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igsoy · 01-30-2008, 01:22 AM

You have received a lot of good suggestions, I just wanted to add that I just got back from my 4 weeks working in Mexico City.

I never studied Spanish, but found I could understand a lot of it if it was written on a sign or menu or bill, but couldn't hear it as distinct words when spoken to me. Towards the end I could start to make out more of the spoken stream. But if I had to reply to a question, for some reason French would pop into my head.

In the area of town we stayed and worked, there was always someone who spoke enough English to help you with your transaction, directions, etc.

BTW, the city is wonderful, and not the smog-filled, crime ridden hell-hole everyone makes it out to be. I could have gladly stayed another month and enjoyed even more of the cultural attractions.

01-30-2008, 01:22 AM	#32
igsoy Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 244	You have received a lot of good suggestions, I just wanted to add that I just got back from my 4 weeks working in Mexico City. I never studied Spanish, but found I could understand a lot of it if it was written on a sign or menu or bill, but couldn't hear it as distinct words when spoken to me. Towards the end I could start to make out more of the spoken stream. But if I had to reply to a question, for some reason French would pop into my head. In the area of town we stayed and worked, there was always someone who spoke enough English to help you with your transaction, directions, etc. BTW, the city is wonderful, and not the smog-filled, crime ridden hell-hole everyone makes it out to be. I could have gladly stayed another month and enjoyed even more of the cultural attractions.