April 27, 2014

Studying Spanish

After being a teacher for a while it is refreshing to sit on the other side of the desk and be a student again. I have enrolled in Spanish language classes in Madrid. I study for about four hours a day, plus homework, with two excellent teachers. My favourite teacher is Lola. She has mastered the ability to keep me on the edge of discomfort as I struggle through verbs and vocab. I'm both scared of her and want to please her at the same time, so I study hard not to mess up. But, unfortunately, this is hard work and I make lots of mistakes. My Spanish is definitely improving though and the more I learn the more encouraged I am. I also do language exchanges with English language learners in Madrid. We meet up for a drink and exchange Spanish and English conversation. It is another way for me to enjoy my learning, to meet people, and get to know Spain.

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