tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3137721840382444025.post2184878896287531526..comments2015-08-02T17:55:47.595-07:00Comments on abroadabroad: enrichmentNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639103926690796897noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3137721840382444025.post-7166037627520197582008-09-18T15:07:00.000-07:002008-09-18T15:07:00.000-07:00i second what justin said. speak it with everyone....i second what justin said. speak it with everyone. everyone you can. spend any free time you have chatting with a russian, even if it's the groundskeeper and you're talking about the plants. it will come. but don't expect fluency before you come home. this isn't spanish, after all. it took most of us at least 6 months in russia as missionaries before we didn't feel panicked when a russian started talking to us on a non-gospel subject!:)Michalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11516535861628199093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3137721840382444025.post-16386714033155291732008-09-18T08:56:00.000-07:002008-09-18T08:56:00.000-07:00I know exactly how you feel; in fact, I think you'...I know exactly how you feel; in fact, I think you've put into words what I've felt ever since my mission; "My favorite thing about learning a new langauge is getting to know and love the people who speak it." That's my biggest frustration about learning Spanish, there's no chance for me to do exactly what you said.<BR/>First suggestion is to get a new computer so you can keep using the program. The other suggestion I think you know: just speak. Speak with the lunch lady. Tell her that you want to learn and practice with her (maybe you already have). It's just like being a missionary, you just have to speak. Is there anyone in the ward that would help you? Are there any nice old babushki that you could just chat it up with. Usually when the people hear you're trying to learn, especially the older people, they want to help and are very impressed. And if you have any questions, you can always ask me!!Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471040736987825309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3137721840382444025.post-86311635757923549122008-09-18T08:54:00.000-07:002008-09-18T08:54:00.000-07:00Yes, I have a suggestion. You and Michael can be ...Yes, I have a suggestion. You and Michael can be mission presidents! That way you'll have another opportunity. Aren't I clever.... Love the posts. You are amazing! Do you ever get to see Lisa?Jim Carrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11523606914402246771noreply@blogger.com