For international families building a life in the Dominican Republic
Live The Dominican Republic in Spanish.
The words people really say, the customs nobody explains, the everyday moments from the hospital and public offices to the school gate, experienced with your family in the Dominican Republic. And while you focus on what matters most in the moment, Pere and Titi keep the kids learning along the way.
14 days to try, on any channel. Then $11 a month. Money here: Dominican Peso (DOP).
Which words do people really use in the Dominican Republic?
| tato | Okay/alright |
|---|---|
| dime a ver | Tell me |
| vaina | Thing (like Panama) |
| jevi | Cool (from 'heavy') |
| un chin | A little bit |
| klk/qué lo qué | What's up? (very informal) |
| manito/manita | Bro/sis |
| tigueraje | Street smarts |
Which customs does nobody explain?
- Bachata and merengue - national pride.
- National passion - MLB players everywhere.
- Historic district in Santo Domingo, UNESCO site.
How does EspaLuz help with everyday moments in the Dominican Republic?
EspaLuz has a guide for the Dominican Republic on the doctor, the hospital and the pharmacy, migration and public offices, school, the bank.
Type help and the topic in WhatsApp (for example help doctor), or just ask in your own words.
For an appointment, the voice interpreter repeats what you say in Spanish and what they answer in English.
What do the children get?
Children learn with Pere the sloth 🦥 and Titi the monkey 🐒: they talk, trace letters and short sentences on a tablet, and show a photo that becomes the lesson. You get a short report of what they practised. More about EspaLuz.
Vive República Dominicana en español
Las palabras que la gente realmente usa, las costumbres que nadie te explica, los momentos de cada día, del hospital y las oficinas públicas a la puerta de la escuela, vividos en familia. Y mientras tú te enfocas en lo que más importa en ese momento, Pere y Titi siguen enseñando a los niños por el camino. 14 días gratis.