Learning a new language in later life is apparently good for keeping your mind sharp.
While it’s too late to keep mine sharp, I’m hoping to learn enough Dutch so I can have conversations at our next family reunion with those of my cousins who don’t speak English.
With luck, the ole brain might sharpen up a bit in the process. 🙂
To that end, I just ordered Rosetta Stone’s TOTALe: Dutch Level 1-3 Set.
I’ll keep you posted on how it works out. Maybe even make a few videos of me trying to roll my R’s and do the guttural G’s (attempts at which my family now always laughs).
Wish me luck!!
That’s cool, Ros! Lately, I had been thinking of learning French. I’ve looked into the Rosetta Stone once, but haven’t purchased.
Yes, please keep us updated on how it works for you. Good luck!
Lynne
wow rosalind. Good luck! How old are your cousins? I’m Dutch and I know that any kid from the age of 12 will speak some english in Holland. Dutch is not easy to learn and you will find that if you go to Holland, most people will automatically speak in english to you. We are usually not very patient with learners, so many find it frustrating to speak dutch as a foreigner in Holland. Honestly, if I were you I would learn a language that far more people speak. There is only 18 million of us dutchies.
However, if you need some practice, let me know!
Hi Sylvia,
Thanks for the warning and the offer of practice. 🙂 I’ve been hearing Dutch all my life, so it shouldn’t be too terrible. At least I’m hoping it won’t be. 🙂
Cheers,
Ros
Rosalind, Welkom in Holland. Ik wens je hier alvast veel plezier.