5 Tips for Using Your Spanish Skills in a Bar

Если ты обрел некоторую уверенность в своих испаноязычных навыках, то тебе наверняка не терпится начать говорить на этом языке на публике.

Отличный способ сделать это - отправиться в бар и завязать несколько conversation. Особенно в баре, где есть носители испанского языка, ты найдешь людей, которые охотно помогут тебе продвинуться в изучении испанского. Они будут готовы проявить терпение, если ты немного медлителен, и помогут тебе со словарным запасом и произношением.

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Beyond asking for the bathroom (Где находится ванная?) and ordering a round of tequila shots (Мне нравится ронда из чупитос де текила), here are a few ways you can use your skills to strike up some conversation:

Talk about school or work

Ask about where someone works or goes to school, what they do, or what they are studying. This is an easy way to get people talking and to make sure that both sides have things to say, because the person you’re talking with will be equally interested in your career or studies.

Ask for recommendations of where else to go

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If you’re visiting a Spanish-speaking location, ask about the area’s history, claims to fame, landmarks, and other places to visit. This is also a great way to find out about non-touristy places you can experience. This will create even greater opportunities for you to use your Spanish skills!

Order the food and drinks

Instead of letting everyone order their own food and beverages, find out what everyone wants and do the ordering for them. Ask for extra napkins or other items that are required at your table. You could even consider ordering a drink for someone attractive you see from across the bar – that could start a conversation, and who knows where that could lead…?

Try flirting

Whether to start a conversation or to continue it (and move it in a different direction), you can try flirting. Tell someone how nice they look, that you like their eyes, or even ask them to dance. Maybe order a round of mojitos to sweeten things up a bit.

Looking for a great bar in Punta Cana? Try the Jellyfish!

Located in the Bavaro area, the Jellyfish Beach Restaurant is known for its distinctive architecture, and caters to a bit of a younger crowd with live music and DJ options for dancing. You can order lunch and appetizers right on the beach, where you’re welcome to sunbathe on one of several palapas beds. Well known for their seafood, the Jellyfish also offers a variety of island-inspired cocktails, meat and pasta dishes, and breathtaking views from their beachside terrace.