by Dan Cohen
Costa Ricans speak Spanish. I don’t speak Spanish. Not even a little. Not a bit of español either. (Note: In Spanish, the names of languages are not not capitalized.)
I’d like to learn español. At least 'travel español.' Order a meal, shop in a store, rent a car, get a room for the night. I got a little booklet. I downloaded Duolingo (much better than Babbel, which forces you to buy a 3 month subscription up front). I was ready to jump in. After all, I was a writer, right? I’m into words. I speak a little French. How long can it take? How hard can it be?
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