"H. Michel" wrote in message news:<9%d%b.155$R37.108@read1.cgocable.net>...
> Don't worry so much about finding English speakers or about your level
> of Spanish!
> I do speak several languages, but even then, I've been to countries
> where I couldn't speak the local language and somehow we always manage
> to communicate without finding a common language, let alone English.
> On the whole, I think Americans worry too much about language problems
> and worry too much about whether there will be English spoken.
>
> SBrav wrote:
>
> > My girlfriend and I (both from USA) are considering a trip to Buenos Aires in
> > April. She speaks no Spanish and I know some basic phrases. I've traveled
> > briefly around Costa Rica and the Yucatan and had a great time. Will we have
> > any difficulty with language in B.A.? I always start out speaking Spanish, but
> > don't know enough to complete a conversation, so I'm dependent on some
> > English-speakers. Opinions?
Dear Gringo,
As a N American who has traveled a lot in latin Amer. I suggest you
either buy a language tape from half.com or go to your local and
borrow one before you go. If you listen and repeat between now and
april you will know a lot of spanish. Not only is this the most useful
tool you will have it will also demonstrate the gringos are polite and
genuinely interested in latin american people. It is also really fun
to learn how to communicate with others and they will love you for it.
Roy
> >
> > Gracias!
> > S |
