Spanish is like dancing.

Written a long, long time ago.

Learning a langage is like learning to dance. There's a rhythm to language, a tempo, a pace. Fluidity comes with practice. There is structure, there are rules and technicalities, but there are always exceptions. Everyone has their own twist- a different accent, an extra R or a missing S, an added hip roll or fancy arm placement. In learning a language, you get used to your partner, listening to their words and picking up on their nuances. In dancing, you listen to your partner's body and learn to follow their subtle movements. It's easier to speak with some people than it is with others. Some dance partners will make it feel easy; chemistry is natural. Others take more time, or it's just not there at all. I find few things are more rewarding than busting a move on the dance floor with a partner that's right there in the groove with me. Walking away from a successful conversation in my second language brings the same sense of accomplishment.

I hope I can keep up this tempo in the States,
K