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Old 4th Oct 2008, 14:07
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BelArgUSA
 
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De acuerdo con vós, Lightheart.
xxx
tonker - a typical child, and teenager, can learn to communicate in 3 months.
After 6 month, they will speak fluently, and master language after 1 year.
Including the local accent...! They probably will teach you at home...
xxx
When I settled in Buenos Aires, at 49 of age, I did quite good after 3 months.
Asking my way around, ordering in restaurants, conversations in pubs with locals.
Of course, I "immersed" myself with the language.
Newspapers, television, tango song lyrics, Asterix cartoon books for kids.
And a little dictionary in my pocket... ¡Momentito Che! - ¿Puedo mirar aca?
Then I met my wife, she was my best teacher. Included all dirty words.
She spoke no English whatsoever, except YES and NO...
After 1 year, I could insult every cab driver in Lunfardo, the city's dialect.
15 years gone by, I sometimes forget English, and think in Castellano.
Your kids will appreciate the opportunity, even if it will be hard the first weeks.
xxx
Now moving to retire in Brazil, and age 64, learning Portuguese...

Happy contrails
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