Within Latin America, there are many different dialects and accents of the Spanish language. In the thousands of miles over which the former Spanish empire stretches, one can find different slang words, greetings, pronunciations and even names of everyday foods.
Each country is unique, but Chile is often cited as one of the most difficult dialects of Spanish, with its rapid, fluid speaking style and myriad of slang, of which they are very proud. Nonetheless, for students looking to study abroad in Chile, this dialect can certainly seem intimidating.
All students who study abroad with IFSA in a Spanish speaking country are required to have a background in the language, but Chilean Spanish provides a unique challenge for even the most educated of outside speakers.
In my first conversation with my host family, I found myself lost as they conversed amongst themselves, and when it was my turn to introduce myself, they commented about how Spanish I sounded, a result of my having learned the language from teachers who were from or studied in Spain.
My speaking and listening skills have, of course, improved throughout my time in Chile, but the rapid pace, pronunciation and, of course, infinite slang still trip me up from time to time. In a classroom where more formal speech is used, understanding your professor is generally something you will get used to without a problem, but talking amongst Chileans will certainly take some effort. Anyone who has heard anything about studying abroad has heard this before, but it bears repeating: immersion is difficult, but worth it.
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