On April 2007 I traveled for the first time to the Dominican Republic, and I remember every details of that trip as if it was yesterday. This trip was one of those experiences that stays with you for a long time. It was an amazing opportunity to discover the local culture several factors make this trip to the Dominican Republic a unique and unforgettable experience. First and foremost this trip has awaken in me a sense of awareness that allowed me to get a better understanding of human interactions and how language plays an undeniably important role. To help you better understand that experience and the way it unfolded you need to know that my native language is French, therefore Spanish was uncharted territory for at that time. My limited
