Bilingual Track
I am glad to have chosen to study in Section C, the bilingual section. Before arriving, I was a proficient but non-native speaker, and I imagined that I would speak more and more Spanish as time went by, as I felt more and more comfortable. During first term, I spoke in Spanish at every opportunity. And my Spanish improved. I’ve gone from being functional in Spanish to being more expressive in Spanish—at times, I feel more comfortable saying something in Spanish than in English!
At the same time, I’ve come to appreciate the chance to speak in English, to relate to friends and colleagues in my native language. My Spanish is there when I need it, so I can indulge in English and the rich nuances of meaning it affords me.
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