I am SUPER excited! My teenage homeschooled son has taken an interest in learning a foreign language. I have spent years trying to impress upon him the importance of learning another language, with little success.
We live in Florida where both English and Spanish abound. Naturally, I tried to persuade my boy to learn Spanish, as I consider it useful for our location. Granted, he has tried to learn the language but with little enthusiasm or success. And quite frankly, I have not set the best example for him when it comes to foreign languages. Shucks, I have a hard enough time working with English. My southern roots run too deep, making a slow drawl more my speed. But I digress.
Lucky for me, my teen has reached an age where members of the opposite sex make an impression on him. A BIG impression! I consider this fortuitous because I can use this attraction to encourage a new learning direction. Evil homeschool Mom strikes again!
Recently, my boy has taken a shine to a young lady who speaks both French and English. Wouldn't you know, he is far more receptive to learning a new language now? Time for a stroll through Amazon; foreign language instructions, please.
Thankfully, Amazon offers daily deals. And I happen to have unused gift card balances earned through reward apps and earning websites. Talk about a perfect combination! Sales plus gift card balances equal one very inexpensive foreign language course. A whopping $25 out of pocket for me for Rosetta Stone - French - Level One. Happy dance time!
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