"im,old to learning have 58 years old"

Question

puedo tambien hacer preguntas en espanol thx.

Welcome to the forum Monreal, please try to use correct capitalization in your posts. - Yeser007, Jun 30, 2011

You're never too old, especially when it comes to learning! :) - cristalino, Jun 30, 2011

Just a guess, is your native language French? Could you be from Montreal? Please add that to your profile. - Yeser007, Jun 30, 2011

"Is 58 too old to learn a new languege?" I think that is what your trying to say. - blazinbilly252, Jun 30, 2011

Answer 1

Welcome to SD. I'm 58 too. My memory is nothing like it was when I was younger but I'm learning and really enjoy the people here.

Answer 2

Hello Monreal and Welcome to the SpanishDict forum

What does your age have to do with learning? Age is not a barrier. I am sure that there are many people here much older than you are. Age can affect the speed at which we can learn but does not prevent us from learning new things. People more than 20 years older than you have qualifed with certificates from University!

Infact, one of my friends here called Ray, from Australia, is in his 70's and he has already learnt a lot of Spanish and is one of our most enthusiatic participants both in this forum and in the Skype chats we have.

So please do not allow age to discourage you from learning ...it cannot stop you from learning Spanish but a negative attitude of: ''I think I cannot do it because I am too old now'' can be a potential barrier!

Just be patient with yourself and be realistic in the goals you set yourself for learning Spanish and you will see that you can make progress and learn it!

Please remember that we are a friendly and loving community here for each other and willing to help each other, and that of course includes You!

I would encourage you to get started by listening to our qualified Spanish teacher : Paralee Whitmire through these series of short video clips beginning with Spanish 1 for beginners

Here is the link Please click on this link with your mouse to find the lessons and get started!:

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I hope that helps

Your answers are always so thoughtful Pablo... - amykay, Jun 30, 2011

Thank you Amy I do take time to think carefully what I want to say :) - FELIZ77, Jun 30, 2011

Not only old, he has the additional handicap of speaking Strine (instead of English). - samdie, Jun 30, 2011

Feliz77, I think your mention of Ray made him "stop". jejeje - Rikko, Jun 30, 2011

Answer 3

I'm guessing that you are trying to say "I'm 58 years old, too old to learn?" and I would answer to you, "nonsense!". I am 59, tengo cinquenta y nueve años y soy principiante aquí en SpanishDict.

Hmmm, are there any French to Spanish - Spanish to French learning sites? Bet there are! :) - cristalino, Jun 30, 2011

I'm sure there are but you know they can't be nearly as good as SpanishDict:) - Yeser007, Jun 30, 2011

Answer 4

Tengo 77 años , and it is not stopping me amigo , age is not a barrier but an asset

so go for it , enjoy every moment here , put your age behind you ,look forward

to all the wonderful things happening today right here on SD.

Ray I think you mean it is Not stopping you :) lol - FELIZ77, Jun 30, 2011

I find this unbelievable Ray. Your picture makes you look around 50, but your attitude....I'd say around 25!!! - Nicole-B, Jun 30, 2011

Ray, you've got to be kidding! From all indications, I thought you're only 76!!! jejeje - Rikko, Jun 30, 2011

Thank you Feliz , I hope that was not a Freudian slip ! - ray76, Jun 30, 2011

Rikko all that glitters is not gold ! But in a few short months you may add two more years to your estimate . - ray76, Jun 30, 2011

Nicole you are too kind , it is all you young and beautiful girls that keep me young and my attitude challenged . Abrazos y besoses a todos . - ray76, Jun 30, 2011

Right back at you! - Nicole-B, Jun 30, 2011

My lucky day , thank you . - ray76, Jun 30, 2011

Answer 5

Hah! Una bola de jovenes! Live, love, laugh, learn!

We have it made amigo , go Paco go ! - ray76, Jun 30, 2011

Answer 6

¿Demasiado viejo para aprender? ¡Nunca!

Too old to learn? Never!

Answer 7

Loved the question! I am hoping you are saying, "I have been learning for 58 years and I am never going to stop learning. "

At over 55 and trying to learn Spanish again I think it will take perseverence. And a little Spansh has to be better than none at all. But we can still learn.

A secret I picked up while volunteering in a class for students of a second language at our local college. Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Enjoy the process and keep laughing, making comments and enjoying.

Answer 8

Tengo 67 años y estudio español con mucho gusto.

Answer 9

Hey! Don't take my advice if you want to reach your goals

Hehe... You always crack me up, coffee. :) - pesta, Jun 30, 2011

jeje, genail - 00494d19, Jul 1, 2011

Answer 10

I'm just a couple of years behind you.I feel the same way.Lets both try to adhere to the advice of these good people that want us to keep trying.( Honestly I don't know why they care.) Oh yeah, because they are good people.Buena suerte.

Your Vader helmet makes you look a few years younger still. It surely prevents overexposure to sunlight :) - pesta, Jun 30, 2011