Anyone taking Spanish?

Fun2, BSN, RN · Aug 27, 2005

Did you teach English in Spanish?
Katie

Well, basically, but was not a teacher. lol I was the ESL (English as a Second Languge) assistant. The teacher's daughter was very ill throughout one whole school year, so I did most of the teaching. Even when there was a sub, I ended up doing the teaching 95% of the time.

But....that's a whole different ballgame. They are trying to learn English....lol However I did enjoy it, I would spanish practice on my spanish too. If one of them asked "¿Puedo usar el baño?", or another question I'd make them ask me in English. If I knew they did not know how to say it, for example the new students, I'd say it in English, then make them repeat it in English.

That was just my "I need to get out of the house, and I need insurance" days. lol It wasn't worth the money I actually brought home to deal with the dept. head. She and I clashed, but the students were so enjoyable.........most of the time!

:rolleyes:

lexcourben · Aug 27, 2005

Here's a page to help with typing accent marks! :)
http://www.conted.und.edu/Bbsix/courses/TypeSpanish.html
It has both Windows ALT #s and Mac Options, as well as how to write accents using MSWord.

Fun2Care,

You're a fountain of information. :chuckle Thanks for the link.

Fun2, BSN, RN · Aug 27, 2005

Fun2Care,
You're a fountain of information. :chuckle Thanks for the link.

lol....yw :)

lalajenn · Aug 28, 2005

Thanks! I think the Spanish for Healthcare Professionals will come in handy. I wish I could remember all of my French. My mom took Spanish in high school and she was talking to me a little in Spanish and I was like what did you say and I just answered her in French. :chuckle But than of course she had no idea what I was saying. lol I am amazed at people who know more than 3 languages. You would think it would get confusing.

I took Spanish, French and Russian in High School. I am amazed at how little I remember (it WAS 18 years ago ) I think being fluent in Spanish will be helpful as an RN.
I might end up taking a "Spanish for Healthcare Professionals" course.
Keep us posted on your course :)

lalajenn · Aug 28, 2005

I tried to learn German while I lived in Germany and it was quite hard. There were some really long words. I knew the basics though which helped when we went out on the economy. Learning Latin, I would think, would really help in the medical field since so many words come from the Latin language.

Fluent (bi-lingual) in German, 9 years French (all through elementary and HS), two years Latin... now teaching myself Spanish.
Once you know a couple, it is amazing how the other languages all have similarities, and it all falls into place so easliy ! French and Spanish have MUCH in common... as do Italien and Spanish.
German.. well, that's kinda out there on its own.. :chuckle .. and just grateful I never had to actually "learn" that one.
But yes.. here in the US, Spanish is the one which will benefit you
most.
So what the heck.. I'll learn it, too !

lalajenn · Aug 28, 2005

Me too!! lol When they start speaking really fast though, I am lost! I can lose people though when I speak because I can talk really fast. lol Good luck with your class!!!

It's funny though, since I signed up for the class I've been paying attention more when I hear it being spoken around me. :chuckle

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Aug 28, 2005

I tried to learn German while I lived in Germany and it was quite hard. There were some really long words. I knew the basics though which helped when we went out on the economy. Learning Latin, I would think, would really help in the medical field since so many words come from the Latin language.

You BET !!! The root language, to be sure.

Also GREAT mind stimulator... very good math prep.