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Lollard Active member

Member since 23 October 2012

LollardActive member31 October 2013 01:41:56

I'm in the process of trying to learn Spanish, and I want to learn what's spoken in Panama. Do locals use the word "vosotros"? I know some of those words depend on which country you're in, and I've heard different stories about what's used in Central America. Thanks.

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat08 November 2013 17:30:41

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No, I have not heard vosotros. I think that's only in Spain?
If you are serious and don't mind spending some money, Habla Ya is excellent and offers lessons by internet. I appreciated having a local teacher for the accent, dialect, and info about local life and customs. http://www.hablayapanama.com/ Good for you learning Spanish though! It makes life easier and much more fun here, even if you only know a little.

Lollard Active member

Member since 23 October 2012

LollardActive member08 November 2013 22:35:05

I've been using DuoLingo.com, which is excellent (and free). But even with that, I don't hear nuances that pertain to certain countries. Thanks.

tombseekers Active member

Member since 22 June 2013

tombseekersActive member11 November 2013 13:14:04

Vosotros is not used in Central America. Try to get lessons for this area to make your life easier. I used Pimsuler (sp) for Central America

hookahdive Member

Member since 21 September 2013

hookahdiveMember12 November 2013 02:30:16

vosotros is used in spain and some central american countries but not panama. what area of panama are you living?

Toddlewis Active member

Member since 27 February 2011

ToddlewisActive member25 November 2013 15:14:49

YOu need to learn Latin American Spanish. This varies throughout Central America a little, but you can be understood well in Panama. I am currently taking conversational Spanish classes in the town of Pedasi and this is a great way to practice and learn more.
Before coming to Panama, I did the first level of Rosetta Stone, and took a short Introductory course where I lived in Canada.

Best advice? Practice and use what you know!

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