bring up such a boring subject but hopefully my question will add a new twist to an already beaten horse.

" When you take the bus to Cali you need to cross the andes (right?). How high (altitude) do you need to cross in order to get to the flat road (pan am) that leads to Cali? From what I've read the first 4/5 hrs are windy one lane roads through the mountains. Then once you hit Periera you are back on flat land. Does the bus climb for 2 hrs up then 2 hrs downhill?

MDE is around 5k feet. Anything past 7k ft and I get uncomfortable."

When I did the buses in Mexico I brought a winter coat and scarf. It was very much needed. Same thing in Colombia? From what I've read food is hard to come by during the journey?

Thank you for the information.

PS. I forgot to ask if there are luggage restrictions on the buses? What are you allowed to carry on? I need to have a regular size cooler with me at my feet. Problem?

Hi Artisttyp, I did the same route two weeks ago on a motorcycle. Yes, the road up to Pereira is VERY windy and it was a blast on a Moto but for me would have been a killer in a bus. I am sensitive and I get nauseated. The scenery is stunning and worth it if that is part of the reason why you are doing it. Of course interaction with locals and the food in small towns was also wonderful, which I am sure you will get to experience on a bus journey as well.

Temperature: it was never cold during the day. Long sleeve T or light jacket should be fine unless you are taking a night bus (which I hope not as that would take away all the positives of a bus trip and leave you with negatives of a 10 hour journey). Let me know if you have any more questions.

[Artisttyp]

Sorry to bring up such a boring subject but hopefully my question will add a new twist to an already beaten horse.

" When you take the bus to Cali you need to cross the andes (right?). How high (altitude) do you need to cross in order to get to the flat road (pan am) that leads to Cali? From what I've read the first 4/5 hrs are windy one lane roads through the mountains. Then once you hit Periera you are back on flat land. Does the bus climb for 2 hrs up then 2 hrs downhill?

MDE is around 5k feet. Anything past 7k ft and I get uncomfortable."

When I did the buses in Mexico I brought a winter coat and scarf. It was very much needed. Same thing in Colombia? From what I've read food is hard to come by during the journey?

Thank you for the information.

PS. I forgot to ask if there are luggage restrictions on the buses ? What are you allowed to carry on ? I need to have a regular size cooler with me at my feet..problem?

[Vitrea]

Miss USA won the miss universe competition but I would have voted for miss Colombia. I think she is gorgeous, but I am biased.

http://www.missuniverse.com/members/...2634/year:2012

[Chesscat]

blue devil on another forum lives in sabaneta. he would be able to give you some good advice. there is a bi-lingual woman, andrea of guidesbyandrea, who can help you find an apartment to live in. an obvious alternative to poblado and patio bonito is laureles, though i think it has lots of barrios which differ in strata level or what have you. there is an upscale hostel in poblado and the owner would be a good contact i expect.

https://sites.google.com/a/arcadiahostel.net/opcion1/

barry of poblado rentals is down there often, and can orient you. there is a living in medellin thread that has never really gotten going, with some info on cedulas. i think there is an under the radar expat community, it might take some time to find and meet them.

chesrep001

[Hioctane]

I have decided to move to Medellin, and what I am looking for is just info in living in and expats. There are a lot of boards but I am trying to get as much info as I can.

From what I hear a lot of people have said It can be cheap or expensive as you like. I do speak Spanish so that be good but is there any Xpats in Medellin that live here.

As will as just do a little mongering. If anyone just wants to chat or send emails I am looking for that kind of person. I will not re-post things I get and you want to skype

Let me know

Why would you move to a city or a country you've never been to before? Why don't you go visit it for a week or a month first.

[Optic Guard]

I have decided to move to Medellin, and what I am looking for is just info in living in and expats. There are a lot of boards but I am trying to get as much info as I can.

From what I hear a lot of people have said It can be cheap or expensive as you like. I do speak Spanish so that be good but is there any Xpats in Medellin that live here.

As will as just do a little mongering. If anyone just wants to chat or send emails I am looking for that kind of person. I will not re-post things I get and you want to skype

Let me know

[Vitrea]

Going to be visiting end of January 2013 and wanted to see the P4P, Casas, semi-pro, non pro chicas in 5 cities. Medellin, Bogota, Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Cali. Any recommendations on which city I should spend the most time in mongoring? My standards are mostly in search of 7. 5+ from a 1-10. I find the female Colombian Golf player Maria Jose Uribe to be a 7 from a 1-10. And Pornstar Esperanza Gomez is a perfect 10. Money isn't an issue, I'm willing to pay $200 for Short Term as long as she's a 10.

Based on small amount of info, we don't have similar taste (I don't like silicone so I would not do Esperanza Gomez) but I know what you are asking. I would say MJU has an 8 for face and 6 for body. :-)

My order, most days to least, would be the following and I have been to all of them.

MDE, CTG, BOG, Cali and Barranquilla.

BTW, Given the above criteria, I would be surprised if you could find a 10 P4P in Colombia. So, likely you will be saving some money. There are lot of 10s in MDE and BOG but they are high society chicas, generally not in the P4P circles. I saw 3 or 4 all natural 10s in the Tesoro mall in MDE. That is rare for any big city.

[Vitrea]

That I know of.

Http://www.clubaphrodisia.ch/preise-erotik-club.html.

$300 US / 30 minutes with one of these beauties.

I posted this here since we were discussing prices in MDE and CTG threads. Gives you a perspective and some appreciation of what you have in CO.

[Vitrea]

I want to post some comments in the general section. What little specifics I have, I will post in other cities.

I did do my roadtrip from MDE to Manizales, to Pereira, Armenia, Buga and Cali on a Motorcycle, BMW 800 GS. The bikes from Motolombia were fantastic. The roads are awesome, the sceneray is spectacular, people are very friendly and most importantly, I NEVER felt unsafe. I think driving on your own in Mexico and some central american countries is way more riskier than in Colombia.

Mongering wise, it was a total bust (for my tastes). Can't wait to get back to MDE