My 30 Day Journey Of Learning Spanish Before COLOMBIA

[@AlinaMcleod]

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[@giovannydiaz3934]

Great, you're so welcome to Colombia you'll love the country

[@wallace1473]

Come and meet Brazil Alina and welcome

[@TheManuel012009]

Very similar to Portuguese so once you get the popular phrases you’ll have enough to get by.

[@jacquesahouansou]

My New Year resolution for 2022: Learn Spanish. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@nokiauser9561]

Hi!!!😁 I'm from Colombia and I would like to travel to Canada and The United States of America to improve my english language skills. The same that you did by using english.

[@edgartarazona7287]

🥳🥳🥳🥳 Aaaalina, bienvenida a Colombia !!! espero disfrutes mucho de nuestro país, los hermosos paisajes y la gente. saludos desde Bucaramanga

[@gediminasmurauskas7817]

Hi Alina! While French is one of Canada's two official languages, Spanish is unofficially the second language in the USA - and gaining in usage and popularity. As a resident of the USA, I need to work on my Spanish skills. My Lithuanian-Catholic upbringing in Montréal (French all around, Latin in high school) gives me some basic understanding and fluency with the Romance languages. I am most fluent in French, but reading text in Italian, Spanish or Portuguese - I can get the gist of things. But I want and need to become a more fluent speaker of Spanish!

[@boink800]

In terms of native speakers, the USA is the fifth largest Spanish speaking country in the world.

[@gaganpreetsingh5456]

You should learn how to speak punjabi language 👍

[@boink800]

@@gaganpreetsingh5456 In Canada, Punjabi is the most spoken South Asian language.

[@janellek21]

Yes, and given the Democrat party's encouragement of illegal immigration from Mexico and Central America Spanish is becoming more and more commonplace throughout the USA.

[@ИдругиеприключенияСонни]

The United States has no official language! We speak English but its not declared anywhere that its our official language

[@jorge.briceno]

😎 Saludos Alina desde Cúcuta, Colombia 🇨🇴 Me alegra mucho que quieras aprender Español, yo te empecé a seguir desde hace 2 años para mejorar mi Inglés. Greetings, welcome to Colombia.

[@viffer94]

Alina, you’re right in that English is less widely spoken and understood in South America than say in Europe. But with a very basic level of Spanish you can get around and have a great time traveling throughout Latin America. People are super friendly and will appreciate any attempt by you to communicate in their language. You’ll have no problems at all. Have a great trip!

[@MrSupernova111]

As a Spanish speaker here I might be a littler biased but I think Spanish is one of the easiest languages to learn for English speakers. I think the hardest part will be getting a handle on the pronouns but if you're not after C level fluency its no big deal. You're correct that people will be very appreciative of your efforts to speak Spanish and will be more willing to help you. Please be safe in your travels! Cheers!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@ColoradoHiker]

Yes. Trying to learn Spanish and Russian ...Spanish is much easier as mostly the same alphabet and many common words spelled the same. I would guess what I learn in Spanish takes 3x as long in Russian.

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

@Supernova. I agree. Because how the words are spelled are the same as pronounced. Good thing we were colonized by Spain & had compulsory units while in university then, the Spanish learned is still helpful. Unlike when I studied French, I must learn and cultivate in my speaking the rolled "R" and nasal tones. When I studied Mandarin, it's the same Pinyin spelling but denotes many different meanings just by pronunciation. And when I learned Nihongo, there are pronounced words that is very different in the spelling using the alphabet. But now I have not been using to converse with someone who speaks the same, I forgot some but can still manage simple ones to express myself. In Brazil most people know English in the city, unless going to rural areas.

[@heronimousbrapson863]

As an English speaker, I've personally found Spanish grammar to be more complex and harder to learn.

[@ilves5980]

The easiest would be Norwegian. It is the closest related language to English. Norwegian doesn't have as many loan words from French and German as Swedish and Danish. That said Norwegian has Aaaaa lot of dialects and there is no point in learning it as it is only spoken in Norway.

[@johngonzalez4298]

Good morning Alina, I hope you will learn a lot of Spanish. I'm hispanic and I live in Miami (born and raised) so Spanish is a must over here. My dad is from Colombia 🇨🇴 and my mom is from Honduras 🇭🇳

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! It is awesome how many people speak Spanish in the states.

