Learn Spanish and Go ¿Sólo Te Hablan en Inglés? - Do They Only Speak to You in English?
Apr 21, 2020
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Jim's English-speaking Encounters
- Jim shares that many times locals spoke to him in English instead of Spanish in Puerto Rico and Mexico.
- He experienced this issue frequently during travel in Spanish-speaking countries.
English Dominance in San Juan
- In Puerto Rico's capital San Juan, most people Jim and Jamie interacted with spoke English primarily.
- This contrasts with rural areas where Spanish is dominant and English less common.
Respond In Spanish Consistently
- When someone speaks to you only in English, respond consistently in Spanish.
- This approach often helps continue the conversation in Spanish and encourages practice.