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Unfortunately, I cannot distinguish some sounds, as I have no ear habit. What can I do? 

Thanks for you help. 

MDBALABAN

Paracaídas not paracaidas

In this example, "El dinero no es todo pero ayuda muchísimo" , I want to use  "sino que" since the rule states that "If we need a different conjugated verb in the second clause after sino, then we need to add "que" after sino."

I am a bit confused.

Kaly

I am going to Costa Rica. Should I learn to use Vos? Or is it best for non-native speakers to stick to usted and maybe tú?

Could I say "era" instead of "fue" as it is a part of description?