[@MrSupernova111]

I lived in Texas all my life where half of the population is of Mexican/Hispanic descent. I wouldn't say that Spanish is a must here but rather helpful. Why would Spanish be a "must" in Miami?

[@johngonzalez4298]

@@AlinaMcleod Over here the students are taught to learn a second language and Spanish is one of them but other languages are also offered such as French, German, Italian, etc but I would say Spanish is the most common one to learn. Since Miami is the Capital of Latin America, we have a lot of Hispanics and lots of latin vibes here which is why I say it's a must. It's helpful but it's always recommended

[@johngonzalez4298]

@@MrSupernova111 Miami is known as the Capital of Latin America and we have a lot of latin vibes of people from all over, majority of them are hispanics which is why I say it's a must. It's helpful but recommended. Miami is predominantly with Spanish although lots of people speak English here. Miami is very latin

[@mauriciob5757]

Bienvenida a Colombia y a Hispanoamerica..además del segundo idioma más hablado del mundo. .nuestra historia y cultura hispana es también una de las más antiguas y ricas del mundo.

[@68Boca]

Whilst knowing you'll never see this, the best lesson I had 15 years ago learning Spanish, was that the sound of vowels never changes. Unlike English. It's short , sharp and constant. (unless you have an acute accent over the vowel, which only makes the same sound slightly longer). I don't know for others, but it certainly helped me.

[@paulkelsey91]

So cool see you speaking English! Greetings from Venezuela!

[@juanfelipevega7217]

Great having you in Colombia! now you have became our offcial ambassador!! always remember: the only risk is wanting to stay 😎😎

[@WITYTRAVELS]

In our experience we have seen the smile that people get when you speak to them in their native language, even if you just know a few words. Kudos to you for getting Rosetta Stone, so you can dive into Spanish!

[@marioernestomezasuarez8622]

Bienvenida a Bogotá, vivo aquí en Bogotá, que bueno tener la oportunidad de conocerte.

[@EkseVidela]

Muy bien, Alina. Bienvenida a este nuevo idioma: el español. Pásala muy bien en Colombia. Saludos! 🙂

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Learning languages is always a big plus in great communication skills

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

To add , it brings more intimacy to the person You are communicating to. , you are bonding Harriet and I are learning Portuguese . We Speak French, Spainish, and Harriet speak Russian. Take it slow and watch a lot of language tv, surround yourself with the language . Don’t be afraid to communicate Even if you fracture the language. Locals are forgiving . Making an effort goes a long way. You will be fine. All the best. 🙏🙏🙏 Harriet and Jim

[@allennorfad2649]

Hi Alina you are a global citizen as you speak multiple languages. Not only are you beautiful you are also courageous traveling alone in Colombia. Much respect and admiration here in the Philippines.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@kimberlylalley7255]

I discovered you yesterday when 2goroam replied to one of my comments and suggested I check out your channel. I love your content and signed up for a lifetime of learning with Rosetta Stone. I started my Spanish journey today! Can't wait to see where I'll be this time next year. Thanks!

[@davidellis5141]

Hi Alina 🌞 - I learned Spanish in High School & have found it very useful in communicating throughout my journeys in the 🇺🇸. It's definitely the second language of my country. 👋

[@analavig7395]

I am from Brazil and live in USA, I'm fluent in Spanish, i learned the language in 30 days by myself while also going to school to learn English at the same time. I used to live in California in a huge Spanic community, most Mexicans, and i was the only Brazilian in town in the area where I live, so to live in a city where the majority of the neighbors speak Spanish helped me a lot. The Mexicans holds a very special place in my heart. I no longer live in California, but travel there to visit friends once in awhile.❤

[@carlwelliott6972]

My first language was Latin in High School. Later I lived in Spain for 3 years where with the help of Spanish friends I learned Spanish and I followed this up with 3 years of Spanish at University, Later I was given an opportunity to live in Indonesia where I lived for 2 years and I learned to speak Indonesian. Now I am attempting to learn Russian.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's fantastic! Good for you

[@samuelguzmann]

That’s actually very impresive so happy you’re visiting my country hope you enjoy Colombia 🇨🇴🎉

[@angiegonzalez7473]

Bienvenida a Colombia. ❤️

[@andresmeloromero8254]

Hello Alina I'm new in this community , I will move to Canada in a few months, I'm learning and listening your native English .... Many thanks for your videos ....

