Enough with the English
Alright, yesterday I drew a line in the sand. I made some good progress during my first month, but want to do better. I love Spanish and enjoy learning it. The biggest obstacle in my way is the segmentation of my day. I spend the morning learning Spanish in class and practicing. But in the afternoon, I have time to eat and hang out with people from Europe and the US. This often leads to dialogue in English. Not any more. I will not speak English unless absolutely necessary. I need to keep a continuous train of thought in Spanish in order to improve. Even if it means fewer friends, it’s a choice I have to make. I will not leave Argentina being mediocre or wishing I had worked harder–this happens to way too many people. Things will be easier once I’m more fluent and have an easier time making Argentine friends. In the meantime, I have to remember my primary purpose for being here.
