Happy Holidays from Paulino Brener

Happy Holidays! 

¡Felices Fiestas!

I want to wish you the best for 2010!

¡Los mejores deseos para el 2010!

Paulino Brener

عطلات سعيدة - ['A'yād Sa'īdah] - (Happy Holidays) - Arabic

Весели празници - [Veseli praznici] - (Happy Holidays) - Bulgarian

Bones festes - (Happy Holidays) - Catalan

节日快乐 - [jiérì kuàilè] - (Happy Holidays) - Simplified Chinese for Mainland China

節日快樂 -  [jit yet fai lok] - (Happy Holidays) - Traditional Chinese for Hong Kong and Taiwan

Sretni blagdani - (Happy Holidays) - Croatian

Veselé svátky - (Happy Holidays) - Czech

God ferie - (Happy Holidays) - Danish

Prettige feestdagen - (Happy Holidays) - Dutch

Joyeuses fêtes - (Happy Holidays) - French for Canada/France

Felices festas - (Happy Holidays) - Galician

Frohe feiertage - (Happy Holidays) - German

Καλές γιορτές - (Happy Holidays) - Greek

חג שמח - (Happy Holidays - used for most Jewish festivals) - Hebrew

Kellemes Ünnepeket - (Happy Holidays) - Hungarian

Gleðilega hátíð - (Happy festival) - Icelandic

Selamat Hari Raya - (Happy Great Days) - Indonesian

Buone feste - (Happy Holidays) - Italian

楽しいホリデーシーズンを - [tanoshi i horide^shi^zun wo] - (Happy Holidays) - Japanese

해피 할러데이즈 - [hae-pi hal-leo-de-i-jeu] - (Happy Holidays) - Korean

Laimīgas Brīvdienas - (Happy Holidays) - Latvian

Džiaugsmingų švenčių - (Joyful Holiday Season) - Lithuanian

Gledelig høytid - (Happy Holidays) - Norwegian

تعطيلات خوش بگذره - [Taetilat khosh begzare] - (Happy Holidays) - Persian

Wesołych świąt - (Season's Greetings) - Polish

Boas festas - (Happy Holidays) - Portuguese

Sărbători fericite - (Happy Holidays) - Romanian

С праздником - [S prazdnikom] - (Happy Holidays) - Russian

Srećni praznici / Срећни празници - (Happy Holidays) - Serbian

Vesele praznike - (Happy Holidays) - Slovenian

Felices fiestas - (Happy Holidays) - Spanish for Spain/Latin America

Habari Gani - (Holiday Tidings) - Swahili

God Helg - (Happy Holidays) - Swedish

عید مبارک - [Eid Mub'arak] - (Happy Eid) - Urdu

Nghỉ lễ vui vẻ - (Happy Holidays) - Vietnamese

Early Language Learning: World Languages in the Elementary Years

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

Early Language Learning: World Languages in the Elementary Years

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Bailemos Juntos at ACTFL 2009

Bailemos Juntos at ACTFL 2009

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Las Vegas, November 2009. Bellagio water dance

Explore Minneapolis: North Loop (2)

Day of the Dead in the classroom and in the community

Day of the Dead in the classroom and in the community

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"A Path Home: A Story of Thich Nhat Hanh"

A Path Home
A Story of Thich Nhat Hanh
November 6 - 22, 2009
Created and performed by
Masanari Kawahara
Directed by Sandy Spieler

This intimate performance explores the life and work of Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese monk, poet, and peace activist. In the hands of master visual storyteller Masanari Kawahara, eloquent puppets weave an interpretation of the man and his teachings in this new production.

Based on writings by Thich Nhat Hanh, this active meditation juxtaposes the simple joys of life with the horrors of war and violence, and illuminates his influential path through both.

First test for "El dueño de la Luz" shadow puppet (no narration)

I've been working on my first shadow puppets show to do for my Spanish classes. It's a story based on the Warao legend on the creation of the sun and moon.

I know that I have to rehearse more and there are lots of things that I need to correct. But I would appreciate your feedback. I will add the narration in my next version.

As I said, this is my first shadow puppet show.. so be nice! :-)

Thanks! Gracias!

(can you guess what the story is about without hearing the narration?)

Experiment with Google Voice and World Languages

I was wondering how well could Google Voice handle languages other than English. Well... you can probably guess that not well at all. It also had a hard time with my accent. Now I wonder why nobody understands me! :)


Here is the message I recorded:
(English) My name is Paulino 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.  (Spanish) Mi nombre es Paulino. Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco. (French) Je m'appelle François.   Un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq.  (Italian) Mi chiamo Paulino. Uno, due, tre, quattro, cinque.


This is what Google Voice transcribed for me:
"Yes, my name is Paul when you you know 12345 number there is no you know or no. Those today's quite down so you can call you should not there. As far as well, and to park cut price sick, we can hopefully you know. Winnowed do it today, quite touching course."


