okay so here is the deal:
my grandma just got here from venezuela and she doesnt speak any english, i lived in mexcio most of my life but i have been living in the united states for abou three years now and havent really practiced my spanish lately, so i hesitate everytime i want to say something to my grandma. What can i do without totally avoiding talking to her or telling her that i havent been practicing my spanish lately [they would both hurt her]
help!!!
2006-08-22 17:41:05 · 9 answers · asked by Nicole 2 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
ohh p.s. venezuelans speak spanish
just incase you didnt allready figure that out =]]
2006-08-22 17:43:59 · update #1
don't worry your abuela will be most considerate and she will understand your situation. don't let little things get to you. live life without worries.
2006-08-22 17:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Nicole..... gee honey,,, how long did you know she was going to be there,,,? Anyway,, too late to worry about it now.. just try talking to her a little at a time... She is not going to roll over on you because you are not as fluent as you were...
Next thing,,,, now that you see what has happened,, I suggest to you to practice your Spanish as much as possible... it is your heritage and you should be proud of it... I wish that I knew more languages than I do ....... or knew them more proficient....
Good luck and tell Grandma,,,,, Hola for me......
2006-08-22 18:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume that you now live in the USA. Since your grandmother is now with you in the USA, encourage her to learn English. At the same time you will strengthen your Spanish speaking skills. This provides a perfect opportunity for the both you.
By the way, admitting your shortcomings to an older relative should never cause them any hurt. Rather, it should make them proud that you admit them and want to work on fixing them.
Good luck to you! Please pass my welcome to the USA along to your grandmother.
Will D
Enterprise AL
http://www.notagz.com
2006-08-22 17:47:22 · answer #3 · answered by Will D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her it is polite and correct to speak the language of the country that you are living in.
2006-08-22 17:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by patclem2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just talk to her it will come back in no time, I am sure she would be understanding just explain it to her if you get stuck. Grandma always understands, usually no matter what.
-NmD!
2006-08-22 17:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by NoMaD! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just spend some time practiing it, soon ull b able to talk to her again
also y not try to teach her a bit of english, then she wont have to kno that u have slacked off
2006-08-22 17:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by fuzzycakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love conquers all language barriers. Be honest with her, she will probably understand.
2006-08-22 17:48:47 · answer #7 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say o well!!! if she cares just ignore her but if shes nice she shouldn't care. she should be proud of ur english
2006-08-22 17:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by meekyle22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry about it she will understand. i think she will also be happy to help you restudy
2006-08-22 17:47:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