Hi all,
I have a language learning question. I would benefit from learning Spanish for my job. We have a very large Spanish-speaking population in my area. It's not necessary, but would be very helpful. I work in health care. My kids have done some Spanish several different times but have never quite gone past the colors-numbers-how are you? stage.
Recently, they have wanted to start learning French, and have had an opportunity to begin learning some, and they want to do more. I always thought it would be great to learn a language together, try to talk in that language around the house, maybe even plan a vacation in the future!
I took a lot of French in high school and college, and so that comes more naturally to me. So, do you think if we try learning French at home, and I try learning some Spanish for my job at the same time, am I defeating myself by trying to learn two languages at once? Or should I just try to convince my family to learn some Spanish with me for now and save French for later on in the year? Just looking for some perspectives from anyone who has language learning opinions or experience, either with your kids or on your own.
I am asking because I am considering purchasing a Rosetta Stone program, because they are having a sale right now before Christmas. I think my ten yr old would really like it (he has done the Spanish level 1 before and liked it), but I am trying to decide whether to buy French or more Spanish. Spanish is more practical for our area, but French sounds more fun and new to him right now, because he has been doing the beginner-level kid Spanish classes since he was very little. My 5 year old would probably go along with whatever!
Thanks!
I have a language learning question. I would benefit from learning Spanish for my job. We have a very large Spanish-speaking population in my area. It's not necessary, but would be very helpful. I work in health care. My kids have done some Spanish several different times but have never quite gone past the colors-numbers-how are you? stage.
Recently, they have wanted to start learning French, and have had an opportunity to begin learning some, and they want to do more. I always thought it would be great to learn a language together, try to talk in that language around the house, maybe even plan a vacation in the future!
I took a lot of French in high school and college, and so that comes more naturally to me. So, do you think if we try learning French at home, and I try learning some Spanish for my job at the same time, am I defeating myself by trying to learn two languages at once? Or should I just try to convince my family to learn some Spanish with me for now and save French for later on in the year? Just looking for some perspectives from anyone who has language learning opinions or experience, either with your kids or on your own.I am asking because I am considering purchasing a Rosetta Stone program, because they are having a sale right now before Christmas. I think my ten yr old would really like it (he has done the Spanish level 1 before and liked it), but I am trying to decide whether to buy French or more Spanish. Spanish is more practical for our area, but French sounds more fun and new to him right now, because he has been doing the beginner-level kid Spanish classes since he was very little. My 5 year old would probably go along with whatever!
Thanks!
). Dd#1 had the option of Spanish or French in 7th grade. Spanish is more useful here and she's taken a little Spanish in the past, but she was more interested in French. She's taking French. I agree with the others who said that something the child is interested in is a better choice.
