Que Pasa Ya'll

I absolutely have to learn Spanish. I've been living in Southern California my entire life, but I never picked up the language. I know a few curse words here and there, and I know how to ask where the bathroom is, but that's about it.

I'm a tutor for an organization that services students throughout LA County. Specifically, we help kids who have low scores on the state exams. Many of the students are children of immigrants, whose ability to speak English is very limited. To adapt to them and to be able to relate to them better, I need to learn Spanish.

I just got off the phone with one parent who had to put one of the children on the phone to translate the conversation. If I am going to be a teacher in Los Angeles County, this is going to be something I'll have to face on a regular basis.

Being bilingual helps on the job too. I see so many job postings asking for bilingual candidates. I'll be way more marketable if I learn Spanish.

I see what my next venture is.

Adios,

BGI