And this is the recording.


Enjoy!

Cómo hacer una piñata (parte 2)

Bailemos Juntos for CIS (College in Schools) Spanish Field day at U of M 10/19/09

I love dancing. I’ve been dancing since I was a little kid. At El Lago del Bosque (Concordia Language Villages) we love dancing, too. We do some traditional dances and also line dances with Spanish music. Almost 10 years ago a groups of friends from ELDB (Kika, Alicia and Luz) and I decided to bring the fun of line dances from ELDB to the classroom and started presenting those dances at different conferences for World Languages Teachers: IWLA, MCTLC, Central States and soon ACTFL ‘09! The presentation is called Bailemos Juntos

Our presentation is usually a big hit because not only we teach fun dances but the four of us have so much fun presenting together that we fill the room with our energy and enthusiasm.

Sometimes I get to do Bailemos Juntos by myself. Usually at schools. Today I presented Bailemos Juntos at the U of M for the Spanish Field day of CIS (College in Schools). There were more than 500 high school students. I made them all dance!

This is my third year presenting for CIS Spanish Field day at U of M. I hope I have enough energy to do it for a few more.

For more information go to Bailemos Juntos http://bailemosjuntos.com/

Social Media Revolution

Is social media a fad?

Or is it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution?

Welcome to the World of Socialnomics

West Side on the South Side

The West Side Theater Project
proudly presents

West Side on the South Side

Performances of "The West Side on the South Side" are Sept 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wellstone Center for Community Building.
179 E. Robie, Saint Paul, MN 55107

An original play inspired by the stories of St. Paul’s West Side community, written by Al Justiniano, directed by Harry Waters Jr., and with original music by Becky Dale and Brandon Nam, West Side on the South Side features professional actors alongside West-siders.

Meet Mai who is returning home for the first time from her station in the army with a surprise for her mother; Lui (PAULINO BRENER), the neighborhood crazy; April, Summer, and Autumn, the three ladies who have lived the history of the West Side; and numerous other interesting passengers on the #68 Bus as it makes its way to La Placita in West Side on the South Side.

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/81166. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door on a pay-what-you-are-able basis with a suggested donation of $10. Also, please bring an item (or more!) for the Neighbhorhood House food shelf when you come to the show.

Be sure to check out the attached flyer as well as our blog for more information. See you on the West Side!

U of M Duluth Marching Band at MN State Fair 2009

U of M Duluth Marching Band at MN State Fair 2009

Waldorf Towers in Miami

This is where I stayed this summer (2009) when I visited Miami very briefly with my sister. We were just a few steps from the beach!

Foreign Spouses of Americans Forced to Immigrate to the U.S

Foreign Spouses of Americans Forced to Immigrate to the U.S

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Testing Kodak zx1 HD mode

Testing Kodak zx1 HD mode

Bailemos Juntos at the U of M

Here you have 300 hundred high school students (teenagers!!!) dancing Magalenha during the presentation of Bailemos Juntos at U of M. This was part of CIS Spanish Field day on April 13th, 2009.

Presented by Paulino Brener

La costa atlántica (Argentina)

La costa atlántica (Argentina)

El Sur (2) Argentina

El Sur (2) Argentina http://htxt.it/WIz2 (good link now, i hope)

El Sur (2) Argentina

El Sur (2) Argentina http://bit.ly/ATw29

El Sur (2) Argentina

El Sur (2) Argentina

El Sur (1) Argentina

El Sur (1) Argentina

The year of the OX (1)

The year of the OX (1)
January 10, 2009 by paulinobrener

Today I learned that this is the year of the OX (1/26/2009 - 2/13/2010) and I am an OX! More specifically I am a WATER Ox.

I will be learning and exploring the subject with information from different websites and write my reflections on them.

Let’s start with Wikipedia:

“The Ox ( 牛 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Ox is denoted by the earthly branch character 丑. In the Vietnamese zodiac, the water buffalo occupies the position of the ox.

# 3 February 1973 - 22 January 1974: Water Ox

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.”

Well I won’t deny that I think of myself of a hard worker and I think I have achieved great things in my life so far (and hoping to achieve many more). I am not sure I am that calm and modest. I know that I have made really a lot of improvement in my quick temperament. I am a much more patient person (and teacher) that I was 5 years ago. And modest… hmm.. that’s a hard one. I am Argentine, how you ever met a modest Argentine? :-)

El Noroeste (Argentina)

El Litoral (Argentina)

Twittermania

So, I got the Twitter mania bug! Now you can follow me on twitter
http://twitter.com/paulinobrener

Who stole the cherry?

Who stole the cherry?