[@ryan_here_we_go]

Congratulations on continuing your journey of learning Spanish! I've been trying to learn it for over a decade (a little at a time). Rosetta Stone seems like a great resource!

[@leo_cortesss]

Welcome to Colombia Alina, I hope you have a great time over here!!!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! 😃

[@bladimirmunoz]

Grande parcera, welcome to Colombia

[@miguelbarrero5572]

Google translation of Grande Parcera is Great Partnership jajajajaja, WRONG GOOGLE!

[@DavidL23.]

Hola Alina! Cómo estás! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a wonderful fantastic day! This is really a magnificent fantastic video! 😁👍❤️👏🇨🇴📹🥇💯✨🌟 I am really happy you are learning to speak Spanish Alina. Muy bien! 🙂👍💯👏🏆🌟 Spanish is a wonderful language to learn! I learned to speak Spanish from my mother when I was young. It was difficult for me to learn the language, but with alot of effort and practice I did learn very well. I am using Rosetta Stone to learn Russian and it’s really helping me so much to learn. It’s absolutely a fantastic app! Thank you so much Alina to share with us your wonderful amazing travel adventures around the world. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏📹✈️🌎🧳💯🥇💫🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful glorious blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. Enjoy your visit in Colombia! 😊🙏❤️👋🇨🇴👍✨🌟

[@TheHora18]

Hello Alina, how good that you were in Colombia, I hope your visit has been pleasant, I hope that the next time you come, you will arrive in Barranquilla, the city where I live, kisses and hugs for you.

[@shiva.chennai]

Gracias Alina all in all.

[@shiva.chennai]

Thank you Alina.

[@Reporterfy]

Bring it on

[@ernstvandijk6342]

Spanish is an excellent choice indeed, and not difficult to learn. Looking forward to your videos from Colombia!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Thank you for your incredible effort to remind us every day how precious and wonderful this life is.

[@adriansz343]

Hey right on! Glad to hear you're expanding your horizons! When I was learning Spanish in school, my teacher mentioned it's helpful to know some medical vocab and phrases. Such as my stomach hurts, where's the pharmacy, etc. Little things that can help you get around in emergency situations

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, that would definitely be very helpful

[@arturohurtado7]

you should try "the lost city" near to Santa Marta, there is a good indigenous perspective, not only spanish perspective of Colombia. it's like Machupicchu but little.

[@alonsochanakya538]

No need to use to in ( near) I live near the tower She lives close to the tower

[@nelsondariosequedagamboa1365]

Welcome to Colombia. I'm your follower, greetings here from the city of Bucaramanga

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks! 😃

[@giovannydiaz3934]

Alina you will love Colombia and sure you going to feel like your home, I hope you have a good experience and with your Spanish, one recommendation a beautiful town call Pamplona, Norte de Santander

[@germanflorez4885]

🇨🇴 🇨🇴... Hola Alina..., bienvenida a mi hermoso y especial país... COLOMBIA... Tierra de los sueños... Cualquier pregunta o duda, con mucho gusto te ayudaré. Disfruta mi país. Dios te bendiga. 👼🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🇨🇴 🇨🇴

[@miguelgonzales8879]

Adelante! espero que la pases muy bien, Colombia is beautiful. Enjoy the weather specially because you were looking for a change from winter. Prueba diferentes cafes y aguardiente, Salud!

[@nomadestinationscom]

I am so glad you started learning Spanish and looking forward to your Colombia adventure !

[@edgarpineros6910]

I know spanish is a big tricky for english speakers but it is a good way to learn to speak by trying...adelante...✌

[@clarettoledo3729]

Hi Alina, some tips about Portuguese. Despite being a cousin language to Spanish it's a different one, with a lot of different words. But you can survive in Brazil with some Spanish.

