I think I toyed around with the idea of starting a Spanish club on EF a few months back, but I was wondering, how many people would actually be interested in this as a club?

I'm not a native speaker, but I just got my minor in Spanish last semester and I've taken classes in the language all through high school and the past three years of my undergrad. So, in total, I've taken 7 years of Spanish.

I figured that this could be a good way for myself and others to stay fluent, brush up on their skills, or perhaps learn some Spanish if they aren't already familiar with the language.

Remember that this idea is in beta mode, so please be gentle and offer support (or flames?) and feedback as desired.

Muchas gracias,
Twisted less

Cool, we got a few bites. Anyone else interested? Bump!

I was thinking that we could upload videos, include some articles on Spanish basics in Eden Cafe, and of course celebrate the holidays and literature of Spanish speaking countries.

I've secretly wanted to do this for awhile, but I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested.

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It would be REALLY cool if we could expand this to having some of the basics about Eden in general in Spanish (Like translating the pages about the Mentor program, etc). Not to mention, even having a few people review on occasion in Spanish. Even having mentors for Spanish-speaking people!

Admin? Thoughts? less

It would be REALLY cool if we could expand this to having some of the basics about Eden in general in Spanish (Like translating the pages about the Mentor program, etc). Not to mention, even having a few people review on occasion in Spanish. Even having mentors for Spanish-speaking people!

Admin? Thoughts? less

There is a Spanish option on the front page (upper right corner). However, unless I'm doing something wrong, it does not seem to be available for all pages.

And I think allowing reviews in Spanish is asking a bit much for EF. I would think that would require EF to have at least some Spanish speaking employees to cater to the Spanish speaking customers, otherwise why offer the possibility. It just seems like too much effort for too small of a niche. If EF decides they want to, then great. But I don't think it's something we should reasonably expect. less

It would be REALLY cool if we could expand this to having some of the basics about Eden in general in Spanish (Like translating the pages about the Mentor program, etc). Not to mention, even having a few people review on occasion in Spanish. Even having mentors for Spanish-speaking people!

Admin? Thoughts? less

There is a Spanish option on the front page (upper right corner). However, unless I'm doing something wrong, it does not seem to be available for all pages.

And I think allowing reviews in Spanish is asking a bit much for EF. I would think that would require EF to have at least some Spanish speaking employees to cater to the Spanish speaking customers, otherwise why offer the possibility. It just seems like too much effort for too small of a niche. If EF decides they want to, then great. But I don't think it's something we should reasonably expect. less

*Sigh* This was one of the problems I encountered a few months back. I suggested this months ago and I was essentially shot down. A lot of other reviewers told me that it didn't make sense because it would cost EF too much money and there didn't seem to be much of a market for it/the already translated pages were "sufficient."

There are a few books that are in Spanish. Only one of which, I believe, has an English equivalent.
I don't think it makes any sense for there to be English reviews on Spanish books and I think that there'd be a great place for expansion here since the Spanish speaking portion of the world is a continent-and-a-half.

Such as these:
Ellas Llegan Primero (She Comes First)

El Amante Perfecto (The Perfect Lover)

Sex La Guia (Sex, The Guidebook)

7 Noches de Amor (Seven Nights of Love)


But off of my soapbox, let's try Spanish Club for today and conquer the world tomorrow. Shall we? less

It sounds nuts, but I'd be more than happy to offer myself for that position. I do realize that for me to even ask that, that'd I'd have to be more prominent on the site. I love EF, but I've only been a reviewer for 7 months so I'd be way out of line to even ask that at this point. less

I think it's a great idea for you to start a Spanish Club, but that's very different than asking EF to specifically expand and cater to a Spanish speaking customer base. Besides, there's a lot you can potentially do without having EF involved.

For example, if you were really interested in providing Spanish written reviews, why don't you figure a way to translate reviews currently written in English on the site and make them available either here on the forums, or better yet, on the EF Club Blog. There's plenty you can do, I just don't think we should necessarily ask it of EF. less

My point is it would take several employees and not just community members. It would not be fair to tell a Spanish speaking customer "Sorry, our one Spanish speaking employee is off today. Please call back tomorrow." It would be poor customer service. I know I would be frustrated by that type of response and likely not bother. My personal feeling is that if you're going to offer a service such as that, you do it right or don't bother.

And I think in relation to my post above, you could definitely make yourself known in the community as a Spanish speaking member and offer your services to help translate if anyone should need. Again, there's a lot you can do/offer that doesn't directly involve EF to do anything. You just have to be creative. For EF to change, I would think that you would have to demonstrate that it makes financial sense. less

I think I toyed around with the idea of starting a Spanish club on EF a few months back, but I was wondering, how many people would actually be interested in this as a club?

I'm not a native speaker, but I just got my minor in Spanish last semester and I've taken classes in the language all through high school and the past three years of my undergrad. So, in total, I've taken 7 years of Spanish.

I figured that this could be a good way for myself and others to stay fluent, brush up on their skills, or perhaps learn some Spanish if they aren't already familiar with the language.

Remember that this idea is in beta mode, so please be gentle and offer support (or flames?) and feedback as desired.

Muchas gracias,
Twisted less

Fair enough. I respect that.

I was starting this post initially to see if anyone actually wanted to be a part of a Spanish club before I go ahead and bother EF staff. I was planning on expanding Spanish club to doing other things only if there is enough of a response or desire to move in that direction.

I intend to start writing reviews in English and in Spanish to see if I get any positive feedback from Spanish speakers since I generally do my reviews off-site, I can easily do this.

If EF doesn't want to move that direction in the future, I can deal with that. It wouldn't be for a lack of trying. less

I think that's a great way to start. What better way to suggest a change than demonstrate that there is a customer base with a need.

Perhaps if you are involved in any other Spanish speaking circles, you could make it known what you are trying to offer here? Try to expand beyond what is currently the EF community because if someone is here already, they likely already speak English. less