Some Tips to the Student of Spanish Who Has the Opportunity to Speak Spanish by Bob Komives --------------------------------------------------------------- The following tips do not substitute for serious study of the Spanish language. They are tips on how to take advantage of the Spanish you do know when you are not yet fluent but have a chance to be in a Spanish-speaking country or group. In Part One I will give these tips in their simplest and most rigid form. If you protest or are curious, go on to Part Two for the tips in their long-winded, less-rigid form. …. …. …. …. PART ONE, short form Tip # 1 Please ignore and forget any tip from me and anybody else if that tip makes the speaking of Spanish more difficult rather than easier. There may be nothing here that you find helpful now. If you do find one or two that make your time in a Spanish speaking community more fun or productive, I am as pleased as you. Tip # 2 Do not ...