Will I be fluent in Spanish after studying abroad for four months?
I’ve studied Spanish freshman to junior year, but it didn’t fit into my schedule senior year so I may have forgotten lots. However, I still remember the basics and I’m sure that once I refresh my memory it’ll catch on again
I’m planning on studying abroad for four months, where I’d live in a homestay with a non-English speaking family and also take intensive courses. Would four months be enough to become fluent? (and by fluent I mean able to hold a fluid, decent conversation and be able to understand most.. of course not to the extent of being able to pass as a native)
thanks
Fluent, doubtful. Proficient — IF you are willing to work and do things right. One of those things is avoiding English as much as possible! That includes chatting, phone calls, etc. The more you use English, the less you will learn Spanish! In some cases, one hour of interaction in your native language will cost three days of immersion.