AboutRon Russell Expertise I lived full time in the Chapala-Ajijic area for 7 years, and now Manzanillo area 4 years. During that time I provided information (health care, working papers, immigration, driving, cost of living, insurance, culture, divorce in Mexico, trusts vs direct deed,etc) to help people make the decision about whether the area was right for them, either full or part-time.
Now living north of Manzanillo on the Pacific Coast. I live legally in Mexico.
Experience Founding partner of a facilitation company for people thinking about relocating to the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. I am no longer involved in this company's activities.
Have driven extensively in the area, to the coast (Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Colima),to Patzcuaro, etc. Bused to Mexico City, flew to Chiapas. Also driven in Honduras, from Ontario Canada through border crossings at Laredo and Reynosa Texas to Lakeside. Can provide instructions and border crossing info. Publications: DISCOVER MEXICO, HEAD FOR MEXICO-THE RENEGADE GUIDE BY DON ADAMS. Video and MM production specialist. I do NOT sell real estate!
Question We are going on a vacation in october to mexico and I am looking into some audio cds to learn spanish. I guess what my question is since you are a local, I have heard most of these programs dont really teach you the correct spanish for mexico, for instance someone told me, to say I speak spanish you would not say hablo Castellano which is what most of these "Learn Spanish" cds teach you. It this true and if so do you have any suggestions?
Answer Hola Tyra, you're right, many of these CDs don't teach Mexican Spanish.
My wife has gone through many of the available programs and tells me her favourite is the Living Language Series from Random House...Spanish for Beginners or those who want a thorough Review. About $25. It does refer to the differences between Castillian and Mexican Spanish.
