Spanish for Gringos
A daily Spanish course for English speakers headed to Latin America — travel phrases, pronunciation, and cultural notes, one lesson at a time.
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Spanish For Gringos Lesson 2 Courtesy Essentials 2026 10 03
Lesson 2: Courtesy essentials por favor (please) — por fah-VOR gracias (thank you) — GRAH-syahs de nada (you're welcome) — deh NAH-dah perdón (sorry/excuse me, informal) — pair-DOHN disculpe (excuse me, formal/polite) — dees-KOOL-peh con permiso (excuse me, coming through) — kohn pair-MEE-soh Demo dialogue: ordering coffee at a beach café in Costa Rica Cultural note: greet before asking; formality with strangers and elders Recap drill: por favor, gracias, disculpe
Spanish For Gringos Lesson 1 Greetings Introductions 2026 10 03
Lesson 1: Greetings & introductions hola (hello), buenos días/tardes/noches (good morning/afternoon/evening) me llamo… (my name is…), ¿cómo estás? (how are you?), mucho gusto (nice to meet you), adiós Pronunciation tips: open vowels, plural greetings (buenos días) Demo dialogue: hostel introduction in Mexico City Cultural note: cheek-kiss greeting in Latin America Recap drill: hola, buenos días, mucho gusto