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eugene · 09-21-2007, 04:14 AM

hi good day to all.
i go to cuba all the time but i can't speak the language can some one pls help me to or tell me what can i get .

eugene

sarab · 09-21-2007, 11:05 AM

eugene, as you will find, cuban spanish has its own unique words, phrases and accents. a simple search online will definitely have some good links and resources for you to check out...here is just one that might be useful http://www.cubamania.com

there are language institutes wherever you go, so you might consider enrolling in a program while you are there. suerte!

SandraT · 09-24-2007, 07:56 AM

If you learn Spanish, you can communicate easily in Cuba, the Cuban slang you will only learn once you know some Spanish and interacting with the people here.
There are many courses and institutions for foreigners here. I have already given advice to another member who wants to study Spanish here in Cuba.
if there's anything else I can do for you...

Esperanza · 09-25-2007, 06:37 AM

At Wikipedia you can find some information about Cuban Spanish, that actually is a variation of Caribbean Spanish. If you are fluent in Spanish you can also look for "Espa�ol caribe�o" where you'll find more information related to phonology, morphology and syntax. Good look!

SandraT · 09-25-2007, 07:34 AM

If what you want to do is communicate in Cuba, you can learn Spanish here in Cuba or in another country but usually the pronunciation they teach in other countries (depending on the region, of course) is that of the Spanish from Spain.
If you know not a word of Spanish, don't try to learn morphology and syntax of the Cuban Spanish because that way you will never learn Spanish, besides, if you do some reading related to the different ways we speak in Cuba, you will know that not all the regions, and not all groups speak in the same way. But, if you speak Spanish, they will understand you and depending on the person you are going to speak, you will be able to understand too, unless they are only using slang and that, I don't even understand myself sometimes. So, not to worry, learn Spanish and you will be able to communicate here.
I have found this page with some explanation about Cuban Spanish but you should not use it in order to learn Spanish, this is just for your knowledge.

http://www.najit.org/proteus/v9n3/rivas_v9n3.htm

09-21-2007, 04:14 AM	#1
eugene New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	need help to learn cuban spanish. hi good day to all. i go to cuba all the time but i can't speak the language can some one pls help me to or tell me what can i get . eugene

09-24-2007, 07:56 AM	#3
SandraT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Havana,Cuba Posts: 757 Rep Power: 610	If you learn Spanish, you can communicate easily in Cuba, the Cuban slang you will only learn once you know some Spanish and interacting with the people here. There are many courses and institutions for foreigners here. I have already given advice to another member who wants to study Spanish here in Cuba. if there's anything else I can do for you... __________________ _____________________________ [Have a nice day!!! ♥ Sandra T ♥

09-25-2007, 06:37 AM	#4
Esperanza New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mexico D.F. Posts: 9 Rep Power: 14	Cuban Spanish At Wikipedia you can find some information about Cuban Spanish, that actually is a variation of Caribbean Spanish. If you are fluent in Spanish you can also look for "Espa�ol caribe�o" where you'll find more information related to phonology, morphology and syntax. Good look!

09-25-2007, 07:34 AM	#5
SandraT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Havana,Cuba Posts: 757 Rep Power: 610	If what you want to do is communicate in Cuba, you can learn Spanish here in Cuba or in another country but usually the pronunciation they teach in other countries (depending on the region, of course) is that of the Spanish from Spain. If you know not a word of Spanish, don't try to learn morphology and syntax of the Cuban Spanish because that way you will never learn Spanish, besides, if you do some reading related to the different ways we speak in Cuba, you will know that not all the regions, and not all groups speak in the same way. But, if you speak Spanish, they will understand you and depending on the person you are going to speak, you will be able to understand too, unless they are only using slang and that, I don't even understand myself sometimes. So, not to worry, learn Spanish and you will be able to communicate here. I have found this page with some explanation about Cuban Spanish but you should not use it in order to learn Spanish, this is just for your knowledge. http://www.najit.org/proteus/v9n3/rivas_v9n3.htm __________________ _____________________________ [Have a nice day!!! ♥ Sandra T ♥

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09-21-2007, 11:05 AM	#2
sarab Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 282 Rep Power: 219	eugene, as you will find, cuban spanish has its own unique words, phrases and accents. a simple search online will definitely have some good links and resources for you to check out...here is just one that might be useful http://www.cubamania.com there are language institutes wherever you go, so you might consider enrolling in a program while you are there. suerte!

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