Tag Archives: language
Nightmare in Peru: When Indians Attack!
Posted on 05. Apr, 2013 by Colin.
Summary and analysis of the Nightmare in Peru story, in which three American citizens were robbed and assaulted near Cusco, Peru.
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Los Hermanos Angelito in Bogota, Colombia
Posted on 29. Feb, 2012 by Colin.
Two brothers live fast and die young in the Colombian underworld.
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When Speaking Spanish Doesn’t Serve
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Why some gringos may be better off picking up Latinas WITHOUT Spanish.
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Fired Because of this Blog
Posted on 23. Jun, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I was fired from my English institute when the director found this blog.
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We’re Not All Americans, You Dumb Asses
Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I put the smack down on idiots who want to hijack the word, American.
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English Language Industry in Latin America
Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: An overview of the English language industry including my experience with a failed business venture.
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Paisas vs. Rolos, Medellin vs. Bogota
Posted on 05. Feb, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: My observations on the differences between paisas and rolos, paisa women, and paisa culture in general.
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Mis-Seduction of a Colombiana
Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by Colin.
SUMMARY: This is the play by play of how a Colombiana’s got me slippin’.
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Rolos and ‘Marica’ in Bogota
Posted on 21. Mar, 2010 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I discuss the Bogota slang term ‘marica’, and the morons who use it.
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Contributed Story: Revolution in China?
Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by Colin.
SUMMARY: An American expat in China explains his opinion on the prospect of revolution.
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Latinos’ Awful Writing Skills
Posted on 14. Aug, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I explain how and why Latinos’ writing skills are horrible, concluding with what I believe is the root cause.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina = Italy Meets South America
Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Description and pictures from my trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, including European City, Argentine Women, BA’s Nocturnal Culture, Food: BA for Carnivores, Language: Argentine Spanish, Tango!, and Conclusion: Buenos Aires Doesn’t Suck.
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My First Paisa in Colombia
Posted on 17. May, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I get drunk and go to Plaza Lourdes to get high, where I meet my first paisa from the Antioquia subculture in Colombia.
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Cholos, Cholas, Cholo Power, and Cholita Brown
Posted on 16. Aug, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I discuss the meaning of the word ‘cholo’ with examples and antecdotes.
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