Midlands_Boro
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What a cracking bunch of lads, every single one of you has sent a positive. I no longer need to question my sanity . Happy Lockdown
It’s more the boredom for me, usually upon a Saturday, picking my footy and racing bets for the day then out and about prior to an afternoon of sport. Feeling lost already, and it’s only 9am
A structure helped for me for sure. The first week my head was all over the place.
I agree. I'm trying to learn Spanish (online) as my 'lockdown goal'. I'm actually finding it really motivating (and enjoyable). I've wanted to do it for ages, but never had time. Now, if I'm at a loose end, I just get on YouTube for my next Spanish lesson!!
Sadly my Spanish is crap even though I have lived here over 15 years. The biggest problem for me is that I cannot seem to be able to listen to something said and then repeat it correctly. Plus my memory is not that good now. Plus I have never really had a strong business need to learn it. Those are my excuses.Bueno! Soy el tercero! I've started up again. Upset at how much I've actually forgotten. Maybe we should have a spanish thread? We have a few people who live there who can probably help us?
I'm resurrecting my Spanish studying too. I'm shocked how much I've forgotten. It will come back though.
Just because I am not good at it did not stop me doing things for the community. I was the president of our apartment block for 4 years. This involved liaising with the administrators and people working on behalf of the urbanisation. I got by with mnost of the people not able to speak much English. Also, I play golf regularly with Spanish people. So can chat with them about stuff. Just that it does not come naturally to me.Boo!!!
I can read Spanish really well and, as long as I can keep up with the context I can pretty much follow any conversation. my problem is speaking and writing it. I'm hopeless at both. I have a friend who works for Aeromexico and he says I just need to be happy to be wrong. I'm never going to be perfect if I don't practice.
I think it's because I consider myself quiet verbose and eloquent in English and it frustrates me that I can't express myself fully in Spanish. Rather point and say "Me gusta la lampara" Brick Tamland style.
The Michel Thomas course is brilliant. When I lived out there it got me from hopeless to competent in a week. I think it may be free online in places.
Also duolingo. It's no good for learning spanish but it WILL keep you topped up and thinking about it. That's the best way to learn immerse yourself in it.Thanks. I'll take a look. I just typed 'Spanish for beginners' into YouTube and started following a course. Mine seems to be "Spanish for beginners - Ques hora es?" - (I quite like it).
Ser and estar is such a difficult concept for someone who only speaks English isn't it? I'm ok with it in the present tense now but often get confused in the past tense. Also, not sure of other examples but it can change the adjective.
Such as listo. "Eres Listo" means you are clever, "Estas Listo" means you are ready. I mean, huh?
Also duolingo. It's no good for learning spanish but it WILL keep you topped up and thinking about it. That's the best way to learn immerse yourself in it.