Los Problemas Español

Since arriving at language school in Guatemala I have had muchos problemas español. And my dream of becoming fluent in six weeks is quickly fading...

1. I told my teacher that I was married (casada) instead of tired (cansado)

2. I told Jorge, the son of my host family, ¨me gustas muchas" (i like you alot) instead of, 'I like it alot.' This happens everyday.

3. I didn't bring enough socks. But i did learn the word for socks, 'los calcentines.'

4. Yo bailo la salsa... (badly)

5. I bought un reloj that doesn´t work, and cost alot. I now have no alarm (and no Quetzales).

6. I attended film night. The film was Bosnian. With Spanish subtitles.

7. I met another student called, 'Rachell' but I just thought that nobody could pronounce my name.

8. I turned up for all the activities because I thought I was already signed up. I wasn´t. But Rachell was.

9. I overestimated the weather (wishful thinking)

10. I arranged to spend six months interning in Buenos Aires. Pero no hablo español.

Hay muchos problemos.