[@vinouthavong1388]

I can speak Spanish fluently. Took 2 years of it in high school and 3 years in college. I find it very helpful by listening to Spanish love music by Romeo Santos, Prince Royce, Shakira, & Jeans........ Right now I am currently studying/improving both Russian and Ukrainian language. Took me little over 10 hours to learn the 33 Russian and Ukrainian alphabet through an online tutor. I would also use YT to help and also websites (language change) to read Russian and Ukrainian. Best of luck to you Alina. Spanish is a beautiful language and yes easiest to learn for sure. I so look forward to more of your YT video and hopefully I can join your lived stream sometimes which I haven't been able to do in a while. Love interacting with you on your travels.

[@adameden2358]

Hi, Alina: I have tested the translator provided in new iPhones. It is very convenient for traveling abroad. You have a great joy and enjoyment.

[@carlsson2186]

Hello Alina, I’m Colombian, I’m happy to watch your videos and know that you liked Colombia ☺️ Yes, you were right, there aren’t many people who speak English. I’m an exception haha, I speak Portuguese and English, later wanna learn Russian and Norwegian. Kisses!

[@boink800]

Colombia is a great country to learn Spanish.

[@mirp5497]

My Christmas present 🎁 to myself was ordering the Rosetta Stone program Now time to learn Italian 🤌 Thanks for the offer 👍

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw that's wonderful! Hope you enjoy it! :)

[@Adrian75226]

Excelente video y saludos desde Ecuador! 🇪🇨✋😀

[@notsure1276]

Great way to learn. I took Spanish in college and am grateful. I worked in Costa Rica and was instrumental. Looking forward to your Colombia travels.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's awesome! I wish more schools offered language learning options.

[@robrobbins]

I have never traveled to a foreign country without spending at least a year learning the language. Even this is insufficient, but it keeps me from being intimidated. I even learned a little Spanish for my trip to Los Angeles. Now I am learning more Spanish for a trip to Argentina. The pandemic is keeping me from traveling, but now I have more time for these preparations.

[@alexjohnson8209]

Amazing alina love ur traveling please do stay safe ok

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

¡Hola! Como Estás. 2 years in High School and 1 year of Spanish in College...and native speakers at normal speed...whoa 😋. I've found communicating with people helped me learn faster. Same with my limited Russian skills. I recently had a huge surprise when a contractor I was working with rattled off some fluent Russian when I told him I was struggling, but not quitting learning. He has family in Russia and Ukraine...made my day 🤗. You do not come across many Russian speakers down here in Georgia. Spanish is quite useful, especially out West where I'm from....but now almost anywhere in Estados Unidos.

[@UkraineDude88]

I took Spanish for 5 years in high school but forgot a lot because I did not use it. I am sure I need a refresher. Me gusta + un conjugated verb

[@robbiewotherspoon6042]

Thankyou Gracias ! I have trouble with the English language ,but very interested in the Spanish connection ! Will be looking forward to following your video ! Travel ! Yes will make a purchase !

[@carlsontravelsandwildlife]

I am excited to see that you are in Colombia. I was in Cartagena in 2018 and enjoyed my time there. I will hopefully be flying to Medellin, in January, and going to the colorful town of Guatape and the El Penol rock nearby. Safe travels.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, definitely want to go there as well. Hope you have a great time!

[@martinb8337]

Big budget video, filmed on three continents 🙂 Very impressed that you managed to fit this into what was already such a busy month. Good luck with the Spanish, and enjoy Colombia!

[@haroonmarikar]

Hola Alina . Me gusta mucho que usted aprende idioma espanol . Yo aprendo idioma russo y espanol por 8 meses . Gracias para ti que You show spanish speaking countries . :)

[@johnsharplin]

I couldn't agree more about the importance of learning languages. I have been learning Russian for the past few years and wish every day that I had learned it (or any other language!) when I was younger. Great job on the Spanish so far!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Nice and excellent in this video, Alina!🎄🎄❤️❤️

[@annyvitoria3074]

Congratulation on the video and I wish a great day

[@Svetlana-says-it-as-it-is.]

