I didn't realize how much I would miss learning little bits of Spanish until this past week. So many workers in the oil field (the main line of work where I'm from) are from Mexico. They speak little English and their wives often speak less.
I know this because I work at a clothing retail store now. I have women come in who only know how to hand me money and say thank you. That was totally me a few months ago but in reverse. I want so much to be able to speak to them, but what Spanish I did have under control is quickly disappearing because I don't use it any more.
That leaves me pondering if I should get one of those programs that help you with foreign languages. Something similar to Roseta Stone. An introduction class at college is a five hour course and I don't have time for that. And I am fearful it would not be that profitable.
I didn't think I would ever want to learn Spanish like this. So what do I do? Suggestions?
Some of my professors at OSU had a sort of come and go Spanish conversation class at one of the coffee shops. I don't know how often you are on campus but it might be worth checking into a Spanish club or something. I bet they don't require you to take Spanish classes to belong.
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