Do You Speak Spanish? Answering Viewer Questions | Living in Puerto Rico | Q&A

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Answering viewer questions - Do you speak Spanish? I hope you enjoy this Q&A video. What other questions do you have about visiting or living in Puerto Rico?

[@yucahubagua]

I LOVE YOU VIDEOS ❤️❤️❤️

[@melbuilt]

But you have something many people lack and that is desire. Just going out and speaking it will do you good. Love your videos as alway.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you!!

[@Boatsidebbq]

We moved here not speaking Spanish. We try really hard to speak the little we know when we shop. there are 2 reactions, you nail it and they say something really fast that you dont understand, or they smile and nicely say, "I speak english". Greatest Island on the planet.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Totally agree! Glad that you are trying.

[@frozenpunchstarxd5717]

+Blaine Stevenson You think Puerto Ricans speak fast? Wow, wait until you go to Dominican Republic or Spain...in Spain they don't even breathe hahaha. The fastest speaking Spanish speakers on the planet, Spain.

[@evelynsantiago8532]

Jen, keep up the good work! You're doing awesome😊 I just moved to Arizona from PR and although my first language spoken was English, I had a bit of a struggle with my english here. Many years in PR have given me the chance to improve my Spanish. So don't worry you'll be speaking puertorrican in no time.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

We switched places!! Thank you for the encouraging words.

[@frankrivera4625]

Jen the Spanish in Puerto Rico spoken is the Spanish from the Canary islands of Spain. The majority of Puerto Rican have Canary Island ancestry. They say there are more Puerto Rican of canario ancestry living in PR then Canarios live in the Canary Island. Its not a dialect it is just the different forms of spanish. Spain itself has many different forms of spanish. Love your show. And love that you love our island.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I learn more about the history and culture every day! Thanks for sharing.

[@hellobuendia4975]

My grandparents parents moved from the Canary Islands to Puerto Rico, where my siblings and I were born. 🇵🇷😍 Thanks for showing our beautiful island. 💕

[@joselassalle4958]

A dialect is exactly that, a different form of a language; different accent and vocabulary. For example, in Colombia, there are many dialects of Spanish (costeño, paisa, llanero, pastuso, etc).

[@russellgilbert2297]

My Partner and I live in Miami, Florida. I am Americano. I only speak English. My Partner is from Puerto Rico. Like most in Miami he is bilingual. We are purchasing a vacation / retirement home in Puerto Rico. My best friend in Miami just retired back home to Puerto Rico. My reality is that just like in Miami, most people in Puerto Rico speak English and Spanish. I am the one with a disability. I will do my best to develop conversational Spanish. But I know that when I stumble, my bilingual family and friends will be there to help me. My Partner is so excited about returning to Puerto Rico, just like my best friend was. And I am so excited to be on this journey together. Russell

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Best wishes for your move!

[@Cromagnam1]

Buen Provecho is the same as Bon Appétit which means enjoy your meal

[@hornybastard3902]

JEN YOU R SO RIGHT P.RICAN SPANISH ITS SO DIFFICULT 2 SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND OUR ASSENT MAKES IT MORE DIFFICULT HISPANICS CANT UNDERSTAND IT..............

[@glorisol26]

@@hornybastard3902 you mean "accent"?

[@tammyanderson4081]

Hi Jen!....my mom is from Vega Baja. So, I’ve grown up listening to her speak PR Spanish. But she didn’t teach us how to speak it, as my dad is from MN And i think she was trying to better her English anyhow. When we took Spanish in school, it was Mexican Spanish and she was always correcting us 🙄😂. I went to PR for a month by myself to live with my family there, right after high school and was pretty much forced to really learn to speak and within the month, I became fluent. But, you use it or lose it and after a while of being back in the states, I lost it. But i know I can learn it fast again, but I definitely know that means i have to completely submerse myself in it everyday. It takes time though and I completely understand how it’s hard because they speak so much faster. I was constantly saying “slow down.”😂 I am planning to move there next year...hope to someday meet you in person!! Thank you for your videos! They are SO helpful!!😊

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Growing up with PR Spanish and study in school will definitely help you pick it back up! Best wished for your upcoming move, we absolutely love it here. I am so glad these are helpful for you. Is there anything else that I should cover in future videos?

