Visual Link Spanish Newsletter (V:1; I:25)

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Spanish Words of the Week -----
Words taken from "Survival" and "Comprehension" Sections of our Complete Course.

	English	Spanish
Monday	No problem.	No hay problema.
Tuesday	Don't Worry.	No se preocupe.
Wednesday	Be happy.	Sea feliz.
Thursday	I didn't understand very well.	No entendí bien.
Friday	Can you speak a little slower?	¿Me puede hablar un poco más despacio?
Saturday	Slower (please).	Más despacio (por favor).
Sunday	What does _____ mean?	¿Qué significa _____?
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Spanish Culture ----- Travel Tips

Trips to Latin American countries can be amazing experiences. It's perhaps the best way to learn Spanish. They can provide you with a great opportunity to speak Spanish with native speakers and learn a ton about a different culture. Here are a few travel tips to help you get the most out of your trip to Latin American and avoid potential problems. If you are interested in going on a U.S. Institute of Languages-sponsored trip to Latin America, click here to e-mail us and let us know.

1. Take every opportunity you can to speak with the natives. Since you have been studying with our course, you have probably learned a lot of Spanish up to this point. Talking to native speakers is your next step towards higher fluency and will help boost your command of the Spanish language like nothing else.
   
   
2. Put money in a hidden pocket; under clothes is preferable. Money belts that go under the clothes are ideal. In certain areas, pickpockets can be very common and this guideline could save you money! If you have to carry a purse, be sure to keep both hands on it in public places. Remember, money belts are ideal.
   
   
3. Don't wear expensive jewelry or watches; you may not come back with them. Relatively harmless pickpockets can get somewhat aggressive if they see you have a nice watch or jewelry. Inexpensive jewelry can remedy the problem. When I went to live in Latin America, I bought an inexpensive $10 Casio digital watch that lasted the two years I lived there. As you can imagine, nobody wanted to take a "$10 Casio".
   
   
4. If you decide to drive or rent a car, be sure to carry money if the police stop you. In the US, it is illegal to give police officers money to let you off, but in Latin America it is expected. The amount can vary region to region, but I would suggest carrying three ten-dollar bills.
   
   
5. Don't leave luggage or valuables unattended. Keep track of your things because if you lose something, it's gone.
   
   
6. Most tourist locations are very safe, but it you go off the beaten path, be sure and stay in well-lit areas at night.

 

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¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)


David S. Clark -- President
U.S. Institute of Languages
dave@spanishprograms.com
http://www.spanishprograms.com