What's Happening in Austin

[little man]

Originally Posted by Gemme

It depends on where you are and what you're doing I suppose. Once I'm fully trained, I'll be working by myself and half our clientele speaks Spanish, so it behooves me to learn it, otherwise it could lead to misunderstandings or lost business.

a guy i used to work with recommended using rosetta stone language courses. he said it was very easy and didn't take long at all. i believe he used it for russian, chinese and aramaic languages.

[lipstixgal]

Originally Posted by little man

a guy i used to work with recommended using rosetta stone language courses. he said it was very easy and didn't take long at all. i believe he used it for russian, chinese and aramaic languages.

Really? You need spanish in Northern NJ too we have a large hispanic population..

[little man]

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

Really? You need spanish in Northern NJ too we have a large hispanic population..

i think spanish should be required as a second language here. it will give a good base for italian and french, as well.

i found a large hispanic population when i lived out east, in the mid-atlantic and even in the midwest (which also has a sizable bosnian population).

it seems to me that the folks who immigrate to the US are one up on the rest of us here....they speak two languages (at minimum) to our one. i can't understand why we (americans) are so arrogant to say "you're in america, you need to speak english". i have to wonder how many of those folks travel abroad and manage to master the native language of the places they visit.

good on you, gemme, for recognizing the need for more than standard american to sharpen your work skills...not to mention broadening your entire world.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by little man

a guy i used to work with recommended using rosetta stone language courses. he said it was very easy and didn't take long at all. i believe he used it for russian, chinese and aramaic languages.

I plan to, if I can find it on CL or secondhand. It's mondo expensive brand new.

[little man]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I plan to, if I can find it on CL or secondhand. It's mondo expensive brand new.

if you find it, let me know...i'd be willing to go half with you...my world needs to be bigger, too.

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by little man

if you find it, let me know...i'd be willing to go half with you...my world needs to be bigger, too.

You know what? I'd be a happy third on that (and go last in the rotation as well). I used to speak Spanish as a little girl and would love to again.

[Gemme]

We could study together and watch the materials together and we could quiz one another!

Too much?





Merry Christmas, Austinites!

[Ashton]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I plan to, if I can find it on CL or secondhand. It's mondo expensive brand new.

I happen to know where one can get it for free....well almost free... I'm sure we can come to some sort of agreement on a suitable payment....

[Oiler41]

Merry Christmas all you Austinites! We got snow here yesterday just in time for a white Christmas! Missing all of you, looking forward to seeing you all soon. We hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas morning and will continue to enjoy the rest of the day!

We have been to the Casino here with D's folks twice,,I'm up a grand

Today, the family gathering,,,about 40 folks! It's good to see all of D's family again! They are a great bunch!

We will be heading back home tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you fine people for New Year's Eve!

Warmest Regards and Holiday Hugs,

Glynn

[Billy]

Merry Christmas Austin folks !

[Diva]

Originally Posted by Billy

Merry Christmas Austin folks !

Merry Christmas to You, too, Mr. Princess!