I finished my sixth week of language school. Most of the time I feel like I am learning a lot. The picture to the right shows where I spend my mornings. Classes are one on one, so I get to learn at my pace. The focus of my lessons has been on grammar (especially all the different forms of verbs) and conversation. Class is Monday through Friday, and I am at school for five hours. There is a break mid-morning. There are daily assignments, usually a combination of reading, writing, and grammar practice. I enjoy the homeworkSome afternoons and Saturday mornings there are activities. The first week I got to know the city a bit and visited another town nearby. Other activities have been hikes in the mountains or a visit to a tourist site. One Saturday I went to some hot springs. This week I went biking in the mountains. My favorite activities have been the opportunities to get out of the city to enjoy nature.
While studying, I am staying with a local family. I have a place to stay and all my meals are provided. I do not have to think about grocery shopping, cooking, or washing dishes, though I am beginning to miss all three.
If you ever visit Central America for an extended period of time, I would suggest beginning your stay with a couple of weeks at a language school. It will give you an opportunity to learn more Spanish, get adjusted to a new place, and interact with local people.
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What will you do next Clair; where will you go if you don't stay there? Or do you know yet? Isn't learning another language interesting, though hard!? I am trying to learn "all" classroom Spanish (vocabulary mostly), as I taught lots of Spanish classes in NM, and sub a lot in Arvin here where the population is mostly Latino.
Beginning to miss shopping, cooking and washing dishes? I think I'd miss cooking the most.
If you were here you'd be approaching MEA weekend now. Ours has already filled with plans - a trip to the farm and a birthday party among them.
Very interesting, I read your blog.
If you need anything, suppplies, candy, food, whatever, let me know and i will send it to the proper address.
Aunt Audrey with love.
When you come back you can do my dishes! :) I love reading your posts and hear about all your activities. What an adventure you are on! I bet you are learning far more than you realize. :)
Clair,
Have not heard from you. Hope you ate doing well... Again, if you need anything let me know and give me an address and I will happily send it. Aunt audrey!
I read several of your entries, Clair. Fascinating trip. Was this an opportunity you found through your school? Have you studies Spanish prior to your trip?
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