All posts tagged: Learning Spanish

There is a growing number of snowbirds and full time residents in Banderas Bay who enjoy coming to Mexico and learning more than “Hola” and “una cerveza/margarita, por favor!” for their Spanish vocabulary. Indeed, learning at least some basic Spanish can make all the difference when choosing to make Puerto Vallarta your home away from home whether for a few weeks of the year or longer. Tips for learning Spanish in Puerto Vallarta There are a few ways to learn Spanish, depending on the level you wish to acquire. Join In The easiest way to learn some Spanish is to immerse yourself in the local culture in Puerto Vallarta not just within the comfort zone of your expat pals where English will dominate your conversations. Volunteer with local charities that visit the elderly, help out at the Los Mangos library, attend art openings and other cultural events, take a community yoga or zumba class (rather than the bilingual classes at your gym) and force yourself to communicate as much as possible in Spanish. Getting a …