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Alan
Posted on Wed 12th of Nov 2008, 10:47 AM

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Travelers to Ecuador should acquire some working knowledge of Spanish language before arrival.

A phrase book would also be helpful, but then listening skills are equally necessary to understand the language. However, if you go there just like that, a good option would be to watch Spanish movies in the theaters to get a good experience.

One more thing, if you happen to be in Quito, you'll notice that there are more hostels than hotels.


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nakayu
Posted on Wed 12th of Nov 2008, 11:07 AM

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Do most of Spanish people speak English? Or do they rarely speak English?
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SJ
Posted on Sat 15th of Nov 2008, 10:52 AM

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nakayu wrote:
Do most of Spanish people speak English? Or do they rarely speak English?


Hi,

been following the forum for quite a while. As far as I know, English is fast growing popularity or may be a necessity, but better than what it was 3 or 4 years back. However, most of the Spanish speaking don't speak English which can be quite a botheration for people who cannot understand Spanish.

So, do carry a phrasebook if not a translator!

Regards.

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Katie
Posted on Sun 16th of Nov 2008, 06:02 AM

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SJ wrote:
nakayu wrote:
Do most of Spanish people speak English? Or do they rarely speak English?


Hi,

been following the forum for quite a while. As far as I know, English is fast growing popularity or may be a necessity, but better than what it was 3 or 4 years back. However, most of the Spanish speaking don't speak English which can be quite a botheration for people who cannot understand Spanish.

So, do carry a phrasebook if not a translator!

Regards.

I do agree with the phrasebook part, sometimes I just don't know how to pronounce some words in foreign languages,
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