After winding down from the local Independencia de México hullabaloo, it’s a perfect time for expat residents to dedicate some time and effort to brushing up on Spanish-language skills. Whether you are at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level, learning to communicate better in the native tongue is a sign of respect and appreciation for the people who have so generously opened their arms and hearts to a vast number of strangers from abroad.

Shopkeepers and service providers in the lakeshore region have noticed with dismay that many newcomers seem to make no effort whatsoever to practice Spanish lingo. Just because there is a common belief that foreigners can easily get by speaking only in English doesn’t mean they should. Frankly, that attitude is inconsiderate and inexcusable.

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