samedi 28 août 2010

First discouragement

Yesterday, the private lessons were very difficult for me. Although I have the best intentions of the world, my pronunciation remains typically "Quebecois" and I don't seem able of any improving at the moment. I am discouraged by the situation. The proof, I walked in front of several stores, without any taste to stop! I suddenly realized all the necessary efforts that I need to do for any advancement during my stay. 7 weeks is not so long.

First discouragement since 1 week, I believe that I had to expect it.

This morning I walked about 5 miles until Bervely Hill by Pico Blvd. I crossed a lot of kosher's persons. I believe that my camisole and my shorts were not suited if I trust the glaces of the persons which I crossed. I didn't stay for a long time! I decided to return in the shopping center that I crossed earlier. That's official, it's really difficult to manage the budget while I want to spoil me and to resist at the temptation to spend all my money for this trip! Arghh!
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  1. Sébastien28 août 2010 à 19:09

    Don't be discouraged about you accent. There is a good chance you won't lose it. I know people who have been talking in english for a long time and still have a french accent when they talk.

    What I think is, you better be able to talk correctly and be understood then to try to talk without any accent.

    Talking in english for 7 weeks will give you a good fundation from which you will always benefit.

    I think you have to get some weight off your shoulders and think of it as a initiation more than a course that will make you bilingual. You would have to stay there much more longer for that...

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  2. Anonyme29 août 2010 à 13:07

    I agree totally with Sebastien, dont be too hard on yourself.Be very positive and take it like a vacation.You wont be stressed and it will go in
    easier.
    We think of you every day.
    Courage.
    Cécile.

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  3. Anonyme31 août 2010 à 19:35

    Hi Amélie,

    Don't worry! Like Sebastien mentioned, you are not going to loose your accent in a few weeks and it doesn't really matter at this point. Get the best out of these seven weeks, enjoy yourself, work hard and you will soon notice a big improvement. Be careful with the sun and the shopping ;0).

    Guy.

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