Wow, that’s amazing. I have the lifetime Rosetta Stone that I bought with your codes about 2 years ago or something when you went to Greece. You asked me how my learning goes when I bought it so here it goes: I already knew a lot of the vocabulary but my favourite part is the pronouciation. Learning languages is generally hard, we have to create a routine and make a habit just like going to the gym and occasionally go back to the basics. I believe if you had stayed in Kyiv, you probably would know Ukrainian by now if that was something you would want.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw that's wonderful to hear :) You're totally right in that it has to become a priority and a habit you're willing to invest in.

[@ZiggyAir]

Being bi-lingual (Russian/English) provides you with a strong foundation to learn other languages. An individual who speaks multiple languages has in increase capacity to learn and in general to adapt to new challenges. Good luck in Colombia; it's a beautiful country.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very true, thank you!

[@glenn2878]

Hi Alina. This is Glenn from Florida. I saw your vlog tonight and watched it with much interest. I used Rosetta Stone prior to going to Spain a number of years ago. Unfortunately, I did not start early enough and struggled there. I did just get back several weeks ago from Guatemala. Interestingly enough, my high school Spanish seemed to serve me well and was mostly able to get by. I am impressed that you are learning a new language. My question to you is why not continue your Spanish language skills in Central or South America before going on to Brazil to tackle Portuguese? It was just a thought. Thank you for all that you do. I really appreciate it and enjoy all your vlogs. Glenn from Sarasota, Florida, United States 🇺🇸

[@CreedTravelsTheWorld]

I just walked where you are walking yesterday.

[@huboftruthbymichael1921]

Glad to see you learning Spanish also. I took that in High School, and still know some of the basic words and sentences to the point I can understand it. What is interesting is even talking to someone that knows Spanish when I lived in the U.S., they would spill it along with English, so now you are talking in 2 languages. That made it a lot of fun and easy to understand. And you're right, Loretta Stone course was a very good way to get introduced to the Russian language before going there. I find is still is referred to, but Alona is also a good teacher but secretive sometimes as if she doesn't want me to know what she is saying. As long as that does not come out in an argument, then I'm OK with it because she also knows English quite well and has a beautiful accent ))))). Can't wait to see your experiences in South America and I know that they will be the best because the shares will be the best as they all come from your eyes giving us a show. Stay safe, and thanks for sharing and always making sure we all know you are safe and smiling. Cheers!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

haha that's great. Glad you're putting in the effort to learn Russian!

[@daniellopez-nj1bf]

Hey Alina McLeod I'm glad to hear you speaking Spanish my original language language I'm from Nicaragua nice temperature , and you look beauty with your green t-shirt

[@Anaya301]

Hi Alina, I know three languages but two languages I do speak daily, there is no one to speak English to which is my third language. The best way in my view to learn any language is to be in that environment or if you are not then listening is the most effective way to start by.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very true

[@wamzemmaz7616]

hi Alina this is emma from uganda i love your program thank you

[@Manwalkerinpark]

A key difference between children and adults learning a language is the amount of leeway given to children vs adults. Children can mispronounce, mis-conjugate, and generally say silly things without scorn. That allows a base to be formed which is then refined into a more developed language. Just an observation.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That is definitely true. We need to have less embarrassment when making misakes.

[@heronimousbrapson863]

I think it also has something to do with the idea that childrens' brains are more capable of absorbing language due to the way the brain develops.

[@juancarlosa2020]

Alina cordial saludo, me alegra tú estadía en América del Sur, siempre veo tus vídeos como una oportunidad de aprender inglés 😀, saludos desde Perú.

[@fernandoluis4574]

Bienvenida a un nuevo idioma Alina!!.....saludos desde Patagonia CHILE

[@hernanruiz6683]

Hi Alina, Not because I'm colombian I'm saying this but a lot of Americans say that the best country for you to learn Spanish is Colombia, the reason why is cause we speak clearly, even my American teacher said that to me years ago, good luck, greetings from USA 🇺🇲🙏🇨🇴

[@rediscoveryourself4967]

Naranja in Spanish and narancs in Hungarian means same as orange and written also almost the the way. We as nations still have more in common.

[@gurpreetsingh-zg3km]

Where are you from ?

[@rediscoveryourself4967]

@@gurpreetsingh-zg3km North Korea

[@gurpreetsingh-zg3km]

@@rediscoveryourself4967 what your name ?

