A Language Exchange

Have you ever wanted to learn another language? I sure have. I have always wanted to learn Spanish and I would really like my children to learn it too. I'm excited because I think we might get that chance.

I just got back from a planning meeting for a new English and Spanish language exchange program that is going to be offered at my church. Every Thursday, people within my community are going to begin meeting together in an effort to teach each other their native language. English speakers will be partnered with Spanish speakers and they will work together to learn the language that is foreign to them. Those that speak Spanish will teach Spanish to the English speakers and those that speak English will teach English to the Spanish speakers. It is truly an exchange of languages.

I believe that this is a wonderful thing and I'm very excited about it! It is a great way to bridge the gap between two cultures and bring people together within the community that otherwise would probably never come together. It is a wonderful opportunity for a community to help each other and hopefully build friendships as well.

I can't wait until next week! I'm excited about the opportunity to get to know some people from a different culture and hopefully provide them with a glimpse into ours. My whole family is going to be participating in this and I'm hoping all four of us will be able to learn Spanish as a result. At the very least, I am sure that we will be blessed by the new people we meet and hopefully bless them in return.