Gerard Hazelebach
Gerard Hazelebach
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (SJPdP - Santiago) September 2014
"The Peace Walk” (Vienna - Venice) August 2015
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Don't U worry! HOLA ( Hello), BUEN CAMINO(speaks for itself), DOS CERVEZAS(2 beer) and CAFE CON LECHE( coffee and milk) is all you need apart grom good feet!!I am leaving in a week and am very excited. I do worry though about my inability to speak Spanish. For those like me, how have you communicated with the locals and Alburgues?
Don't U worry! HOLA ( Hello), BUEN CAMINO(speaks for itself), DOS CERVEZAS(2 beer) and CAFE CON LECHE( coffee and milk) is all you need apart grom good feet!!
There's a good discussion some where in this forum about useful Spanish phrases & words for the Camino (some of it tongue in cheek). There I heard about Duolingo & I downloaded it. It's fun to work with & can be used say for 5-10 mins a day (ie one doesn't have to overdose!!). I've one year before my first Camino (inshallah) so time to brush up on some Spanish (whilst continuing to learn Urdu because I'm working in Pakistan!).I'm having lots of fun with Duolingo (a Spanish language teaching app). ......
You are going to be a guest in another country. You will find the Spanish, German and many from other countries speak very good English, shouldn't you take the time to learn some Spanish?
This is something that amazes me, believe it or not we Americans are snobs who feel everyone should bow to us.
You will be fine, but take the time to learn some Spanish and even some French, it will make your journey all that much better.
I do not understand or speak conversational Spanish, so I relied on the App, "Translate", which translates one typed -- or spoken -- language into another typed -- or spoken -- language. See the attached image for an example, and note the microphone and speaker icons. The spoken translation was very helpful for people who could not read the translation on my iPhone. I used Translate for English to Spanish, French, Korean, and Polish.
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Sign language worked for me!I am leaving in a week and am very excited. I do worry though about my inability to speak Spanish. For those like me, how have you communicated with the locals and Alburgues?
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English to Spanish Translation
Although my Spanish is adequate enough I have Jibbigo Translator in my phone. I often find myself with other nationals whose command of English is commendable but not always enough for our needs.
Hola Amigos,
As our Camino is now only a few months away, I thought that I should make an attempt at leaning a bit of Spanish. My Spanish is non existent!
I don't really like studying from books though. I'm way too impatient for that. So I've been looking a an audio course. I find those much better to get the correct pronunciation with a new language.
Anyway, I found this one. If you are looking for a course you might want to take a look. They have a trial lesson on the website. I think the whole course cost me about $40. I downloaded it all and have it on my phone, so I can listen in the car, walking to work etc. There are also 'books' that can be printed out, though I haven't looked at those yet.
The teaching style is interesting. He starts with teaching you words that are very similar in English, but just pronounced differently. So you can get started quite quickly. You'll get a sense of that from the free trial on the website.
This is the website. http://www.shortcuttospanish.com/spanishshortcut1.html
At the bottom of the webpage is a link to buy the program.
And NO, I don't have any commercial relationship with the site or owners.
Ivar, maybe you should!
Won't need them Robo , just please , thank you , beer , coffee and Bon Camino......
After 43 years of marriage if i dropped whilst walking into Zubiri, La Faba etc Robo i would get a WINK and then a SMILE and thats about all.
Well said Gerald,
I think the spanish on the path who meet 60 plus nationalities are not too worried about our success with their language
You have covered the most important plus "PER FAVOR"
Hola Amigos,
As our Camino is now only a few months away, I thought that I should make an attempt at leaning a bit of Spanish. My Spanish is non existent!
I don't really like studying from books though. I'm way too impatient for that. So I've been looking a an audio course. I find those much better to get the correct pronunciation with a new language.
Anyway, I found this one. If you are looking for a course you might want to take a look. They have a trial lesson on the website. I think the whole course cost me about $40. I downloaded it all and have it on my phone, so I can listen in the car, walking to work etc. There are also 'books' that can be printed out, though I haven't looked at those yet.
The teaching style is interesting. He starts with teaching you words that are very similar in English, but just pronounced differently. So you can get started quite quickly. You'll get a sense of that from the free trial on the website.
This is the website. http://www.shortcuttospanish.com/spanishshortcut1.html
At the bottom of the webpage is a link to buy the program.
And NO, I don't have any commercial relationship with the site or owners.
Ivar, maybe you should!
"Shortcut to Spanish" is Marcus Santamaria's site. He is an Aussie! I did this and his "Synergy Spanish" before I left and found I could hold basic conversations with the locals! It's a really lovely language and easy to pick up a bit except for the verb constructions.
Crowning glory was with my wife and sister-in-law after my stroll when at two places people thought I was a Spanish gentleman squiring two Australian ladies! Lucky they didn't ask me too much!
There seem to be any number of Spanish courses available. I might continue learning a bit more when my kids' inheritance recovers from the battering the trip gave it (mostly after I met up with the two ladies, I must say).
Likewise no commercial relationship with the site/owners.
De colores
Bogong
The same applies when you phone; ALWAYS start with "buenos días/tardes" and give the other party time to reply before you start your request for a bed or whatever. Makes a really good start to the relationship!I forgot to mention earlier, it's normal in Spain when entering a small store or bar to say 'Hola, Buenos dias' when entering the premises and 'Adios' when leaving, even if you haven't bought anything. The locals find it rude if these little courtesies aren't observed, although they're probably used to it by now but it will also give you more confidence in the language when you get a smile and a reply back.
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