[@rediscoveryourself4967]

@@gurpreetsingh-zg3km Fatima Giun Lee

[@Amelia-vk4jt]

I also learned how to speak the language of the country I grew up in at 5-6 and I remember that I hardly talked for 6 months untill I got it and then I started speaking

[@haiimdeilana7247]

Hello Alina, good morning, if you go to Brazil it is a wonderful country, the people are very kind, I worked in Brazil, and I fell in love with that country ,, I recommend it ,,, I plan to return to Brazil it makes us feel at home, ,, The pronunciation of Spanish differs a bit, since most of the pronunciation is nasogutural ,,,, but Brazil has thousands of people who also speak English ,,, a hug from Bogota ... to my Ukrainian presiosa.

[@haiimdeilana7247]

Do not worry Latinos when we see a very pretty woman we pay her compliments that is out of culture and respect, it is not strange that Brazilians also tell her that you are very beautiful, because it is true ,,,

[@cdniracer]

Learning french

[@williamdelgado9956]

Suena muy bien tu español,, 💋💋💐❤️

[@Alancarvajalparedes]

Alina, me alegra mucho que hallas estado en mi ciudad bogota, espero hallas disfrutado de tu estadía y puedas recorrer otras maravillosas ciudades como cali, cartagena o santa Marta, I hope see you back in my wonderfull country, god bless you...

[@AlinaMcleod]

Muchas gracias!

[@briannabee812]

For the lifestyle you have chosen Alina, I say yes to learning as much as possible and am happy to see you take this on. I am glad you arrived safely to Colombia. 💚🤍

[@ChicoLatino098]

Здравствуйте! Я тоже полиглот здесь. Я говорю по Русский, Английский, Испанский, Италианский, Грецкий, Японский, Хинди, Немецкий и Марати. Я Теперь тоже изучаю и работаю на много языков как Чехский, Китайский, Корейский, Руменский, Болгарский, Сербиский финский и.тд... Я люблю языков много. Я тоже путешествую всему миру. Латинская Америка самый чувственный место в мире.

[@leonorlopez7932]

Interesting video Alina. I love your channel. Keep practicing your Spanish language. Good luck! 🙏👏🤍🤍Greetings and love from my city of Houston 🙋‍♀️🇨🇱

[@mikhailsaa7506]

Actually Alina as a Latino Canadian who has worked quite extensively in Eastern Europe (I even have a Slavic first name😊) I can tell you that it will be easier for you phonetically if you already speak Russian to pronounce Spanish as opposed to the standard gringo:) I hope you enjoy your trip and if you end up in Brazil/Ecuador or Chile I am happy to give you tips:)

[@AlinaMcleod]

haha thank you

[@catherinekostov1952]

Excited to see your South American adventure! I'm learning Russian on and off. It's my favourite language and country. Also on and off Bulgarian as I will probably retire there.

[@MarkGalbraithVideos]

That's great. Thanks for the information. I had always imagined a language course would be much more expensive than that.

[@leonardoluga5434]

Welcome to Columbia Alina McLeod

[@travelschannelofmoumita4554]

Hello Alina di. How r u I guess that's why you're going to go around so much during this Covid so there's no problem? Rotate carefully all the time. God bless you. You are fine.

[@TheDoe53]

I used Alina's link and am brushing up on my french as I have not used it in a while, then I will learn spanish and other languages. I learned German in high school and will brush up on that language as well. It is a great savings and if you want to learn new languages, a one time charge of $179 is a great deal! Good luck on your journey in Columbia this winter (so jealous as I am in cold New England)! Look forward to videos as hoping it is safe for you to shoot some good content. I know you have some concerns. If you can't walk around too much and do videos, you could always do a sit and chat in your room or a safe area to talk about your adventures. Stay well, Safe and have fun! adiós

[@glennkolleeny6705]

Hi Alina! I have been to 103 countries (or 104 if you count Kosovo). I currently live in Russia. I fully agree with you on the importance and fun of learning languages. I speak Russian, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Ukrainian and Hebrew (in descending order of fluency). Never been to Columbia though. In fact I have only been to Peru and Argentina in South America. I am also thinking of going to Brazil this April. Good luck with Spanish and your trip to South America.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That is truly amazing. Hope you check out Brazil!

