I'm realizing that once I get to Europe, it will be time again to start learning a language. I'm already pretty good at Spanish (besides the fact that I never practice since leaving Spain), so I am considering 1. Continuing Spanish courses OR 2. Beginning Dutch courses OR 3. Both....??
I'm sure after the first month I will need to find something to keep me entertained some evenings so I think I will start with Dutch, and if I find the time take Spanish at the same time.
One of my Dutch friends has advised me that learning Dutch is going to be most difficult since practically everyone there speaks English. So if they see you struggling, they will just switch.
I hope this is not the case! I have a 5 year language plan laid out for myself :) And learning Dutch is supposed to happen in year one and two.
Anyhow, I have a few friends that I know I can practice with if all else fails.
Who knows? Maybe after completing my 5 year language plan I could become a translator? Here is a video that Jose and I have enjoyed for about 2 years now... Even though he is the best English speaking Spaniard I know!!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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Great blog, Theresa! I'm going to follow you too ;-)
ReplyDeleteLearning Dutch and continuing your Spanish studies seems like a big feat, speaking here from experience. But it all depends on you. You may be OK to do it, but I would feel like I was caught in a whirlwind. But I think it is indeed possible to balance the two! It will be fun to follow you & see how it works.
I wish you the best!
A new Dutch expat blog, I love finding these :) Dutch is difficult language to learn, however, I've been here for a year now, and it's amazing how much you pick up just from day-to-day activities. My boyfriend is a native Spanish speaker, and he finds many many similarities between Dutch and Spanish, and also English and Spanish. Maybe your knowledge of both Spanish and English will help you in learning Dutch! Good luck!
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Have a great week!