Next to practicing with native speakers, watching Spanish television programs is one of the best ways to learn the language. All you have to do is own a television set and live in an area where there are Spanish stations. If you reside in a Spanish-speaking country like Costa Rica, there are a variety of programs and channels from which to
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Ordering a Drink in Spanish
Since many small bars in Costa Rica usually don’t have bilingual bartenders, drinkers
should learn how to order beverages in Spanish. The names of most drinks and cocktails are universal, but may vary from country to country.
Here are a few basic phrases you should use to assure you get what you order.
jerez – sherry
vino –
Spanish and English are Similar
Spanish is not a difficult language to learn. If you recognize the similarities between Spanish and English, you will realize Spanish is not as foreign as you might think. In fact, Spanish and English are more similar than different. Being aware of these similarities will help you learn faster.
Let’s look at the following sentence
