Should you try to speak Spanish in Spain?


Should you try to speak Spanish in Spain? Spaniards will naturally appreciate your effort in learning their language and this will, in turn, change their attitude towards you. They'll be flattered you're trying to learn their language and will feel more comfortable striking a conversation with you.


What is the Spanish lisp rule?

Ceceo is that sound English speakers identify as the Spanish lisp. Ceceo takes place when the letters s, c (before e and i) and z are pronounced using the inter-dental fricative which can be identified as the “th” English sound (as in “thing”). It finds its purpose in words such as casa (house) and caza (hunt).