Comments on: Learn to speak Spanish in puerto Rico? http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php Learn to Speak and Understand Spanish Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Darth Eugene Vader http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php/comment-page-1#comment-6824 Darth Eugene Vader Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:09:54 +0000 http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php#comment-6824 I think that Puerto Rico Insider gave a great answer, and deserve the best answer. Just to clarify that spanish speaking countries do not have different spanish-dialects. Spanish is just one language. What we have are "regionalismos" sub-set of words that are used in a region or country that are not used in others; or that have a different meaning in another country/region. For examples: * Kite is "chiringa" in Puerto Rico but in other LatinAmerican countries, like Mexico, it is called "papalote". * A drinking straw is called "sorbeto" in PR but in other countries is a "pajilla" or a "popote". Having "regionalismos" does not make our manner of speak a "puertorrican dialect". This is similar to USA english vs UK english; the english spoken at USA is not a dialect from the original english from UK.. I think that Puerto Rico Insider gave a great answer, and deserve the best answer.

Just to clarify that spanish speaking countries do not have different spanish-dialects. Spanish is just one language. What we have are "regionalismos" sub-set of words that are used in a region or country that are not used in others; or that have a different meaning in another country/region.

For examples:
* Kite is "chiringa" in Puerto Rico but in other LatinAmerican countries, like Mexico, it is called "papalote".
* A drinking straw is called "sorbeto" in PR but in other countries is a "pajilla" or a "popote".

Having "regionalismos" does not make our manner of speak a "puertorrican dialect". This is similar to USA english vs UK english; the english spoken at USA is not a dialect from the original english from UK..

]]> By: Ozzie http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php/comment-page-1#comment-6825 Ozzie Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:09:54 +0000 http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php#comment-6825 you will learn it from the day to day interaction. Like we do when we come over to the states. you will learn it from the day to day interaction. Like we do when we come over to the states.

]]> By: El pond http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php/comment-page-1#comment-6826 El pond Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:09:54 +0000 http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php#comment-6826 Many but I don't know about the FREE part. Ask a friend for someone who has the time to teach at least for a discount. Many but I don’t know about the FREE part. Ask a friend for someone who has the time to teach at least for a discount.

]]> By: Puerto Rico Insider http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php/comment-page-1#comment-6827 Puerto Rico Insider Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:09:54 +0000 http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php#comment-6827 Be proactive about it. Unless you have a background in learning Spanish in grade school, I am doubtful that you will learn as quickly as a Puerto Rican learning English on the main land. Their schools teach English throughout all grades, and they are exposed to American television and movies that forces their exposure to it, whereas an American or English speaker not living in Puerto Rico is rarely forced to be exposed to Spanish. You can find many online resources that are free, and can pick up used books at Amazon at discount prices. Learn "No entiendo" which means "I don't understand". You need to be able to let your Spanish friends know that you are going to need help and to either slow it down or to use a little bit of their English skills to help you out. The problem with learning by speaking with Puerto Ricans is that they speak fast and their pronunciation may be quite different than what you might expect based on reading Spanish books or taking courses that are based on Spanish from Spain. Every Spanish culture has its own distinct dialects which may differ enough that they either may have a little trouble quickly understanding each other, or may accuse each other of dirty or too proper Spanish. You should try contacting some of the listed schools in Puerto Rico. If they do not offer free programs, they may be able to direct you to someone else who may. You might also consider contacting the grade schools as teachers are are often paid very little, and would welcome the opportunity to do some private tutoring for extremely reasonable rates ($10/hour possible). Be proactive about it. Unless you have a background in learning Spanish in grade school, I am doubtful that you will learn as quickly as a Puerto Rican learning English on the main land. Their schools teach English throughout all grades, and they are exposed to American television and movies that forces their exposure to it, whereas an American or English speaker not living in Puerto Rico is rarely forced to be exposed to Spanish.

You can find many online resources that are free, and can pick up used books at Amazon at discount prices.

Learn "No entiendo" which means "I don’t understand". You need to be able to let your Spanish friends know that you are going to need help and to either slow it down or to use a little bit of their English skills to help you out.

The problem with learning by speaking with Puerto Ricans is that they speak fast and their pronunciation may be quite different than what you might expect based on reading Spanish books or taking courses that are based on Spanish from Spain. Every Spanish culture has its own distinct dialects which may differ enough that they either may have a little trouble quickly understanding each other, or may accuse each other of dirty or too proper Spanish.

You should try contacting some of the listed schools in Puerto Rico. If they do not offer free programs, they may be able to direct you to someone else who may.

You might also consider contacting the grade schools as teachers are are often paid very little, and would welcome the opportunity to do some private tutoring for extremely reasonable rates ($10/hour possible).

]]> By: see_ya http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php/comment-page-1#comment-6828 see_ya Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:09:54 +0000 http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php#comment-6828 go to college and take basic spanish courses, they are not expensive. go to college and take basic spanish courses, they are not expensive.

]]> By: Lalabbyy□ http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php/comment-page-1#comment-6829 Lalabbyy□ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:09:54 +0000 http://talk-spanish.info/learn-to-speak-spanish-in-puerto-rico.php#comment-6829 If you know a bit of spanish or have previous knowledqe, it will help. But i mean here in Puerto Rico, we have our own slanq, and different words for us may mean somethinq else if you qo to another Latin American country. Take it in school first. If you know a bit of spanish or have previous knowledqe, it will help. But i mean here in Puerto Rico, we have our own slanq, and different words for us may mean somethinq else if you qo to another Latin American country. Take it in school first.

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