Comments on: Speaking Three Languages

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:53:41 +0000

Si, es muy, muy verdad.

By: Marty

Marty — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:08:33 +0000

Have college entrance requirements changed since I retired? I thought American Universities required 2 yrs. of a foreign language to get into their B.A. programs? If that’s true, then there are A LOT OF AMERICANS here that at one time took foreign language, I know I did in high school and college. I think it’s some what of a misconception that American’s only speak English.
ALSO, your ocmments about people should learn the language in the country in which they live, ALSO WORKS BOTH WAYS–it can apply to others
living in America that don’t attempt to learn
English, which is quite the case with the adults that come here. Many rely on their children to communicate for them as well as take on an “adult” almost parental role in the household which is very unfair & unfortunate for the child or children–too much responsibility & pressure put on them. Es muy verdad, no?

By: Jonathan (in Boquete)

Jonathan (in Boquete) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:17:11 +0000

Hey Chris!
Carrie and I are actually in Boquete for the next week and a half, house-sitting at David and Cora’s. Would be great to get together with you some time and see how you’re doing and hear about all you’ve been up to!
Jonathan

By: Jonathan (in Boquete)

Jonathan (in Boquete) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:15:38 +0000

Hey Charly!
Glad the electricity has stayed on!
We definitely are enjoying our travels. We’re actually in Boquete for the next week and a half, house-sitting for some friends who live here. Sure would love to get back to Bocas… don’t know if it will happen right now though… So much of the world to see still, and we’re really enjoying a quiet place to be living and working for the next couple of weeks up in the hills.

By: Bocas Charly

Bocas Charly — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:12:41 +0000

Guys, how true!! I totally support your stance on learning the language of the country!!
It also greatly increases your ability to assimilate into the culture!! I sure do love Bocas, but sometimes, I do get a little frustrated because there IS so much English spoken here, that it almost negates my NEED for Spanish!!
Hey, we have only had a couple of black outs since you left!
Hope your travels are going well.
Charly

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:35:44 +0000

So true and by not learning the language people are missing out on so much culture and information and friendship.
chris