If i pursue to work in spain, do i need to enroll spanish language to understand me in spain?
If im working to spain. do i need to learn spanish language, I know that english is universal language to make understand your communication. So people from spain dont know how to speak in english?
Languages - 8 Answers
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Unless you are working for an international company where English is preferred language choice, then yes, you should learn some Spanish. Even if you spoke English at work, you'd want to have a life outside work, shich would be difficult without some knowledge of the language.
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If i was from spain and went to england would i need to know english? :P
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yes you need a Spanish and French languages.
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of course, but i'd brush up on your english first...
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Unless you want to feel completely marginalized by your inability to read everyday signs, read a menu and order in a restaurant, Go shopping, ride public transit, do banking, post office,ask for directions,carry on a conversation, understand what your co-workers are telling you, or the conversation that is going on around you, then I think your best bet is to take a course in Spanish. Why would you do this to yourself? Being away from home is challenging enough without being able to communicate with those around you. I have lived in Switzerland and had to speak French every day to accomplish these simple tasks. If I had not had some ability, I would have stayed home and done nothing every day....Can't even watch TV! Take the course... Think of it as an opportunity!
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It depends on where you work. If you work in a multi national corporation, I'm sure most of your co workers will speak English. If you work in a local bakery, maybe not. But wherever you go in the world, it helps to learn the another language. I've been learning Spanish for a few months now, and I've already found that my Peruvian friends are warming to me. It's not so difficult either. I've been learning basic survival language at http://www.survivalphrases.com/spanish, and they've been really useful.
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Alot of people will understand you but do you want to understand them? You don't want only for people to understand you, and live deaf for the rest of your time there. You won't be able understand your Spanish collegues when they talk amongst themselves, you won't be able to understand the music etc. etc. Besides, Spanish is an easy language to learn.
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Many people in Spain have a basic knowledge of English, but not many people speak t English fluently. If you want to work (and live) in Spain you NEED to speak Spanish. However people will lend you a hand when you are learning the language and you're not fluent enough in Spanish.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Will a Verizon prepaid phone work in Spain
Will a Verizon prepaid phone work in Spain?
I'm going to Spain in a couple months and I just wanted to know if I needed to get a different kind of phone or if my Verizon prepaid will work fine.
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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Verizon phones are CDMA and will not work in Spain. Your best bet is to purchase a cheap unlocked quadband GSM phone before you go. When you get to Spain, purchase a local sim card which will give you cheap in country calls and inexpensive calls back to the States. All incoming calls are free Have fun
I'm going to Spain in a couple months and I just wanted to know if I needed to get a different kind of phone or if my Verizon prepaid will work fine.
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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Verizon phones are CDMA and will not work in Spain. Your best bet is to purchase a cheap unlocked quadband GSM phone before you go. When you get to Spain, purchase a local sim card which will give you cheap in country calls and inexpensive calls back to the States. All incoming calls are free Have fun
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
I have a debit card, will it work in spain
I have a debit card, will it work in spain?
I have a Debit card, it has the visa symbol in the bottem right corner, i live in wiconsin, will it work in spain? on the back in the bottem right and left it says pulse and plus.
Other - Spain - 6 Answers
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If the ATM in spain is on one of the card's networks, yes. You will be subject to bank fees and your bank's exchange rate. I was able to use my atm card in Italy just fine. And the exchange rate was actually pretty good, but then, I have a credit union. Fees are more reasonable.
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Absolutely! Spain, like all countries is Europe are ver advanced in commerce and trade, including ATM's. There is usually a fee of about the equivalent of $1.00-$1.50 for withdrawals. So my advise is to take out enough money that the charge is just a miner percentage of the total. You wouldn't want to pay $1.50 to withdraw $20, but you might want to pay $1.50 to withdraw $200. Going into a bank and using the ATM card to withdraw money is also a great way to meet real people. If they don't handle the cash right there, they will most likely walk you over to the ATM to help you through the process. You can punch a button so that all of the transaction is done in your primary language. One important hint: when the transaction is nearly over the screen will tell you to "remove your card" prior to dispensing the cash. I didn't have my glasses on that day and thought it was telling me to "withdraw my cash" instead of card. The ATM swollowed my ATM card and I spent three days getting my card back. Had a date with the lady at the bank who helped me get my card back, as they would only mail the card to an address, and then you had to go there to get it. You also get the very best exchange rate anywhere when you use the ATM machines or the actual people in the bank. Stick a couple of $100 bills in a hiding spot, just in case you lose your wallet or ATM card. It's no vacation to be in Europe with no access to your money.
