I think the issue is often we don't immerse ourselves in the language we are learning, it makes it rather pointless. I always remember picking up 4-5 languages (conversational) growing up - but that's because we used to interact in those languages. Sure, D hears several languages around her wherever she goes - but she never has to interact in them.
I am hoping Spanish will be good for her because she does hear it all around her and will have a chance of practicing/using it. They promise that by the time she is done with 5th grade, she can hold a conversation. Her best friend is in Spanish immersion class and he can hold a conversation with Spanish speakers rather well. Immersion is the way to go for anyone!
I would see that when I worked in Malaysia, where 90% of my colleagues went to Chinese medium schools and learnt English later in their schooling years - their English though is/will be far better than my Spanish will ever be - just because they get to practice their English for work, etc. sigh.
But I am taking it to just challenge myself. And overcome my shyness/timidness of speaking it is step #1. Should talk to our building maintenance staff - they'd be awesome!!
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I am hoping Spanish will be good for her because she does hear it all around her and will have a chance of practicing/using it. They promise that by the time she is done with 5th grade, she can hold a conversation. Her best friend is in Spanish immersion class and he can hold a conversation with Spanish speakers rather well. Immersion is the way to go for anyone!
I would see that when I worked in Malaysia, where 90% of my colleagues went to Chinese medium schools and learnt English later in their schooling years - their English though is/will be far better than my Spanish will ever be - just because they get to practice their English for work, etc. sigh.
But I am taking it to just challenge myself. And overcome my shyness/timidness of speaking it is step #1. Should talk to our building maintenance staff - they'd be awesome!!