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[2016-2017 CubanSpanish101.com](2016-2017 CubanSpanish101.com)[ ](2016-2017 CubanSpanish101.com)All rights reserved.  \nPreface  \nCuba is an intriguing place because of its rich and controversial history.  \nWhen people think of Cuba, images of 1950’s American cars in pristine condition and soulful dancing are conjured up.  \nChanging relationships between the US and Cuba, and the large expat community that lives in Miami and other places make now a great time to understand the people and the language of the largest Caribbean island.  \nCuba has a unique culture and people, which has given rise to a distinct way of speaking Spanish.  \nThis guide is your insider’s guide to decoding the unique language and culture of the Cuban people.  \nWhy I Created this Book  \nI grew up in the United States speaking only English.  \nWhen I first learned Spanish, I learned from a textbook in a public school classroom.  \nI quickly found that when I left the country for the first time, I was ill equipped to speak Spanish with real people.  \nAnd I had completed through level 6 of Spanish at the academic level.  \nWhen I became a language coach, I realized that many of my clients faced the same issue.  \nSince then, I have been passionate about teaching people authentic Spanish the way it’s spoken by real people.  \nThis book is one in a series of bilingual guides that provides insight into the Spanish language as it is spoken in daily life.  \nWhat this Book Is Not  \nThis book is not a Cuban travel guide or history book. It is also not my opinion of Cuba, or an outsider’s view of the island. I did not come up with the phrases in this book; rather, they were sourced from native Spanish speakers from Cuba that are intimately familiar with the language and use it every day.  \nWhat this Book Is  \nThis book is a curated list of common Cuban phrases and expressions compiled by Cubans.  \nEach word and expression is provided in both English and Spanish, with several examples to give you the real context in which the words are used.  \nI hope you enjoy this opportunity to get insight into the language of Cuba.  \nTamara Marie  \nCertified Language Coach  \nCuban Spanish 101  \nBilingual Guide to the Unique Words and Expressions of the Island of Cuba  \nContents  \n1: What is Cuban Spanish?.....................................7  \n2: Cuban Words and Expressions………………....9  \n3: Uncensored Cuban Spanish…………………….67  \nWhat is Cuban Spanish?  \nCuba is a Caribbean island with a distinct culture, history, and diverse population. 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