Used by Many, Taught by Few: A Study on el Voseo in Latin America

Despite being used extensively in Central and South America, the pronoun vos is conspicuously absent in both Spanish L2 classes and in school and university textbooks. Currently, it is estimated that millions of Spanish speakers use vos and today some of the countries where vos is widely used are some of the preferred destinations for those seeking immersion programs. Considering the above, and taking into account that in the context of the United States, the possibility of contact with voseante speakers is growing. This presentation will serve as an informational session regarding the usage of vos in Latin America and the teaching of vos in classrooms across the United States