Speaking in Spanish

So, it's been entirely too long since I was *actually* fluent in Spanish. About 10 years, actually.

And I'm no longer even remotely fluent, although I understand pretty well. I suppose that not having had a reason to know computer terminology at the time probably isn't helping, since that is the context in which I most frequently need Spanish.

On the plus side, especially considering my difficulty with speaking in *English*, it's actually really impressive to me that I *do* know another language. But then, 9 months in Spain would do that. Even if it did take me 3 rather painful months to actually be able to communicate.

I'm thinking that, next time I actually remember to investigate, I want to try to track down some German language audio tapes, to learn German. Both of my parents know it, and it's the largest percent of what I am (of course, that percentage is something ridiculous like 5%). And my brain probably needs the stimulation. Of course, I have no idea what decent 'how to learn a language' audio tapes exist. And, perhaps, I really mean a CD - that way I can use it in the car. Kinda like the bird call CD I have, given to me by Starhawk a bit ago.

Mmm. Learning. Especially learning difficult, but not nearly impossible, things (nearly impossible would be anything require spatial awareness. :).

Speaking in Spanish

So, it's been entirely too long since I was *actually* fluent in Spanish. About 10 years, actually.

And I'm no longer even remotely fluent, although I understand pretty well. I suppose that not having had a reason to know computer terminology at the time probably isn't helping, since that is the context in which I most frequently need Spanish.

On the plus side, especially considering my difficulty with speaking in *English*, it's actually really impressive to me that I *do* know another language. But then, 9 months in Spain would do that. Even if it did take me 3 rather painful months to actually be able to communicate.

I'm thinking that, next time I actually remember to investigate, I want to try to track down some German language audio tapes, to learn German. Both of my parents know it, and it's the largest percent of what I am (of course, that percentage is something ridiculous like 5%). And my brain probably needs the stimulation. Of course, I have no idea what decent 'how to learn a language' audio tapes exist. And, perhaps, I really mean a CD - that way I can use it in the car. Kinda like the bird call CD I have, given to me by Starhawk a bit ago.

Mmm. Learning. Especially learning difficult, but not nearly impossible, things (nearly impossible would be anything require spatial awareness. :).