Lesson One, Courtesy Phrases (April, Sarah-Charlotte, Vannary)

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​·      There are a few rules about speaking Spanish properly that one should learn when trying to speak Spanish. Basically they are as follows:

o   When speaking to an elder or someone of importance, you would have to use the formal way of speaking, using Usted (abbreviated Ud.)

§  (example) To ask an elder where he/she is from, say “¿ De donde es?”/”¿ De donde es Usted?

o   When speaking to someone you are close to, or someone younger than you, you would generally use the informal way of speaking, using tu.

§  (example) to ask your friend of little brother where they are from, you would ask, “¿De donde eres?”/ ”¿De donde eres tu?  

                

·      Polite Phrases to use

§     (muchas)(mil) Gracias

§     Thanks (a lot) (a million)

§     De nada./ Por nada./ No hay de que.

§     Your Welcome

§     ¿Como?








§     What did you say?







   These phrases are used in every day life in all languages.



·      Using “Excuse me.”



     o   In the Spanish language, there are three different phreases to replace “excuse me” in English. The three phases are: 




     “Perdon.”-when you bump into someone.  


     “Disculpe.”- when you want to get someone’s attention.



          “Con Permisso.” –when you need someone to move out of your way.

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