[@okguy1282]

Puerto Rican’s do speak fast. As a Puerto Rican I can speak to anyone that speaks Spanish from other countries. But there is an adjustment. I switch to a more standard pronunciation and speak slower. If a word is lost in translation..I can tell and will re word it or the person I am speaking to will tell me how they say it. I have a lot of Mexican, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rican friends. Exception are Cubans who are very similar to Puerto Ricans. We share an almost identical flag too. Haha. The slangs are different of course, street talk etc. But the language is generally the same for all. And like you said...different parts of the island....same thing...slangs etc. You will have to live there for a long time to start getting the hang of things. Looks like you are on your way. 🇵🇷

[@JenThereDoneThat]

It is nice to hear from your perspective, too! Thanks for the encouragement.

[@franciscolapuerta2404]

Domicans speak the fastest.

[@LULU40134]

Francisco La Puerta Chileans speak the fastest

[@frozenpunchstarxd5717]

+Francisco La Puerta So funny that they think Puerto Ricans speak fast, that is normal...the Dominican Republic, Chile and Spain are the fastest hahaha. Puerto Ricans compared to Chile talk normal, in Latin America Chile is the joke, latinos don't understand Chile hahaha.

[@danielelizabeth2688]

Hi Jen. My husband and I have recently started talking about moving to PR, if his job goes completely remote (which he has been for the passed year since the whole Covid mess). I stumbled across your channel and love your videos. They are informative and you look so happy. We appreciate the honest perspective you seem to give in all of your videos. I haven't watched all of your videos as of yet so, if you have not done one, can you do a video of what your moving process was....as far as packing, what you brought with you, how did you decide what to bring with you, what you would/would not bring if you knew then what you know now, setting up your utilities, etc. Thanks!!!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Hopefully this helps with packing and moving - jentheredonethat.com/moving-and-shipping-items-to-puerto-rico/ Start her for moving to Puerto Rico - jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/

[@gilbertogonzalezr9353]

Good video, it was the same for me the other way around when I came to the states as a 15 year kid who only knew some swearing ( with a bad pronunciation ) in English, so make sure you know them too in our Puerto Rican Spanish, you’ll need to know them as well. Keep trying, don’t be shy, and continue living the dream in PR!!!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I know some really good swear words that I learned in my bilingual elementary school. HAHA! I still confuse jueves and viernes, but you never forget the really bad swear words.

[@heathermarkel]

Changing Spanish was the name of the game every time I changed region or country in South America. Totally relate!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Agreed! Mexico, central, and South American are widely different dialects, but the accents are at least close for a starting point.

[@TheWanderingWife]

If you go to Spain, you’ll find even more dialects, depending on what part you’re in.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Absolutely! The differences in dialects is fascinating. Even within the Caribbean, the Spanish accents and dialects are so very different!

[@joselassalle5906]

And in Spain you will find Catalan (Catalonian), Galego (Galician), and Euskera (Basque) which are not dialects of Castilian Spanish, but different languages.

[@tialmeyda1326]

Muchas Gracias!! you are truly amazing. Thank you for always sharing your experiences and how much growth we all can do in ourselves. 🦜🌴

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias! I appreciate the very kind words.

[@gustaf3]

As always, JenThereDoneThat, you know what topics aspiring/prospective residents need to know... better than anyone else on this media. BTW, I know your Spanish is more than good.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias.

[@MJ-xk8iu]

You can definitely practice your Spanish with when I come to PR in October

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Cool, I need all the practice that I can get!

[@MJ-xk8iu]

Yeah I was in your shoes once so I totally understand how difficult it can be. Very beneficial to learn.... Do you have an email where I can keep in touch with you!!??

[@MJ-xk8iu]

Do you have an email?

[@michellemoyer7921]

I moved here 2 months ago. I haven’t seen much lol but I’m so glad I came here to live. I hope I see you around Jen!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I am sure we will, after Lockdown is lifted.

[@The.Travelbunny]

If I were to learn a second language Spanish would definitely be it but looks like I'd have to learn a few variations!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Some base words are similar enough, but not enough for everyday use.

