Wednesday, September 10, 2008

I'm not sure if I've updated about my frustration the first couples weeks with "learning" German. The past couple weeks have been better. I'm learning a few phrases (emphasis on FEW, but I'm trying) in German, and everyone (including me) are improving on our spanish, or castillano as they call it here. (The only difference is the vocab is a little bit different, and they use the "vos" form instead of "tu.") But I'm feeling comfortable speaking Spanish. I can finally say what I want without having to put a lot of thought into forming sentences! :) Not that I'm completely fluent- there's always more to learn. For example, today at work I translated a pamphlet from English to Spanish, and of course I used the dictionary, but it's just a good opportunity to increase my vocab. (Am I starting to sound like Miss Optimistic? I hope not, I am trying to be more positive, but I don't want to sound like Pollyanna. haha)

That's all I have to say. Que tengan un buen dia! :)

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

yay!!!! i'm so glad that ur spanish is still improving as well as german getting better too....hope things continue to go well! miss u! love, Bethnay

Anonymous said...

Way to go Kelsey! I am glad you are optimistic. Keep making the most of each opportunity. --Rita

Unknown said...

Press forward with the German, the Spanish will come naturally. You may warrant three dots on your name tag!!!

Kathy said...

Okay, it is so encouraging to hear that you are learning. Yeah Kelsey! You give those of us who have much more to learn hope with your optimism. Gracias! Can't wait to see you!

audrahofer said...

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Ich weiss nicht das du lernen! Sorry, you probably can't understand that. If you can that's great. I can't believe you are learning German also. That's so great. I hope language goes well for you in the next coming months. I know the feeling.

Rhonda Yoder said...

There's no such thing as being too optimistic, is there??! Being positive only breeds being more positive...something I'm trying to learn myself these days! Glad to hear its going better, and that you are adding yet ANOTHER language to your life! You go girl!
love you! Rhonda

Anonymous said...

Thanks for checking in with us-I've been following your progress, too. We'll definitely have to compare notes on the Spanish/German mix when we meet for retreat (soon!). Take good care,
Liz