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 very helpful August 2, 2008
Jan Lockhart (Sedona, AZ)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book may not be best for a first book on speaking Latin American Spanish, however, it has been extremely helpful in helping me with pronunciation and local usage of words.
 Must have resource! July 16, 2008
Dianne Carson (Jacksonville, Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great, well organized and efficient book. You do not want to go to CR without it... and it will be the only book you need while you are there! I suggest picking it up months before your trip so you can start practicing the most common sayings. Buen Viaje!
Good book! Fun! April 9, 2008
Jean Labonte (Massachusetts)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this for a couple I was tutoring (Spanish lessons) because they are moving to CR. I found it helpful and even though I already speak Spanish, I had no idea how differently the Ticos do it!
Speak Easy April 4, 2008
Drake Eleanor Ann (Costa Rica)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I spoke Spanish before coming to Costa Rica, but found the people in San Jose spoke with more slang and pachuco. Chris Howard's book helped me to communicate better and with more credibility. When I moved to the coast, the dialect was even more different. People considered me snobby when I spoke like I did originally. His information was even applicable in the countryside. I give this book as a gift to new clients and friends visiting Costa Rica.
A Great Survival Tool February 19, 2008
Richard Soto (New York, USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
When I came to Costa Rica I quickly discovered the vast majority of Costa Ricans DIDN'T speak English. Since I only had a limited Spanish vocabulary, I had a lot of problems in daily situations. Then I bought this handy little book and it virtually helped me survive the first couple of years. I still refer to it now and then for important phrases.
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