Spanish

I remember I had a senior colleague advised me to learn Spanish. It's the most widely spoken language around the globe. He's Spanish by the way. 

I pondered for a long while. Okay, I said to him, yes I will. In my heart, was thinking I should learn French first then Spanish... Well, I've regretted... none I had picked up. I did only on self-study for French with the help of then cassettes, now Cd, iPods, podcasts...

When I was in overseas I would turned on the French channel. I believe in listening comes first before one is able to speak :)

It isn't an easy language that I could pick up using my simple techniques, but im still trying. ..So that's French & I.

Back to Spanish.

In early Aug this year, for the first time in my life, Ive encountered Spanish! 

Being mixing with Spaniards and exploring the culture, the food, the Spanish way! Unbelievable! 

The best part was, I went around saying "oui" instead of "si" lol! I laughed at myself.

Gracias! The most basic & magical word, how many actually get it right? I was pronouncing it wrongly all these years, guess many non native speakers made the same mistake...

I had an foc crash course in Spanish over a Chinese meal one afternoon with Susan. Was all so glad that we both made an effort for the catch up...her house was an hour away to The Bear! Lol

Here we go! Love this lady, she's a gem & one kind soul! She assisted me all the way at Barajas airport even though she needs to prepare for a job interview. Never I would forget the moments I had with her! It was as if she's God sent :)

Muchos Muchos Gracias!

Soon after that, we mutual swop our contacts. 

I met her on my 4th day stay in Madrid, before flying off to Venezuela on Air Europa! 

It was a real challenge to be in a non English speaking country! 

Haiho!

On my 2nd entry into Madrid in Oct for 2weeks. I met another sweet lady, Gabriella.