[@madelinevegas8123]

Jen Love Love all your videos my mom and dad are from Isabella PR I'm born and raised in NYC my parents spoke to me in spanish so I'm greatful to them I'm bilingual . I love your videos so much thank you.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

That is great that you are bilingual! Glad you like the videos.

[@barreracandres]

Eres muy simpática, y sincera Jenn, un abrazo

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Muchas Gracias!

[@ALMRomero]

One tip for English speaking tourists, when in need of directions go to the nearest Post office. All employees speak English and know about the area.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

That is a good tip!

[@jlboni69]

I myself was born in born in PA ,went to public school in NY 'til twelve when I returned to PR. Then joined the military, lived in US for six years then came back to live in PR (that's when I got married and she wanted to come back to the island). I kept current at both languages because while going to school in NY, it would be English at school and Spanish at home. When it comes to learning languages it helps to have an open mind and practice, practice, practice!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Practice is key!! You are so right.

[@familymoneybuilders9930]

I'm a puertorican living in the states for the last 30+ years. I can tell you first of all that Spanish syntax, structure and verb forms are a magnitude easier that English. That being said, the speed of spoken language and slang can make a huge difference. I had a little bit of trouble with the speed of northerners but at least they do speak clearly, LOL. I had a huge problem with the Texas accent and slang. Anyways, I commend you on your channel and definitely keep it up! You are coming across very genuine and interested:)

[@JenThereDoneThat]

The US accents and slang can be very challenging! Glad you like the channel.

[@reinaldogonzalez7182]

I love your vlogs and love the fact that your living in my little Island when I retire that's my next step move back to Puerto Rico from Florida. Keep up the vlogs luv ya Ray.....

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you! I hope retirement arrives fast for you!

[@solg1391]

Loved this video! Why did you decide to move to P.R.?

[@anjeanetteschannel]

I totally understand what you mean with the dialect! I worked in banking for several years, and transferred to different states. In California, it was Mexican Spanish, in New Mexico it was similar but the accent was different. Then I moved to Miami where they speak Cuban Spanish, and it was so embarrassing! Nobody understood me for the first few weeks! I actually had Cubans asking me to speak English instead!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

My "Mexican Spanish" accent is constantly being corrected here, and it isn't that good to begin with!

[@ccr4375]

Hi Jen, you probably know this, but..Spanish is spoken in 21 different countries. Each place is going to have its own slang and accent. However, just because it sounds different, it is not technically a “dialect” thats spoken in Puerto Rico because it is still based in Castilian Spanish, that’s said to sound like Southern Spain or even the Spanish from the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa - where the Spanish settled. So, it’s the accent and the slang that is very different in PR. When I lived in Spain, I learned there are actually 5 different languages spoken (Catalan, Basque, Galician, Valencian and Castilian-don’t quote me on these) and they are each actually a complete different language than Castilian Spanish (what all Latin American Spanish is based on). But, yes, very difficult to understand if you grew up in Arizona! I’m a ‘nuyorican’ (Puerto Rican born in NYC) and had to get used to the Mexican accents in AZ when I first moved here, LOL! and I’ve now recognized the different accents from certain Mexican regions that I just cannot understand. 😆 Go figure! Love your channel and watching your experiences! ❤️ Dreaming about going back to PR!! Yikes, sorry for long reply.

[@joselassalle4958]

A 'dialect' means a variation of a language, but it's still the same language. One example is 'rioplatense', spoken in Uruguay and parts of Argentina. The so called 'dialetti' (dialects) of Italy (napoletano, veneziano, calabrese, etc) are really different languages.

[@glorisol26]

Hola Jen, ¡Tienes que ir a bucear a Desecheo Island! Puedes ir con la tienda de buceo en Rincón, Taino Divers. No te vas a arrepentir. ¡Te va a encantar! Gloria

[@JenThereDoneThat]

¡Sí! Eres correcto, tengo que ir a la isla Desecheo. Amo a Rincón.

[@94CakeCup]

I came to Puerto Rico when I was two years old and I’m 26 now so like 24 years ago. I’m Floridian, i was born unable to say anything until the age of 5 but when I was 5 I was already here. From birth to the age of 2 prior to me moving to Puerto Rico I never ever heard English because my nanny was from Argentina

[@Michael-cf9lf]

An interesting thing in PR is that you may be eating at a restaurant for ex and as people walk by you they may comment.. Buen provecho.. You may not even realize that they are actually talking to you... It kinda translates to, or is like saying, to your health.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, I love that at every meal (strangers or not), people always wish me Buen provecho. It is one of my very favorite things in PR. I was actually a little sad eating alone recently in Miami, where I could hear people speaking Spanish but not one person said Buen provecho to me.

