{"product_id":"tico-slang-learning-costa-rican-spanish-one-word-at-a-time-paperback","title":"Tico Slang: Learning Costa Rican Spanish One Word at a Time - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTimothy Banse\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn Costa Rican Spanish One Word At A Time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter whether traveling to Costa Rica as a tourist, a student, or with the intention of moving to the country as an expatriate, this guide will serve you well. You probably already know the Spanish spoken by Ticos (Costa Ricans) is a distinct and unique idiom, rich with words and phrases they don't teach in high school Spanish class.\u003c\/p\u003eIntended for English speakers, this book shares common slang words and phrases (Tiquismos) that will help you communicate in everyday situations like ordering dinner in a restaurant, shopping at the Mercado for fresh produce, flirting, getting street directions, or hiring a taxi.\u003cp\u003eThat said, be advised this little book is neither a complete course in learning the Spanish Language. Neither is it a textbook. Instead, this basic introduction to Costa Rican Spanish is a good pocket beginners guide you can handily carry on your travels either in your back pocket or tucked away in a backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore you go, consider taking the time to learn a few Tiquismos so you can speak street Spanish like a local. This guide contains a wealth of words and expressions that you can look up when you hear, or read them, in order to know what is going on around you. Even better, spend a night curled up with the book gaining familiarity with the wisdom it contains. That way, when you hear a vaguely familiar word on the street, you will know which page to consult to refresh your memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnowing at least some Costa Rican street Spanish will pay big dividends. Instead of being seen as some soul-less gringo tourist, the locals will hold you in higher esteem. As a result, you may make new friends, and as a bonus perhaps get a better hotel room or lower prices while shopping. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore you go, click on the BUY BUTTON and arrive in Costa Rica ready to speak like a local.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 20, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584832926003,"sku":"9780934523547","price":17.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/dGRITU5vVkpZc3YrdDZCYlZEY2RTQT09.webp?v=1761595104","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/tico-slang-learning-costa-rican-spanish-one-word-at-a-time-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}