I am a lifeguard at the local beach. I do karate. I practice football. i have a girlfriend. I enjoy horror movies.
I love to walk on the beach. I go to school. i hike in the mountains. I like to learn new languages. I'm fluent in spanish and english. I leanred spanish in high school. I'm moving soon.
guess what? i decided to learn spanish to Sweet! Are you doing it on your own, or are you taking a formal class? I think I'm going to look into online programs, just to see how it goes. If I like it, I might look into some classes at my local junior college. Have you been able to practice it much since learning in school? Yes, there is a big Spanish-speaking community in my city, so I make a habit of going into those neighborhoods on a regular basis. It's really helped me maintain the skill! That's great! Even if I learned it, I'm not sure I would have many people to speak with around here. I guess I would be able to watch movies in a different language and see if the experience is any different! Not many people on my football team speak any other languages. It would also enable you to read some different literature. Come to think of it, that's a great way to get comfortable with a new language. Read everything you can get your hands on! That's a good point. I don't usually think of reading as a favorite hobby, but maybe this would serve as some good motivation! Do you like reading any particular types of books? I actually enjoy reading plays in Spanish! Lorca is a really good example of a great Spanish playwright. Wow, I don't think I've ever even heard of any Spanish plays or writers. You'll have to remind me of a few of your favorites once I actually get started learning. Seems like a whole new world of stories that I could dive into. It's definitely a worthwhile pursuit. All that said, the best way to learn a language is to get your girlfriend involved! Has she expressed any interest in becoming bilingual? Hah. Well she's actually taken some classes in school a few years ago, but I think she's already forgotten most of what she's learned. Maybe if I start learning and practicing around her, she'll pick it back up, or at least be motivated to learn again. It's an excellent strategy. What sorts of activities do you two like to do? There might be a way to incorporate your Spanish knowledge!