[@ysanchez7292]

Buen provecho means ,enjoy your meal, but then the question would be!? would you not enjoy your meal if no one well to enjoy your meal !?..it also means good eating..I'm still gonna enjoy my meal even if don't say ...!!

[@fania_mania]

Y Sanchez it’s just common courtesy

[@carlosroman1753]

Love your videos, keep up the good work

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yay!

[@deusdedidplumey9426]

Jen, Puerto Ricans also use many Taíno words and African words that remained in our vocabulary over the years. Dont be afraid of asking for a synonym when you are talking to someone. Like you know already, we are very welcoming and think that is awesome that you are trying and want to be part of our community. Here are some links to start learning some of those words.. speakingboricua.blogspot.com/2008/02/exploring-puerto-ricos-african-heritage_24.html?m=1 www.elboricua.com/vocabulary.html Have someone read them to you so you can recognize the pronunciation when someone is using these words. Glad you are part of our Puertorrican family!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

You are right! It is not purely Spanish, there are many other words that I need to learn. Thanks for the information.

[@787aida-rivers.a]

How’s your Spanish now Jen? You been here for long time now.

[@pablomonge9746]

Thank you to becoming part of P.R. you look so happy that gave me the desire to be living in there.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you, I am happy here!

[@frozenpunchstarxd5717]

A tip for learning the different Spanish, watch Puerto Rican Telemundo tv news and the Puerto Rican tv show "Raymond y sus Amigos". Make sure you get 2 hours a day of it, to learn faster. If you already know Mexican Spanish, then it should be easier.

[@j.c.2856]

Your Great Jen....

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!

[@touristwithtots837]

Same applies for those who speak English. Southern English is a bit different than New England English, right???!!!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Absolutely, very different accents & dialects of English found throughout the US. Learning a second (or third) language is hard!!

[@neogeoh1]

As you have said we speak very fast and use some linguistic shortcuts. It is like Jamaican English or Afroamerican slangs in English. We also tend to make up some words that usually comes from English like "palkial" (to park). Spanglish is another strong point for us. I noticed even other Spanish speaking countries have had a difficulty umderstanding us. They are getting used to us because of the music they hear at the "jangueo/janga" (to hang out). Finally, Spanish is hard to learn when you did not grew up with it since it have several linguistic rules. I am not the best at English so I apologize for mistakes in here.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

My Spanglish is pretty good now.

[@idaliagonzales6731]

Hi Jen thank you for replying to my comment earlier about your info been educational. I do have a question that you might be able to help with my plans are to move to P.r and open an Airbnb do you know what other part of the island besides San Juan that would be beneficial?

[@alexanderramos9492]

Awesome 👍🏼

[@ccr4375]

Someone Spain once told me they thought the Puerto Rican Spanish sounded like the Jamaican Accent but in Spanish. 😆 OH and as for the speed, my cousins in the Mountains by San German speak SUUUPERR slow, where my relatives near San Juan speak super fast, so there’s that.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Yes, there are many variations on speed, pronunciations, and phrases all throughout the island.

[@henryc2104]

Bienvenido a Puerto Rico !!!!!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Hola!

[@albertlergier663]

Got you, jeep speaks Spanish, good place among others to hablar en Español👍

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Exacto.

[@robbyb.8905]

What a lot of people don’t realize the Spanish is a lot like English they are different accents and dialects from place to place or country to country. For some reason people seem to think that Spanish is a one-size-fits-all language which couldn’t be further from the truth. Comparing Mexican Spanish to Puerto Rican Spanish would be like comparing New York City American accent to Australian English

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Precisely!

[@frankygarcia625]

Welcome to the island 🌴,,, enjoy ur stay,,, peace and love... 🌴🏡💯🙏✌️👍😷🇵🇷

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!