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i hate it when people write really long answers to a simple question!!! yes you can use your visa debit card in spain, But remember in spain if your paying by csrd,(debit or credit card) you must produce ID to confirm its your card. so you have to show the your passport or drivers license. :-) hope this helps
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Not only does it work, it's the best way of obtaining funds.There are plenty of ATM machines throughout Spain, I suggest that you use the ones that are a part of the Spanish banks. I'm an American guy that has used my Visa debit card many times in Spain, it's well worth the nominal fee you'll be charged.
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yes you can use your visa debit card in Spain - there is a option to change the language to English
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Yes it will. I used my Australian debit card with a Visa symbol & plus symbol without any hassles. When I was there in 2001 (Christmas & NY - they were just introducing the Euro) and there was a limit of 500 Euros withdrawal per card, per day which made it a bit expensive in bank fee's. One word of warning though.. friends just returned from Barcelona & had issues with unauthorised transactions & thier card was placed on a watchlist by the bank until the bank could verify the transactions were legitimate. Also for extra safety look at having a second emergency card just incase you have problems. Good luck & happy safe travels :-))))
I have a Debit card, it has the visa symbol in the bottem right corner, i live in wiconsin, will it work in spain? on the back in the bottem right and left it says pulse and plus.
Other - Spain - 6 Answers
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1 :
If the ATM in spain is on one of the card's networks, yes. You will be subject to bank fees and your bank's exchange rate. I was able to use my atm card in Italy just fine. And the exchange rate was actually pretty good, but then, I have a credit union. Fees are more reasonable.
2 :
Absolutely! Spain, like all countries is Europe are ver advanced in commerce and trade, including ATM's. There is usually a fee of about the equivalent of $1.00-$1.50 for withdrawals. So my advise is to take out enough money that the charge is just a miner percentage of the total. You wouldn't want to pay $1.50 to withdraw $20, but you might want to pay $1.50 to withdraw $200. Going into a bank and using the ATM card to withdraw money is also a great way to meet real people. If they don't handle the cash right there, they will most likely walk you over to the ATM to help you through the process. You can punch a button so that all of the transaction is done in your primary language. One important hint: when the transaction is nearly over the screen will tell you to "remove your card" prior to dispensing the cash. I didn't have my glasses on that day and thought it was telling me to "withdraw my cash" instead of card. The ATM swollowed my ATM card and I spent three days getting my card back. Had a date with the lady at the bank who helped me get my card back, as they would only mail the card to an address, and then you had to go there to get it. You also get the very best exchange rate anywhere when you use the ATM machines or the actual people in the bank. Stick a couple of $100 bills in a hiding spot, just in case you lose your wallet or ATM card. It's no vacation to be in Europe with no access to your money.
3 :
i hate it when people write really long answers to a simple question!!! yes you can use your visa debit card in spain, But remember in spain if your paying by csrd,(debit or credit card) you must produce ID to confirm its your card. so you have to show the your passport or drivers license. :-) hope this helps
4 :
Not only does it work, it's the best way of obtaining funds.There are plenty of ATM machines throughout Spain, I suggest that you use the ones that are a part of the Spanish banks. I'm an American guy that has used my Visa debit card many times in Spain, it's well worth the nominal fee you'll be charged.
5 :
yes you can use your visa debit card in Spain - there is a option to change the language to English
6 :
Yes it will. I used my Australian debit card with a Visa symbol & plus symbol without any hassles. When I was there in 2001 (Christmas & NY - they were just introducing the Euro) and there was a limit of 500 Euros withdrawal per card, per day which made it a bit expensive in bank fee's. One word of warning though.. friends just returned from Barcelona & had issues with unauthorised transactions & thier card was placed on a watchlist by the bank until the bank could verify the transactions were legitimate. Also for extra safety look at having a second emergency card just incase you have problems. Good luck & happy safe travels :-))))
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