A few questions for you all.
Why did you want to learn Espanol? How long have you been learning it?
And how long do you think itll take for me to become 'perfect' at it.
This may sound stupid, but im so serious about Learning this language (ive been learning for the past 9 years, but only this year have I put effort into it) that ive actually changed the language on ALL of my electronics. So I have 'forced' myself to have to know the words, it actually helps! EVERYTHING is in espanol, and Ive learned so much in the past 4 weeks because of this!
Anyway...
¿Puede responder a mis preguntas, por favor?
4 Answers
Scott said:
The reason I want to learn it is that God is calling me an a missionary to a Spansh speaking country. How great it is when all tribes, tounges, and nations glorify God and magnify His name in their own language.
This is great Scott, their will be many opportunities for you to serve when you become more fluent in Spanish. I would suggest that you look for some short term missionary work. It will take only a week or two of your time, but you will be amazed at how much you will pick up during that time. I can honestly say that what I learned on my most recent one week missions trip was equivalent to about six months of home study. I can hardly wait for my next opportunity.
There are also some great language schools in Mexico and Costa Rica for when you get closer to your goal. 
I used to learn French some time ago, and was wondering what to do - give it up or start learning again. But this year I was in Spain and noticed that with my some French and English knowing it is not very difficult to learn Spanish. Another thing is that I wanted to learn it all by myself! (Because I am still at university and don't have a lack of lectures.) So now it's about 6 weeks when I'm learning from the internet. I discovered Spanish movies, very beautiful music and literature. It didn't affected me so much when I read translations! Now I even don't know what the real reason for studying was, because everyday this language seems and sounds more beautiful to me. At first I could understand nothing, but now I hear the music and can retell the bigger part of lyrics. This month I should know if I'll go to Erasmus to Spain. If yes, learning time will definitely become shorter and even more interesting.
I live in Montana, where there is almost no one that speaks Spanish so it would seem kind of weird that I would want to learn it. The reason I want to learn it is that God is calling me an a missionary to a Spansh speaking country. How great it is when all tribes, tounges, and nations glorify God and magnify His name in their own language.
I have only been learning dos meses but love it and am learning a lot.
I don't know how long it will take to become fluent. It is a good question.
Why did you want to learn Espanol? How long have you been learning it?
I want to be able to return to work and serve in the Dominican Republic and wherever else the doors open in Mexico or other parts of Latin America. I also want to improve my communication skills with several of my Spanish speaking friends. It would also be nice to make some new friends.
And how long do you think itll take for me to become 'perfect' at it.
I think it takes a life time and then some to be "perfect" with any language. However, if you work consistently you will, begin to be able to communicate your basic needs within the first year. Eventually, you will be able to understand and communicate with ease. I honestly don't think it is possible to be truly fluent unless you either communicate with Spanish speaking people daily or better yet, spend an extended period of time in a Spanish speaking country.
