I have never been know for my Spanish speaking skills. I have been able to speak a little, but when I get into a conversation ... somewhere after Como estas? I tilt my head and say.... que?
I know some important words and phrases. I have used these several times especially while traveling to Mexico. One time when we were in Mexico, Sarah needed to use the restroom and I told her to ask a guy where the bathroom was located. As a joke, I taught her how to say "my mother is beautiful" instead of "where is the bathroom?" She went up to the man, got his attention, and promptly told him that her mother was beautiful. The man thought it was pretty funny, but she still had to pay twenty five cents to use the restroom.
Today, my Spanish skills came in handy once again. I teach a lot of Spanish speaking students. One particular 1st grade student could not keep from hitting the child next to him. I had him sit out for 5 minutes and then allowed him to go back to his computer. The lesson didn't sink in even though he kept saying, "teacher.. I be good now." After his time out he went back to his computer and five minutes later he started hitting the same child. I had him sit in the back of the class for his second timeout. Once again he started out with "teacher, I be good now." I tried to explain to him that he had to sit there longer since it was his second time.
I could tell he didn't get it. He didn't even have to say, Que? After about his tenth, "teacher, I be good now", I simple said "manana", and pointed to the computer. At that, he started to cry.
It's good to know my Spanish speaking skills are working.
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4 comments:
aw... sad story, I think I feel bad for the little kid who kept getting hit. and for you..
It is a good thing that you speak Spanish. You and my mom have really helped to translate in Mexico for us. I especially liked the Sacrament meeting "translations."
Yes, anytime you need translation services the Stockam girls won't let you down, unless we want to.
Me encanta espanol. I tried to copy you and my mom by telling Joey that "eres un pedazo de caca" means you are beautiful and to go say it to my mom. He knew from my mom's "bese mi cola" story that you shouldn't always trust another person's translations. But if I want to learn how to say anything inappropriate, I just ask my Chilean roommate. Before he came around, I only knew how to politely excuse myself to use the restroom. Now I know a few inappropriate ways that you wouldn't find very funny. If you ever need a translation, just ask me, and I can get Carlos to help if I don't understand it.
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