tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595224335433566516.post2357930032959441049..comments2023-04-08T06:34:47.224-07:00Comments on Tony and Pam Ecuador Adventure: Learning Spanish In CuencaTony Fiorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193172745476669648noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595224335433566516.post-66569185586228794752011-12-05T01:54:29.017-08:002011-12-05T01:54:29.017-08:00I agree with you entirely Tony, we are guests in t...I agree with you entirely Tony, we are guests in their country and I fully expect to learn the the language ASAP, once I arrive and the school you mentioned is highly recommended. I also purchased the Fluenz program that I use on my computer, so at least, I will be able to ask where the bathroom is and order off a restaurant menu.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144455353601297801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595224335433566516.post-4028739253685256682011-05-26T22:32:42.873-07:002011-05-26T22:32:42.873-07:00Learning Spanish online is one of the best steps...<a href="http://www.easiestwaytolearnspanishonline.com/" rel="nofollow">Learning Spanish online</a> is one of the best steps to learn Spanish. Its fun and interactive, even your kids can learn it too.Denisehttp://www.easiestwaytolearnspanishonline.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595224335433566516.post-2515646586821778982011-05-21T08:16:44.969-07:002011-05-21T08:16:44.969-07:00Jim: Yes, there are different levels of instructi...Jim: Yes, there are different levels of instruction, and they have both individual lessons and group classes. Plus, you have a workbook with homework assignments, so you are constantly improving your vocabulary and speaking ability - which is easier to do if you are explaining things that you know about (like what it is like back home). Hope this helps...Tony Fiorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193172745476669648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595224335433566516.post-3132052445428419102011-05-18T14:36:05.387-07:002011-05-18T14:36:05.387-07:00Tony,,
I agree with all you've said about lea...Tony,,<br /><br />I agree with all you've said about learning the language of the country you're living in. Here in the USA we have Latinos who have lived here for well over 10 years and can't carry on a basic conversation. How sad. But our government caters to them in their language and hospitals, courts and doctors hire translators for them, NOT at the expense to the foreigners. It sounds like in Ecuador, if you don't know the language, you have to pay for the translator, which is only right. Well, here we pay enough taxes to support all of these translators for those who can't speak or understand our language. <br />To me it's very rude if you can't communicate in the language where you're living or visiting. Why should anyone expect citizens of another country to know their language? Yes, if it's some legal action you're carrying out you best get help so you don't agree to something you shouldn't. Day to day living should be in the native language whenever possible.<br />You have the right idea Tony and with patience you'll learn it, just listen and practice. Good luckDickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828562970915021954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595224335433566516.post-81413307416279943022011-05-18T09:09:21.779-07:002011-05-18T09:09:21.779-07:00Tony,
I take it the program is divided into diffe...Tony,<br /><br />I take it the program is divided into different levels of Spanish training? You have studied quite a bit of Spanish over the years. How do students new to Spanish who know little more than Hola function in a class that's discussing Orange County and politics in Spanish,or are they in a beginner's class?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896957392015319062noreply@blogger.com