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Spanish 1020
This past year has been a journey chalk full of ups and downs. Life can throw
all kinds of physical and emotional barricades at you, at the most unexpected times.
But through the thick and thin, I am able to keep myself growing through the
expansion of my own human experiences, whether good or bad. And through the
constant observations of what life is like for those I encounter, and interact with in
my day-to-day routines. We all walk such vibrant, and diverse paths in life, that I
now realize how every one person is so very unique, and special, no matter where
we come from, or who we are. If Ive taken anything specific to heart from this past
year of language learning, it would be the appreciation, and fascination Ive gained
from learning about so many colorful cultures, and communities.
Next, one of the benefits of language learning that I have seen in myself is the
fabrication of my own confidence, to modestly converse with native Spanish
speakers, to the best of my abilities. I am lucky to work in an environment that is
extremely rich with diverse people, and languages. I have learned enough Spanish to
begin speaking at a very novice level with some of my coworkers, who struggle
immensely with the English language. So I now realize how refreshing it must feel
when these people are able to speak in their native tongue, and communicate with
me, and those around them, more fluid and effortlessly. It has broadened my
communication abilities, and has allowed me to interact with those I was once
unable to communicate with.
Work Consulted
"ACTFL." What the Research Shows. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
Work Consulted
"ACTFL." What the Research Shows. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.