Agree that learning a language makes a massive difference to your experience! Learning Greek has been a necessity for me, as our village neighbours are elderly and don’t speak any English. I love chatting with Sofia, who is nearly 90, even though she rolls her eyes and laughs at me sometimes! But it’s a way of learning about things like feast days and food too - the tapestry of proper life, not the superficial gloss!
I so relate to this post (especially about talking like kindergartners with your classmates!). I've been learning Greek for 2 years now and while it's really hard, it has made such a huge difference in my life here. it helps you integrate more fully and not feel confused all the time! now I'm just confused like 25% of the time haha. well done!
Agree that learning a language makes a massive difference to your experience! Learning Greek has been a necessity for me, as our village neighbours are elderly and don’t speak any English. I love chatting with Sofia, who is nearly 90, even though she rolls her eyes and laughs at me sometimes! But it’s a way of learning about things like feast days and food too - the tapestry of proper life, not the superficial gloss!
It's so true! It inadvertently becomes less about the logistical benefits of language learning and far more about integration.
I so relate to this post (especially about talking like kindergartners with your classmates!). I've been learning Greek for 2 years now and while it's really hard, it has made such a huge difference in my life here. it helps you integrate more fully and not feel confused all the time! now I'm just confused like 25% of the time haha. well done!
Ha! I completely feel that!