[@wednesdaysconsignment1354]

Would you tell a non Spanish speaker to learn some general Spanish before moving to PR or do submersion learning, like sink or swim kind of thing? We are going to winter in San Juan from Denver because my knees cannot take the cold and lack of oxygen in the winter. Thanks, I love your channel. Buen Dia!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Basic Spanish is definitely encouraged. I use the Duolingo app for learning and reference my Google Translate for advanced phrases. Mostly, attempt some Spanish (it will be appreciated) and practice, practice, practice to get better. Glad you like the channel!

[@wednesdaysconsignment1354]

JenThereDoneThat started my Spanish. Chose Castilian Spanish. Thanks for your insight!

[@er5650]

Look at that smile.. Oh Girl...

[@ysanchez7292]

I can't speak Spanish well anymore , got lost in the Spanglish world in Puerto Ricos transalation of Spanish ..Estoy jodio! cause the language got so messed up I can't speak well anymore..I'm oouuuttt!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

You are still ahead of me!

[@axelocinn2113]

Hi! Just a heads up: “My name is Jen” is translated to “Mi nombre es Jen” So when youre saying “Mi llamo es Jen”, youre actually saying “My called is Jen.”

[@JenThereDoneThat]

HAHA!! Perfect example of the differences, this is how I was taught. It also follows the same language format as French, when the correct phrase literally translates to "I call myself". I assure you, this is nothing compared to some of my other language mistakes.

[@axelocinn2113]

JenThereDoneThat ive been fluent in both spanish and english since i was 6 years old and i still make mistakes in both languages! I hope you continue to move foward and learn more. 💕

[@kravenLaw1]

@@JenThereDoneThat You can either say "Me llamo Jen" or "Mi nombre es Jen". You are correct by saying either.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

@@kravenLaw1 Ah, good to know!

[@LifeTransPlanet]

"Me llamo" is fine. Just don't add the "es"

[@Kirk-x8w]

I need to ask a question, as a Chicano here in the southwest US. Most of us here speak straight English some with a Chicano accent and some with a matter of fact for lack of a better term anglo-american accent. Now here in the Southwest in certain portions of the region many of us speak and informal terminology referred to as Spanglish. Let me ask, is that a familiar terminology or better yet are most Puerto Ricans on the island familiar with the mixture of Spanish and English either in combination of words or sentences better yet? One of the advantages that a lot of us Chicanos have even if we did not speak straight Spanish or like myself where I was fluent when I was younger but can no longer speak such. I still have a mediocre command of Spanglish but do have pretty close to a 100% command of Mexican /chicano accent which here in the states has paid off fairly well considering that I lost so much of my Spanish literacy. Sorry if I come across long-winded. But hopefully you or others can answer that question for me.

[@eebarreto]

The Spanish that is spoken in PR is from south of Spain "ANdalucia" and the Canaria Islands. I was born and raised in San JUaN, PR. I speak proper Spanish.. if I like but we can speak to anyone that speak Spanish with no problems. we slow down and get the right Pronunciation like in Spain. We speak fast and cutting words example /. proper ... PARA DONDE TU VAIS or PARA DONDE TU/USTED VAS or like we say in PR.. PA ONDE TU VA! o VEN PA' CA' = Ven para Aca for south America but, We use it. In Spain we say (Ven para Aqui or Venid Para Aqui) . Must people from the countryside they scrape the "R" and so on (JIBARO) ..also we take words from other spanish countries and use them in our vocabulary as well. did you know that BEBE is Baby in FRench? we had areas that spoke French. When I was In elementary school in the mid's 1970's French was mandatory as third language. we has Spanish, English and French in School. also speak Spanglish! lol best thing I recommend is learn all vocabulary words that you can. Get you a CARTILLA FONETICA is fun and it will help a lot more with some pronunciations and never be afraid to speak Spanish. You don't speak bad Spanish, it just need more practice. when you get corrected you will never forget!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Thank you for the encouraging words, I definitely need more practice. My French is much better than Spanish.

[@joselassalle4958]

In Puerto Rico, we don't pretend to speak like in Spain. To believe that the Spanish from Spain is the 'proper' Spanish is equivalent to linguistic colonialism. Every Latin American country has a 'proper' way of speaking Spanish.

