Posts Tagged ‘second language’

Why do some Mexicans speak with no Spanish accent?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

When traveling in Mexico, I smile when I meet a Mexican National with perfect non-accented English. In contrast, I still meet American-born Hispanics with heavy Spanish accents. Someone told me that learning English at an early age (even as a second language) breaks that accent carryover. Is that true?

I know this is weird…but I have a hard time understanding Mexican American’s when they speak Spanish?

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Spanish is my second language, but I’m pretty much fluent since I used to live in Chile…the thing is, I understand Spanish when Mexicans from Mexico speak it, but for some reason it’s difficult for me to understand Mexican American’s when they speak Spanish.
This is stupid, but I’m serious…I’m wondering why this might be.
Thanks ^^