Can you get by on English alone? Thinking about staying there for a year, what is the best parts to stay. Thanks.
2007-06-26 11:03:00 · 10 answers · asked by Miss 6 7 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
Contrary to the propaganda that the government of Puerto Rico is constantly bombarding the United States with, that people in Puerto Rico don't speak English, yes, you can get by on English alone in Puerto Rico. The younger generation of puertorricans are very adept to understand English, they have grown in the era of Direct TV, which in San Juan, and even in the interior of the island, most households have, since Puertorrican TV stinks. Keep in mind that you will start to pick up phrases in Spanish as you stay longer in PR and Puertorricans are very forgiving of accents, we appreciate people trying to learn Spanish and we do not ridicule them for not speaking it perfectly. So, go to Puerto Rico and enjoy your stay.
2007-06-27 11:55:20 · answer #1 · answered by William Q 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can absolutely get by without knowing spanish.
My husband is Puerto Rican and I am white - I SPEAK NO SPANISH (when I say none - I really mean it lol). We moved to the island almost 2 years ago and I love it. Even though I don't speak spanish, most people here speak english. If you want to get by on english alone, the best places to move are by the military bases. We live near Ramey base and everyone here speaks english (everyone). Many of the people out this way aren't Puerto Rican either, they are white.
So, close to bases is the best place to stay. Whether Ft. Buchanan in San Juan (but it's pricey to live in the metro area) or La Arena Naval Base or Ramey Base in Aguadilla - all these places are ideal for not speaking spanish. ♥
2007-06-28 05:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by La Flaca 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dear friend,
I live here and I can said to you don't worry about the language. More that the 60% of people speak a perfect english (with our accent) and other 20% speak no so perfect. Remeber all our TV system is cable or satelite TV, all our privetes schools teach a very good english to our kids (many of them use english as their official language). The best place to stay depends on what you are going to do here (profesion). Good Luck.
2007-06-28 05:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to be born right here, I left, got here again, left, got here again once more to conclude my son's schooling at an ivy league university prep tuition wherein all my household used to be proficient. There are 2 phrases that can be utilized to explain Puerto Rico to a tee: "Controlled chaos."
2016-09-05 09:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by derizzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best palces to live if you don't know spanish is , Rincón, Moca, Aguadilla....then there are the places like San Juan, Carolina, etc...
WilliamQ is right...theya re very forgiving with the accent...i left NY with my now husband ...i've been here for 11yrs...i love this island...and i did learn the language.....
a good note..Doctors and dentists..they all know english...so a big plus for you...i hope you do decide to come here....it's a great island..so beautiful....air is so clean...
enjoy...
2007-06-28 00:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by tina_dopey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In cities English will do. In rural areas or for the most enjoyment of restaurants and stores you need Spanish.
One problem that people who have grown up there always complain about is the fact that it is an island and they feel confined. They always want to go visit someplace off island just to avoid that "prison" sense.
2007-06-26 11:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the weather like because my wife can't stand hot weather like it was in Costa Rico,what is
the best area to visit and live and is it affordable to live
2015-06-13 13:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If You stay in the Urban areas..yes you can get by with English only..San Juan, Carolina, Bayamon, Guaynabo, Caguas....
2007-06-26 21:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by shinningstarofthecarribean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you feel free. you will see lots of sunshine and lots of nice ocean breeze. lots of fruits, animals,
nature. lots of places to visit, warm people. yes, we speak english too. the best place to stay is out of the city. ( i come from the country side)
2007-06-28 07:35:03 · answer #9 · answered by COOKIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
99.99% speak spanish.
Best parts: San Juan and Cayey
2007-06-26 12:12:40 · answer #10 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