Can I still have a good time if I don't speak any Spanish? I am Canadian so we learn French.
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| Author: | Wraybowski [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I cannot speak any Spanish |
Can I still have a good time if I don't speak any Spanish? I am Canadian so we learn French.
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| Author: | 8ball [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Don't worry, you will still get some stanky on your Canadian hangdown without hablando Espanol. Speaking Spanish without question enhances the experience though. |
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| Author: | Florida John [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
If you stay in the San Jose or tourist areas you will have no problem not knowing any Spanish. Most of the Ticas know enough English to get by, or have a girlfriend who can translate for you. I have been coming to San Jose for three years now and don't know any Spanish other than a few words and it hasn't been a problem for me. |
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| Author: | Devo [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Wraybowski wrote: Can I still have a good time if I don't speak any Spanish? I am Canadian so we learn French. I propose we change Canada's 2 official languages from English and French to English and Spanish.  Devo |
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| Author: | Wraybowski [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:54 pm ] |
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I second that. Met some ladies from Mexico in Europe a couple years ago and loved listening to them talk. |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Plus within a few trips down, you'll pick up some Spanish by osmosis. You might consider any one of the fine language schools in CR--study intensively in half-day sessions, party the rest of the time. Time and finances permitting, of course. Not that expensive and provides "cover" for your trips, should you need the help. |
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| Author: | Scuba1 [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Wraybowski wrote: Can I still have a good time if I don't speak any Spanish? I am Canadian so we learn French. The title of your thread should be the start of the overwhelming majority of posts on CRT - almost like a famous starting line of a novel: "It was the best of times, it was the wortst of times" (Dickens, A Tale of two Cities) "Call me Ishmael" (Melville, Moby Dick)   Seriously - if you have any fluency in French, you can pick up Spanish fairly easily - I saw this all the time when I attended a language school in CR in 2004; French speakers (mostly b/c of the similarity in grammar and many word origins) were speaking Spanish w/in weeks. |
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| Author: | Wraybowski [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
It will be my first trip so I don't see myself sitting in any classes learning Spanish. My only lessons with be one-on-one tutoring and clothing optional. Cash tends to speak to all so it will work out. Plus, flight and hotel are booked. |
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| Author: | HikerTom [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Pick up a Latin American Spanish phrasebook-dictionary, Lonely Planet actually has a Costa Rica version. Learn the basics (it's easy as Spanish is a phonetic language) and you'll already have a big advantage. |
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| Author: | Panadero [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Can you have fun even though you don't speak Spanish? Yes! Most mongers speak very little Spanish and they do not have any problem. If you speak French, you should be able to learn some basic Spanish quickly.
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| Author: | Cujo's [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Kinda tough to answer this question if you ask me because I guess most answers should come from a p4p or mongering stand point. If your begging for a flat yea or no answer; Do you have to know spanish to get laid or have fun in CR.. Answer: No, you do not need to know spanish to get business fugged in CR...  Cujo |
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| Author: | Phoenix Rising [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Go to the Hotel Del Rey and sit at one of the bars there... withing 10 minutes a chica will sit next to you and ask you in English... 1.Hello how are you, good? 2. What is your name? 3. Where is your hotel? 4. First time in Costa Rica? 4. Are you here on vcation or business? 5. Do you want company? VERY SIMPLE |
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| Author: | Scuba1 [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
Phoenix Rising wrote: Go to the Hotel Del Rey and sit at one of the bars there...
withing 10 minutes a chica will sit next to you and ask you in English... Yes, but she will really ask you: 1.Hello how are you, good? Hola, 'ow r u baby 2. What is your name? what es ju name 3. Where is your hotel? where you stay 4. First time in Costa Rica? you firs time in costa rica 4. Are you here on vcation or business? bacation 5. Do you want company? y u wan' company VERY SIMPLE |
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| Author: | Wraybowski [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
HAHAHAHAHa Of course my answer will be no this is not my first time in CR. Yes, I am looking for company. $70 |
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| Author: | JerseyGringo [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I cannot speak any Spanish |
sign language works fine ...look a there tits and ass and say "Vamos "pronounced VAH-Mows .it means" lets go"....dont forget negotiations .. ochenta no mas and make a serious face ...its 80 dollars and no more! if you really like her ,, the word you need to avoid is "see- n " cien... it means your paying $100 dollars for a $25 piece of ass. Goodluck wrap that soldier tight ,eat cialis and drink lots of cheep beer . You will be fooled and taken atleast once in a small way ,a tiny lie or thievery its impossible to avoid but you will learn my friend . pura Vida |
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