So, I came here not really worrying about Spanish. I practiced a bit..I know the basics---i can differentiate tenses, I remember some basic vocab. No big deal.
Well panic has hit! I have been setting aside time everyday to practice my spanish in hopes that I will be able to effectively communicate once I get there. I think I am more worried of the unknown---I know how fast Ecuadorians speak, and I know I won't be able to catch all of what they say in the beginning...andddddddddddd it may take me a few minutes to whip up a response in spanish---but I'm focused on not being able to fully express myself and who I am to the people in the community.
You all know me..it's no surprise that I'm most eager to meet my neighbors, spend time with the children, learn about where I'll be working. So it should again be no real surprise when I tell you that I am worried about how to tell them who I am, what I love, how wonderful my family is..etc when my spanish is limited.
At the same time, I know I can efficiently work to practice and learn, so that I can verbally communicate all those things. For now, I have realized that I can use pictures and describe who I am even with few words. All of you reading this know that describing who you are...what our relationship is...our history together...welll--that can all be overwhelming. So maybe it's better that it will take me some time!!!
Love you all!
J.Mess
Sure you will pick it up fast but also sure it is daunting thinking about arriving down there with just a pocketful of spanish, but I have no doubts you will be fluent in weeks!! Look at your quest to learn to drive stick!!
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