Comment allez-vous?


I've been taking a French class at AF (Alliance Français) for a couple month already now just to refresh my dusty rusty memory. I was major French before when I was in Vocational school but by the time I finish (in 3 years), and also lack of practicing, most of it has been wiped out from my brain (what a pity and sorry to all my teachers who dedicated so much of their time).

About 2 month ago, I just had a chance to practice the listening ability which proved that my French skill was terrible!! I spent 2 weeks in Switzerland and my french didn't improve much. I did catch some words that I know but not the entire conversation so when I lost my concentration then I was like 'nah...whatever'. I couldn't blame my partner for not helping but blame myself for not trying. If I've pushed myself hard enough, I could possibly do well in both french and mandarin (yeah I also took mandarin course as well in a while back but since I'm focusing on french, mandarin can wait.). Ok I will try harder from now on, I promise...oops, I already promise to Elizabeth that I will be better next time...hhmmm...C'est difficile mais je vais essayer (it's difficult but I will try.)

In my class, I can see there's a couple of student who's already familiar with the language including me. And a few people who's well prepared themself while a person like me who just only pay attention in class only but never practice at home *sigh*. But from now on, I'm setting up my mind and setting up a new attitude. I will try to practice more on my study as I promised to Elizabeth (Chris's mom) and I would certainly feel terrible if I couldn't keep my words. My teacher's named Monsieur Julien and he's so funny. The first course he took it easy and spoke more English (in his french accent) but the second course he's faster and more into french words rather than english as usual so we also have to work harder on that. The next course is coming in October and I'm gonna keep attending, of course. Switzerland, we will see again next time!

Live & Love

Yosita Anita V.

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