What do I do when my English fails me? Practice Spanish, of course.
If you talked to me at all during my time in Cochabamba, you know the truth is that language blunders can still be a challenge for me, and that my wish is to be fluent so that I can communicate with grace and ease, with the intention of more communication leading to more understanding. To be the most effective I can be in my personal mission, my hope is to continue to learn more daily.
These are the tools I have used/am using to study Spanish. I am also open to your suggestions!
If you talked to me at all during my time in Cochabamba, you know the truth is that language blunders can still be a challenge for me, and that my wish is to be fluent so that I can communicate with grace and ease, with the intention of more communication leading to more understanding. To be the most effective I can be in my personal mission, my hope is to continue to learn more daily.
These are the tools I have used/am using to study Spanish. I am also open to your suggestions!
- Mango - free language software through your local public library, thanks Giselle and Lourdes :)!
- Rosetta Stone - thanks to HCC and to FMS, I had free access in the past
- Maryknoll Language Institute - while in Cochabamba, I participated in two months of 4 hours a day with 4 incredible y muy amable profesores
- DuoLingo - free language program online, thanks Kitzi :)!
- Spanishdict.com - website with flashcards and translations
- 123 Teach Me - children's songs in Spanish
- Language tutor - while in Cochabamba, after my intensive language study, I participated in one hour a week of individual tutoring, which focused on my ministry site vocabulary
- Conversations in Spanish - with my host family, ministry sites, and friends who are willing to humor me!