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got a big problema--I got a job interview next week and i put on my resume i am fluent in spanish. where can i learn spanish real quick for the interview ?

2007-12-03 08:49:35 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance Careers & Employment Other - Careers & Employment

oh man, i think im screwed--what do i tell the interviewer? how good is babelfish?

2007-12-03 09:00:14 · update #1

25 answers

Just speak mumbo jumbo and act indignant that the interviewer doesn't speak the incredibly-difficult-to-learn Zapotecan dialect (spoken in the Oaxaca state of Mexico).

When they apologize, you'll know you have them. Say, "It's OK, but it's going to cost you."

Congrats on your new job, bioscosadodente! (Zapotecan for praise-worthy job candidate....as far as anyone knows.)

2007-12-03 08:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by Antioch 5 · 0 2

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2016-12-24 22:27:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

1. I say there wasn't much of a difference. Maybe not the most evolved town cause most of the streets didn't have pavement and into new stuff such as computers or other technology. 2.just like anybody else, I was raised with Spanish. So as soon as I could I was speaking it. 3. I would say its easy and that's the reason why most high school teach it. English is a bit harder due to some of the pronunciations. 4. Religion is mostly the same and culture is really different depending on the place. Food is also different, I haven't sen the normal everyday food in both places. 5. It gives you a larger opportunity for a career and it makes listening to music so much more awesome. 6. Mostly rock, some alternative and metal. 7. No I haven't but they don't speak the same Spanish. Yes it's weird but its like if you visit Australia and Europe, people will have a weird "street speak" or slang to the language. 8.mostly dramas and violence movies. It's the only way of getting people's attention now a day. 9. I have moved to a non Spanish place and it wasn't my choice, my parents had to for work. 10. Carne Asada and a beer will be the best meal of your entire life!

2016-04-07 06:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Tienes una problema grande.

There really is no way to learn Spanish that quick. I'd recommend going to your library and picking up some Spanish phrases books.

If you end up having a little bit more time, or money to spend, I've heard lots of good things about the Rosetta Stone system. Its a bit spendy, but will really get you good at Spanish

I've included a link to the Rosetta Stone system.

Hope this helps, and good luck with your interview, -Nathan S.

2007-12-03 08:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by Nathan S. 3 · 1 1

hahaha why the hell would you do that if you can't speak spanish? No one can fake being fluent in a language. but if you really want to try get a spanish/english dictionary and look up what words you might need to know for an interview. As to putting those words together with proper grammer....good luck. buy a book or something

2007-12-03 08:55:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If you had put that you knew 'some' spanish you may have a fighting chance, but there is NO WAY you can be fluent in a language in 1 week -- you should cancel the interview and take it off of your resume.....

2007-12-03 08:57:40 · answer #6 · answered by livin the dream 5 · 1 0

To be fluent in spanish, it will take years of speaking the language everyday. You shouldn't lie on your resume. When you go to the interview next week, tell the interviewer that you absolutely can not speak Spanish that well. Good luck finding another position.

2007-12-03 09:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-06-02 07:09:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0 0

Is being fluent in Spanish part of the job requirements? If it is, just fess up now and don't waste their time. Even if you could fake your way through the interview, what happens if you start the job in a couple weeks and only know ola and adios?

2007-12-03 09:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by Brian A 7 · 0 0

If you are not fluent in Spanish, you should not have put it on your resume. This is going to hurt your chances for getting the job. If you took it in school and you know enough, just refresh by picking up a spanish speaking cd at barnes and noble and majorly cram. If you are going to have to speak spanish on the job, look up phrases you think you might use and practice them. If you have never spoken spanish in your life you are screwed.

2007-12-03 08:53:56 · answer #10 · answered by bonstermonster20 6 · 2 0

I'm afraid you're going to have to come clean, mi amigo.

Learning a language in one week is impossible, even if you try to learn the rudimentary basics you will still lack the practice and the comprehension skills.

If you really must I recommend starting at this site which is full of resources and links. It's a very long shot but if you use that site and employ a native-speaking teacher at short notice to speak to you non-stop in Spanish for seven days you may bluff it:

http://spanish.about.com/

2007-12-03 08:54:39 · answer #11 · answered by Glen 3 · 2 0

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