How's your Spanish? Shake off the rust with these 10 common phrases

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Go beyond "quiero más queso" How's your Spanish? Shake off the rust with these 10 common phrases 4 min. As the fourth most spoken language in the world and the second most spoken in the United States, Spanish is definitely one of the most ubiquitous languages. Whether you are on holiday in a Spanish-speaking country, or you need to speak to someone who only speaks Spanish, it is always a good idea to learn a few phrases to make communication easier. The following ten are some of the most used phrases when visiting unfamiliar places. Did you know any of these? Read full article

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