Mexico and costa rica
Im heading to mexico and costa rica in a few months and was just wondering if im learning the correct form of latin american spanish. Im currently learning through pimsler latin american audio lessons. Is this what i should be going for?
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I'm heading to Mexico and Costa Rica in a few months and was just wondering if I'm learning the correct form of Latin American Spanish. I'm currently learning through Pimsleur Latin American audio lessons. Is this what I should be going for?
My answer to this question would be yes, it is certainly one way to familiarize yourself with the general American pronunciation. As you travel if you meet and talk to someone who seems interested in helping you out with vocabulary and pronunciation, take advantage of that situation.
Wow you are lucky! I have been to Mexico a number of times, but haven't yet been to Costa Rica.
I am sure using a learning aid aimed at Latin America is a good idea. I was fascinated on my first trip to Mexico how many words were different to those used in Spain. However, it is a little like the difference between Americans and Brits, we recognise and even know some of the different vocabulary but we still understand each other.
Two brothers from Colombia did a fantastic song about how difficult it is to speak Spanish where they highlighted some vocabulary. Find it on the net or this site.
How advanced is your Spanish or are you just learning from Pimsleur?
If you have time try and chat to some native speakers.
As I do not know why you are visiting the area I don't know what level of communication you want or need. Knowing about the culture of a country always helps.
For example in the UK we use 'sorry' a lot but also love irony and humour.
Back to your question I understand Pimsleur has its fans and I am sure has been discussed here.
I like Notes in Spanish but it is a more informal way to learn.
Finally one of the mods has suggested you edit your question. I assume you have used your phone where it can be difficult to use capitals and apostrophes, however, Ray is thinking of particularly the Spanish native speakers who help us so much and learn from the way we write. Lack of capitals and apostrophes makes no difference to me, but English is my first language, it does however, make it very difficult for learners.
Welcome to the forum and I look forward to more posts.
I love the Pimsleur course. It won't make you fluent, but you'll be fine. Before I went to Spain, I had done the first two levels. I was quite able to get on. I was even able to successfully ask where a fishing tackle shop was and then buy a rod and reel. Then when my son broke the rod, I was successfully able to take it back to the shop and exchange it for a new one, and have them swap out the reel with the one my son had already put line on.
For getting around on your (enviable) trip, you'll be fine.
By the way, how many levels have you done?