[@adrianbeanco]

Hi from Armenia Quindio Colombia.

[@dsc1970]

This was an interesting video for me.. 51 yo guy in Western Canada. Had a bit of the travel bug 15 yrs ago. Started learning Spanish at age 38. I have a good base, but not fluent. Now I'm learning Russian. It's neat to compare the 2 languages. I think many native English speakers would be surprised at how many English words are in Russian -- once one learns Cyrilic. Cheers.

[@guilhermejunior2689]

I love ❤ vídeo. Thank you very much for the tips

[@sochenmuchahary1964]

Alina McLeod Good messages and Story Thanks

[@zaabaa8563]

Excellent 👍,I like yours voice.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

I do not know Spanish, but I think you'll learn it very soon and well. Grest video Alina as usual

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@eddiejuarez4201]

You can also get in touch with afroguajira, she speaks English and is very funny. She is in Bogota.

[@lisaannpennington3958]

I would like to learn Greek ... my Mom's side of the family is mostly Greek (sadly, Mom is gone, but I have relatives and friends who help me). But if I know I'm headed for Greece, I'm definitely getting Rosetta Stone.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's awesome! I actually did Greek on RS when I went last year and it definitely helped me learn some basics. Greek pronunciation is challenging though!

[@cris-cn3ve]

Great that You are learning spanish alina

[@janellek21]

Bien hecho Alina! Has aprendido mucho en solamente 30 dias! Mucha gente en Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin y otras ciudades en Colombia hablan ingles, pero en los pueblos pequenos y zonas rurales no hay mucho ingles hablado.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! To be honest though here in Bogota, most people I've encountered don't really speak much English (even in tourist areas), has been very surprising.

[@janellek21]

@@AlinaMcleod I only spent half a day in Bogota, but I did spend several days in Medellin and Cartagena and English is quite widely spoken, especially among young adults and teens. Medellin also has a large English expat community.

[@iwasthere01]

@@AlinaMcleod Yes, that's common in all Latin America, maybe just 5% of population speak English in the capitals ili v bolshiye goroda)) But you will manage lot of situations with basic Spanish and I am sure you realized we can understand you even if you make grammar or tense mistakes. I'm learning Russian by my own at the moment so you have an easier target than me! haha I laughed when you said you have problems with the sentences form, c'mon!! I have no problems, I HAVE FRUSTRATIONS with the NO order in the Russian sentences!! Sometimes I know the meaning of every 5 word in a sentence but I have to think like Yoda to find the full meaning haha...In Spanish is easy: Subjet, Verb + Rest. Naprimier: "Alina habla muchos idiomas" Ligko!!))) Facil!!))) Maybe prepositions and articles are harder for russian and english speakers...Well, curious to see your videos in Colombia while I am in Venezuela as I have to take care of my mom right now and can't travel till next year. Beregite sebya!!

[@cris-cn3ve]

@@janellek21 do You speak spanish?

[@janellek21]

​@@cris-cn3ve England. I lived in the USA between the ages of 11-25 and learned Spanish in school and at university. I'm not fluent but I can converse well.

[@ColoradoHiker]

I'm going to Medellin sometime around the 1st of the year. Might buy a place there as a 2nd residence (Americano). The double L "ll" that is pronounced with a "y" in most all Spanish is pronounced like a "j" there. All you need to know is "Donde esta el bano" .....where is the bathroom :-) Maybe you can teach me Spanish as mine is lacking.

[@proevosham4923]

Languages are always good and lead to fun experiences. Learning thankyou in Ukrainian got me a LOT of smiles in Lviv from the toughest looking security guards! I lived in Sweden for a few years and Finland for a few months, so I was fluent in Swedish but it's kind of gone now with lack of practice. My Finnish is minimal but was useful, my rule when I'm in a country for a while is learn to count, thankyou, please, good (as in - the food tastes good!) and as many food words as I can remember. Memorable random Finnish phrase - minulla on kaunis moottorisaha - "I've got a beautiful chainsaw".

[@Kievan007]

Hi Alina, wishing you a great stay in Colombia. if you need anything there do let me know, As far as Bogota is concerned do consider that Chapinero is not the best place in that city....