Asking a question is a relatively easy process as you simply change the tone at the end of the sentence without actually changing the words. Alternatively you can add “verdad”, meaning “true”, to the end of the sentence. Or, you can also use “no?” in place of “verdad” to arrive at the same result.
Writing a question is equally as easy, you just put an upside-down question mark before the question begins, and one the right way up at the end of the question.
Although foreign languages can sometimes be difficult to master, Spanish is not one of them. Compared even to English, Spanish is much simpler, having just five vowel sounds when English has thirteen!
In addition, approximately half the Spanish vocabulary equates to the same words in English, for example “hora” is actually a literal translation for “hour”, but is used as the word for “time” in English.
Other possible means of practising your Spanish with people actually living in Spain, prior to your move, is to go online to a chat room or forum, most of which run in English and Spanish simultaneously. Some websites also offer a penpal service, which is usually free of charge.
Naturally, the key to learning a language is practise, so whether you are walking down the street, shopping for groceries, catching the bus, going to bank, or buying a coffee, make sure you try to do so, in Spanish. The people of Spain will respect you a lot more for it!
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