[@winkhvac62]

awesome

[@gladysfurey2981]

Fluent Spanish is the Spanish you learned in school.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I learned French in school. My Spanish was learned living in Arizona and visiting Mexico.

[@nelidacruz9910]

I speak English and Spanish is it cheap to live in Rincon

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Rincon is one of the more expensive areas of the West side. You can check current rent prices at www.clasificadosonline.com/

[@jorgeserna951]

God bless ,

[@whoarie]

lovely

[@gustaf3]

Non-Spanish speakers in Puerto Rico are not treated like non-French speakers in Paris. Puerto Ricans are more empathetic. If they see you are least making an effort, they'll automatically want to help. They see a willingness to learn as an admirable quality. Alomst everyone in PR understands spoken English. They just prefer Spanish, because that's their culture.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Good point! Bad Spanish is appreciated. Always try!

[@Keilahug]

Interesting why do you moved?!

[@JenThereDoneThat]

It is very hard to sum up, but Puerto Rico has everything I want so we moved here. kzbin.info/aero/PLYZnk86LS4iCzLgneW0KBEGi7GA-Mbuok

[@bigman860]

😎👍

[@litolito1893]

👍🏻

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias!

[@er5650]

You pretty... That's all i could say... Be safe now...

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gracias

[@er5650]

@@JenThereDoneThat seriously.. Pretty face and you speak nice n kindness.. We will hang out one.. The Only Way To Have A Friend Is To Be One !!!!!

[@nelidacruz9910]

Please answer me

[@TheJosephayal]

It just take some time, maybe u need more local friends

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Certainly practice helps, the various dialects and slang are the hardest part for me.

[@TheJosephayal]

@@JenThereDoneThat Exacto, yo se que tu puedes

[@acealbarran8183]

If you visit in Puerto Rico no you speak English if you moving to Puerto Rico you can speak English or Spanish

[@ysanchez7292]

Isreal Alberran lololo ...it's true

[@Anabel30100]

I think if u would have moved to New York first, you would've been fluent in Puerto Rican Spanish lol

[@JenThereDoneThat]

HAHA, maybe!

[@marilynhale3436]

Spanish is spoken in PR. IT’S NOT A DIALECT! By your definition, English is NOT spoken in the USA but different dialects based on the region, ie Northerner, southerner, etc. EVERY HISPANIC country speaks Spanish, the difference is in the definition of certain words. That is due to the culture of each country. A great number of the words come from the native civilization that developed in each country. Puertoricans are MORE tolerant of the non-native speakers than the North Americans are of the Spanish speaking population in the USA.

[@kgk4L96]

If you know Spanish, don't ever use the word for bug that is used in the greater majority of Latin countries in Puerto Rico. Trust me.

[@ericroman2625]

Tieñes que ablar mas Español

[@JenThereDoneThat]

I speak more Spanish with friends at home.

[@SithLord2066]

Do Puerto Ricans call you Gringo?

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Gringo is masculine, Gringa is feminine. Very few people call me either in real life (a few online comments only).

[@daniellomar4663]

MIRA QUE TE PASA....LOL

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Espero que mi español esté mejorando.

[@daniellomar4663]

@@JenThereDoneThat esta muy bien y eres muy bonita tambien

[@daniellomar4663]

saludos desde kissimmee fl

[@evaarroyo100]

I speak neutral Spanish you definitely do not speak Spanish. Your accent is so thick that I don't think you will be understood in a Spanish speaking country.

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Communication is much easier for me in Mexico (speaking and understanding), and I definitely have a thick (funny) accent.

[@joselassalle4958]

Maybe you need to pay more attention to people to be able to understand instead of criticizing.

[@reinaldojoselugo2682]

Jen do you live among the GRINGOS like Rincón?

[@JenThereDoneThat]

No

[@IvantheV1]

You don’t speak the real Spanish from the real academy of the language. Probably you speak the Mexican Spanish which is the worst Spanish that you can speak

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Why so negative on Mexico Spanish?!?!?!?

[@joselassalle4958]

Neither you nor the Real Academia de la Lengua Española can tell anyone how to speak. By the way, you sound very prejudiced against Mexicans.

[@IvantheV1]

You don’t speak the standard Spanish

[@JenThereDoneThat]

Nope, I definitely speak "Spanglish".