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torrenter · 22nd June 2007, 11:06

Here's a phrase I've learned by rote, which is handy when you are trying to practice your Spanish, and the Spanish person (who probably has pity on you) 'helpfully' switches to English.

Estoy empezando aprender el Espñaol (pron, ess-toy empess-and-oh app-ren-dare ell ess-pan-yoll)

"I am trying to learn Spanish"

Also, instead of saying 'no entiendo' when it's just an unfamiliar word you've heard, how about: Perdone; No conozco esa palabra <whatever it was>

i.e. Sorry; I don't know the word: <whatever it was> That way, you may get to learn a new Spanish word

nb.Hope the spelling was correct!

22nd June 2007, 11:06	#2 (permalink)
torrenter Human Being Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Menores (near Adeje) Gender: Posts: 1,638	Here's a phrase I've learned by rote, which is handy when you are trying to practice your Spanish, and the Spanish person (who probably has pity on you) 'helpfully' switches to English. Estoy empezando aprender el Espñaol (pron, ess-toy empess-and-oh app-ren-dare ell ess-pan-yoll) "I am trying to learn Spanish" Also, instead of saying 'no entiendo' when it's just an unfamiliar word you've heard, how about: Perdone; No conozco esa palabra <whatever it was> i.e. Sorry; I don't know the word: <whatever it was> That way, you may get to learn a new Spanish word nb.Hope the spelling was correct! __________________ The best telefonica can do: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.