So, you are traveling to or relocating to Panama. This is a big step for either because of distance, the differences and of course the adventure! In either case, you want to make the most of your trip, enjoy every second and of course go home with stories that you can remember and share for a long time.
Our first suggestion - Learn a bit of Spanish.
Yes, English and Spanish are duel national languages down here and most people in the bigger cities will be bilingual, but if you get off the beaten track where the heart of Panama lies, having some useful Spanish in your pocket isn't too bad and is a great idea. People become more hospitable, respect is garnered quicker and of course, you can find the secrets to traveling as an intellectual adventurer. One can either start at home with some textbooks, audio CDs, interactive DVDs or go to a friend that may know spanish. Whether its Rosetta Stone or a neighbor down the street, learning some introductory statements, questions or a simple hello is great to know in the long run of your trip.
If you want to add this to your traveling itenerary, Panama offers many Spanish language schools - some even paired up with exciting adventures like scuba diving, white water rafting, and nature walks.
If you want any suggestions, please don't hesitate to ask. We actually know lots of people that have Spanish schools and we can recommend certain places/schools for a certain type of student.
Our first suggestion - Learn a bit of Spanish.
Yes, English and Spanish are duel national languages down here and most people in the bigger cities will be bilingual, but if you get off the beaten track where the heart of Panama lies, having some useful Spanish in your pocket isn't too bad and is a great idea. People become more hospitable, respect is garnered quicker and of course, you can find the secrets to traveling as an intellectual adventurer. One can either start at home with some textbooks, audio CDs, interactive DVDs or go to a friend that may know spanish. Whether its Rosetta Stone or a neighbor down the street, learning some introductory statements, questions or a simple hello is great to know in the long run of your trip.
If you want to add this to your traveling itenerary, Panama offers many Spanish language schools - some even paired up with exciting adventures like scuba diving, white water rafting, and nature walks.
If you want any suggestions, please don't hesitate to ask. We actually know lots of people that have Spanish schools and we can recommend certain places/schools for a certain type of student.
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