I came across this while messing about on the internet this afternoon, and it made me smile and think of fellow SSIW’ers!
While it is about learning Spanish, I would say the experiences cross over to speaking any new language.
The last point seems especially relevant to me at the moment - having move house recently I find myself surrounded by Welsh speakers - nothing but positive you would think. Unfortunately, while they all seem to understand me, I seem to NOT understand almost all responses to my attempts at Welsh. But, plough on I will - after all, 18 months ago I wouldn’t have understood me
Where have you got to with the course? You may find that the accelerated listening exercises in the new Level 1 will be helpful in improving your understanding of your neighbours
I had finished level 2, although I am fairly certain I missed bits/didn’t understand some points fully in the mad rush that was my life at the end of last year. I have been debating whether to crack on with course 3 or go back and see what I missed from course 2! will have a look at the listening courses though, I need to hear more Welsh I think, and neither S4C nor Radio Cymru have been holding my interest
Definitely better off pushing on than revisiting - but you might find that the new Level 1 is more fun than Course 3 (which is a slightly clunky way to go through the short form for verbs) - and also gets you ready for the accelerated listening
And do you know Steve, it is entirely true It’s amazing how far my Welsh has come, and all thanks to SSIW as I haven’t used any other medium! Well, my children help me too, but not in an entirely contructive way
Thanks Aran, I will do both - plan for tonight, go home and download first of both sets!
It’s amazing how far my Welsh has come, and all thanks to SSIW as I haven’t used any other medium! Well, my children help me too, but not in an entirely contructive way 