- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2015 Frances, 500 miles. 2016 Via Francigena, 200 miles. 2018 Frances Burgos to Sarria.
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I just couldn't understand Spanish (pronunciation) when spoken by Spanish persons - maybe my bad .... - but good will from both parties in understanding will help you along - e.g. when talking to helpful locals, like to the left, to the right or walk straight on
annelise
Anemone, this chimes in with my Guatemalan experience (Spanish speaking all over). They said that they would never watch 'Spanish' films - they couldn't understand the language ...Reminds me of when I would visit Paraguay for work and it took me a good 3 days to understand anything. Same for Chilean TV when living in Argentina. And to think Spanish is my mother tongue ;0) Try to find TVE shows on the internet, perhaps that will help with the lisp.
I have been using the BBC online basic Spanish course,Mi Vida Loca and am finding it easy to follow.
I hope to begin my 2nd camino late march/april this year.
Looks interesting...........
I was thinking I might try a few one on one lessons as well as online learning, just to make sure I am on track and correct pronunciation.
Not that I am a language buff by any means, but I have found that accurate pronunciation goes a very long way to being understood.
That raises a question, highlighted above.
Should I try to find a Spaniard as a teacher, rather than a South American?
This thread on learning Spanish has thrown up a number of questions for me.
The primary one being just how much Spanish do I realistically need?
I cannot see a need to be able to discuss the finer points of Spanish politics, football and the various separatist movements when one is staggering with fatigue from having walked many kilometres and only want a shower, a drink, a meal and a bed
However, my friends, do tell me where, and if, I am wrong and that I need more Spanish than the Duolingo app can provide?
Dear Anemone,
Where is the store located, and do they have a website?
Which did you like the most? I'm walking the camino April/May and wanted to study Spanish along the way to improve my language skills for when I return homeIf you have time there are Spanish Language Schools for Foreigners at interesting locations around Spain. Take two weeks to get some basics in an immersion environment.
I attended classes provided by these schools:
Don Quijote
http://www.donquijote.org/
Enforex
http://www.enforex.com/
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