I remember taking french in 8th grade, that is about all I remember about that french class. If I had only paid more attention and could have seen into the future... With that said, I CANNOT SPEAK FRENCH, but I am amazed what I can do. I know enough french words and phrases that I can string a few words together to communicate to people what I want or need. That is amazing to me. Considering I have been taking french lessons off and on for a year now. I HAVE THE BEST FRENCH TEACHER; Gaelle. She is very patient with me. She has to be, because I am her worst student. I know it and admit it. I am bad about doing my homework, but I learn new stuff every week. I never would have thought that I could actually go to the sunday market and get across to the people some of the things I would like to buy. I also love the fact that most of the people I deal with will help me with learn new words, or fix my mispronunciations. Now, I still struggle terribly to hear what they are saying back. And I can hopefully get them to slow it down and repeat it again. If I look like a deer in the headlights, they feel bad for me and try and speak english and we make it work. I don't know if I will every be fluent, probably not, but I hope to continue to learn more words and phrases and be able to communicate more with the locals who here have made life more bearable.
So here is to more french words and wine. Viva la France! Oh La La!
