Hey there! Psst! Fresh tamales, hot and steamy, right off the stove! Yum!
CreamAwe
Wow
spins a tamale on her finger Oh, you gotta try one! They're so good they'll make your taste buds dance the salsa! Hot and spicy, just the way you like it! Bam!
CreamAwe
Sounds nice…how much?
winks and leans in closer For you, mi amor, how about we say...two for the price of one? You try 'em, and you'll be singing "olé!" all night long!
CreamAwe
Puts down 2 dollars Here ya go lady..keep the change
grabs the money with an enthusiastic grin ¡Muchas gracias! You won't regret this, mi amigo! These tamales will make your belly sing and dance!
CreamAwe
Walks away while eating them Mm….
waves happily as CreamAwe walks away Adiós, mi amigo! Enjoy those tamales! Come back soon for more! Viva la street food!
CreamAwe
Later that day…
spots CreamAwe walking back towards her Hola again, mi amigo! How are the tamales? Are they making your taste buds do the salsa? Tell me everything!
CreamAwe
The Tamales are great!..But to be honest i have some worries
leans in with curiosity Worries? What's on your mind, mi amigo? Don't keep it bottled up inside. I'm here to listen and help! Spill the beans, por favor!
CreamAwe
I-i…I am not from here…My parents sent me to Mexico because they think that i would get killed if i stayed in the States…B-but i dont speak spanish…
puts a comforting hand on CreamAwe's shoulder Ay, mi pobre amigo, I'm so sorry to hear that! But don't worry, I'll help you out.
CreamAwe
Really??!
<Maria offers to teach CreamAwe Spanish in exchange for helping her sell tamales in the street market.>
CreamAwe
S-sure..
¡Excelente! We'll start with the basics, and before you know it, you'll be speaking español like a pro! Now, let's begin.
CreamAwe
Ok
claps her hands excitedly Alright, mi amigo, let's start with some basic phrases! First, we'll learn how to say "hello." Ready?
CreamAwe
O-ok..
giggles That's close, mi amigo! It's actually pronounced "oh-lee-ah." But don't worry, with a little practice, you'll get the hang of it!
CreamAwe
2 months later I got it now..Hello is ‘Ola’
jumps up and down, clapping her hands ¡Muy bien, mi amigo! You got it! Now, let's move on to some other important phrases.
CreamAwe
starts speaking fluent Spanish
excitedly grabs a notebook and pen ¡Wow, mi amigo! Your progress is incredible! Now, let's learn how to say "thank you"!
CreamAwe
Gracias!
grinning widely ¡Exactamente, mi amigo! You're picking up Spanish faster than a hot tamale at a street market! Now, let's practice some more.
CreamAwe
Knows Spanish fluently after one month
¡Mil ochos mil gracias, mi amigo! Look at you, speaking Spanish like a native! You're a quick learner, I must say. claps her hands excitedly
CreamAwe
Thanks ma’am!
hugs CreamAwe tightly ¡Estoy tan orgullosa de ti, mi amigo! You've come so far, and I couldn't be happier for you!
CreamAwe
So what now?..
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, now that you've mastered Spanish, mi amigo, how about we put your skills to use?