Noche Hispana Cinco

Noche Hispana Cinco @ Patrick's Cabaret May 15/16/17, 2009

Noche Hispana Cinco
May 15 and 16 at 8 pm
May 17 at 2 pm
Patrick's Cabaret
3010 Minnehaha Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
patrickscabaret.org

Tickets $ 8 in advance (from artists) $ 10 at the door

La música, el baile y la poesía se juntan nuevamente en Patricks Cabaret para mostrarnos la diversidad cultural de las Ciudades Gemelas. Paulino reúne a talentosos artistas locales en un fin de semana donde la cultura hispana es la protagonista. No se lo pierda!

Music, dance and poetry come together again at Patricks Cabaret to show off the cultural diversity of the Twin Cities. Paulino brings together talented local artists for a weekend where the common thread is golden: la cultura hispana. Dont miss it!

With sweet sounds of harp, violin and guitar father (Nicolas Carter) and daughter (Maliya Gorman-Carter ) share the stage to bring folk music from Paraguay and Argentina.

Dario Tangelson, actor, director and teacher from Argentina, presents "Dale que va": A ghostly waiter character from a persistent past, stuck in time in a rundown bar from Buenos Aires, comments on life in general from the extreme gloomy logic of the tango spirit.

Rebecca Mcdonals will present an original video based on a poem by local poet Teresa Ortiz.

Jorge Gonzalez and Rachel Rogness, Guitar and Violin Duo, will perform instrumental pieces from Colombia, Argentina, Cuba and Spain.

The young dancers from Corazón Latino will present traditional dances from the North West region of Argentina and a modern dance choreographed by the dancers.

Raices, band dedicated to the music of Latin America.

Wendy Everett and her dance partner will present some traditional dances from Mexico

National Premiere of "El primer beso" (First kiss), short film about unexpected events during traditional celebrations in Spain. Written and directed by Mexican artist Antonio Rodriguez.

El Basurero

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Things come and go

Things, people, jobs, love, mistakes, money, days and night, presents, etc.

They all come and go. They can all happen and disappear.

What we learn from their appearance in our lives is what matters, right?

Gotagorda explores what to do with/in water

excerpt from
"Land of 10,000 Lakes: Minnesotas 150-year Connection to Water"
Created and Performed by Paulino Brener

A one person show for small children investigating Minnesota's historic connection to water. This performance is bi-lingual (Spanish/English) and for preschool through 3rd grade youth. What makes a shower and what keeps all the grass so green? What can help you brush your teeth or dive into the deep? Water of course! The water that we know so well...or do we? Help Dr. Hardwater and his assistant Gotagorda answer questions about water, like where does it come from? and where does it go?

Dr. Hardwater and Gotagorda explain the Water Cycle

excerpt from
"Land of 10,000 Lakes: Minnesota's 150-year Connection to Water"
Created and Performed by Paulino Brener

A one person show for small children investigating Minnesota's historic connection to water. This performance is bi-lingual (Spanish/English) and for preschool through 3rd grade youth. What makes a shower and what keeps all the grass so green? What can help you brush your teeth or dive into the deep? Water of course! The water that we know so well...or do we? Help Dr. Hardwater and his assistant Gotagorda answer questions about water, like where does it come from? and where does it go?

Discover Waldorf Education: An Overview

Millennialchild.com has created a short and lively introduction to Waldorf education through the paintings and drawings of Waldorf students, grades one through twelve. An informative narration by Eugene Schwartz describes the powerful impact the Waldorf method has on the developing child.

[Español/Spanish] Poquito a Poquito

Poquito a poquito Paquito empaca poquitas copitas en pocos paquetes.


Ahora es tu turno. Cuelga tu video con tu trabalenguas favorito.

New G1 phone

This is my first post from my new G1 phone. So far the blogger application for the phone is pretty simple but it might improve with time.

The year of the OX (1)

Today I learned that this is the year of the OX (1/26/2009 - 2/13/2010) and I am an OX! More specifically I am a WATER Ox.

I will be learning and exploring the subject with information from different websites and write my reflections on them.

Let's start with Wikipedia:

"The Ox ( 牛 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Ox is denoted by the earthly branch character 丑. In the Vietnamese zodiac, the water buffalo occupies the position of the ox.

# 3 February 1973 - 22 January 1974: Water Ox

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint."

Well I won't deny that I think of myself of a hard worker and I think I have achieved great things in my life so far (and hoping to achieve many more). I am not sure I am that calm and modest. I know that I have made really a lot of improvement in my quick temperament. I am a much more patient person (and teacher) that I was 5 years ago. And modest... hmm.. that's a hard one. I am Argentine, how you ever met a modest Argentine? :-)

Ready to teach, or am I?

Monday January 5th, 2009 school resumes and I was soooooo ready to go back. Just to find out that morning that I was not feeling well. Not sure what it was. I had a headache and a sore throat that I immediately attributed to the dry air in my apartment. I bought a new humidifier and I hope that helps. Just in case I am taking Tuesday off as well. Lots of liquids and resting. I wish I would say that I extended my holidays for two more days but I was really looking to go back to teaching! Oh well, patience.
Send healing thoughts!