2 Years!

Wow, it's been 2 years since I started this blog. Back then I knew a few words of French. I had about (and still do)15 French instruction books (mostly bought in thrift stores for about $1 each). Now I was on my own & it was tough to learn a language, mainly because there was no one to discipline me, and being that I am a somewhat lazy person, I needed to come up with something to help me learn. So i came up with the idea of posting just a little phrase or lesson everyday, write it down on a piece of paper & carry it around with me all day long, constantly looking at it, repeating it to myself all day long. Did it work? Well I believe it did. While I would still consider myself a beginner, I can safely say that if I went to France, I could wander around & be able to ask questions, ask directions, buy things etc. While I'm sure that my French won't be perfect, I think I can at least not feel totally helpless & have to hope that I run into English speaking people there. Plus, I want to show respect to the people who live there, by showing I am at least trying to communicate in their language. Have I remembered everything I've posted? No. But I do remember most of it, and have learned more French in the last 2 years than I've ever done before. It may be that I'll continue learning for the rest of my life. I know I will never be fluent, but I'm having fun trying. & that's the whole point of the blog -to have FUN! Thanks to all the people who made comments, who have helped, & who thankfully caught any mistakes I might have made over the past 2 years. Merci beaucoup! -Roy