Learn Spanish for Your Trip
Sadly, after all these years, my grasp of the Spanish language is still a little loose. I can read and understand it, for the most part thanks to the fact that I am/was at one point fluent in French. But when it comes to getting a sentence out, I am often at a loss for words unless I've had a few glasses of wine.
Margaret Graham at Ahora Hablo has written a wonderful, and concise, book of terms that will help you get through your travels to a Spanish-speaking destination. Her Seven Simple Steps to Authentic Spanish takes you through the pronunciation and use of 45 function verbs and presents situational vocabulary for most sticky spots you are likely to encounter on your travels.
The only drawback is that the book is soft cover with spiral binding, which is not likely to last long in my luggage while traveling. That being said, it is a great starting point for anyone who wants to familiarize themselves in the language and get a better understanding of the goings-on in their destination. If you're serious about learning the language you may want to consider hunkering down with a one-on-one course in Xela, Guatemala, or taking a group lesson while enjoying the scenery in Antigua, Guatemala.
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Posted by: Maria Fernandez | October 29, 2007 at 01:12 AM
Greetings - Thanks for posting about this resource! I have just moved to Puerto Rico and have been looking for a "functional" way to learn spanish phrases.
Posted by: Mark | October 25, 2007 at 05:19 PM