π When Learning a Language Opens You Up to New Experiences
Apr 1-7 2024 Language Study Log
π Apr 1-7 Language Study Stats
French: 8h 02m
Spanish: 6m
8h 08m study total
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A recap of my language studies in March and my plan for April!
π₯ French
This week, I focused on planning my activities for April and the second quarter of the year. In terms of my French language goals for this month, I want to improve my reading and writing skills and finish the French Tutor textbook. I completed one unit this week, leaving me with 16 more to go.
Over the weekend, my family attended the first communion of a family friend's child. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I certainly didn't anticipate that the Church service would be conducted entirely in French at a school.
Upon entering, we were greeted by a woman who directed us forward in French. My brother jokingly said that it was a good thing I knew French and could translate for them. Once we were seated, except for a short announcement reminding everyone not to use their phones, everything was in French. It was a unique experience for me since outside work, I donβt get much French unless I go out of my way to seek it (reading books, watching shows etc).
As I reflected on the event, I couldn't help but ponder how different it would have been had I not started learning French 17 months ago. We would likely still have been invited, but I would have been completely lost. Maybe it wouldβve sparked an interest in starting French.
Sometimes the world seems small but I feel that once we start exposing ourselves to new things, it suddenly opens up and we can have more experiences than we ever thought possible.
𧧠Spanish
I didn't even realize I engaged in some Spanish this week. It was only for 8 minutes when I read a newsletter, which is probably why it slipped my mind.
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I quite agree. When we engage with another language, we open doors to another culture and new experiences. Your experience reminds me of once when I found myself in an Anglican church in London greeting a busload of visiting French pilgims with a handshake and the words "la paix de christ", something I'd never have done in English.
So interesting to hear about the church service in French, would you say you understood more than 50% of what was being said? Also, I've been meaning to ask you: in what language do you dream?