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A Rip Off, Why no Conversational Spanish?
May 28, 2008 | 9:10 PM
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Many of us know that the school districts need help in many areas.  There are programs for children to learn English.  At least that is what many of us have been told all of our lives.  Yet, I'm also wondering, why not have a trade off.  Many adults, children and the public need to be taught conversational Spanish.  Yes, conversational Spanish.   The formal Spanish that is taught is okay, but the real life skills is utilizing it with many.  Clearly it is evident that conversational Spanish would benefit many.  What about utilizing the skills that are apparent.  What about a trade off?  There could be more classes to teach conversational Spanish, by people who have learned English.  It could be a trade off of skills.  The people who want to learn Conversational Spanish could conduct free classes.  You never see this being offered.  Really think it would bridge the communication between many people.  I know there is a need for this area/skill to be developed.  The medical communities, business and laborers.  Really think this could be a win-win situation for everyone involved.  Wonder why this has never been tried before in the communities.  I've never heard of it.  Really think it would be innovative, thinking outside of the box and helping others. 

How could a community get one started?  Do we have a need for this?  Why are all free classes on language solely for English?  How come no one ever teaches something we need to learn, conversational Spanish?  Yes, how about free of charge.  Since ESL is free of charge.  Why not teach Spanish free of charge? 

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PBMom read my blog view my photos
May 28, 2008 | 9:43 PM

All you would need is a space to do it and people who would volunteer and getting the word out. You could contact your local church and see if they would allow you to have space; for most parishes, they don't charge for the rooms if you are a parishioner.
Sassy11 read my blog
May 28, 2008 | 10:13 PM

Thanks PBMom. Exactly what I was thinking. I've also contacted several groups to include this in the community free courses to see if they would like to add this to the agenda. Really think this could be something beneficial. I hear too many people complaining that this isn't something offered. Cross your fingers. I'd really like to see many communities get something like this underway.
Pattie_Shieh read my blog view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 7:44 AM

Sassy11, one of the best places may be your local library. I depend on my friends to teach me conversational Spanish, but then I get confused because my friends from Mexico will tell me something different from my friends who are from El Salvador. I figure I can still bumble my way through it. I try to practice, but it really has to be consistent for the education to stick!
Sassy11 read my blog
May 29, 2008 | 8:24 AM

Hi Pattie,
Thanks for that idea about the library. You are right, it has to be consistent. Several of my friends are from various regions in South America. We've been discussing this and really think it would be innovative.
mik1of3 read my blog view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 3:10 PM

That's a good idea! I'm looking into taking a class in conversational Spanish in the fall at San Jac..but at $200+, I'm gonna have to budget it in.

Free would be AWESOME! And it only seems fair.
I-RIGHT-I view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 3:13 PM

How do you say, "stand still, I've just called the INS and they're on the way to take you back" in Spanish?
p2aikj read my blog view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 4:09 PM

Hey Sassy,

I think that would be a GREAT idea. I think living in Houston, Spanish should be mandatory in our public schools just like ESL. I agree with the free part for those adults that would like to take it as well.

My kids are attending an elementary school where Spanish is part of the curriculum. They are learning more and more words each day. I believe the teacher is teaching them to speak to each other. They are only 5 and 6 so they say Hola and Adios regularly. But they know their colors, days of the weeks, months and stuff like that in Spanish already.
Sassy11 read my blog
May 29, 2008 | 5:20 PM

Mik,
Thanks for weighing in on the subject. At first I was a bit hesistant about suggesting this to folks. But, the more people I tell this to, the more folks are really positive in their reaction. Really think all of us can help get this started. All it takes is for many of us to keep requesting it.

I-Right,
You are so funny! How do you say "muy loco I-Right"....LOL

p2aikj,
Appreciate your thoughts on this subject. Really think so many of us do want to bridge the communication barrier. My thinking about this is that if many of us showed an interest in learning their language. Maybe more in the Spanish speaking communities will be willing to learn English too. They can see that all of us are trying to get along.
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