This week I did not meet with my language partner because of scheduling difficulties. Instead I spent a lot of time on Duolingo, finding Hindi Discovery Channel videos to watch, and practicing Hindi with my fiance.
Interpersonal communication progress is slow, but it is going. I seem to progress faster when I talk with my fiance because, besides just giving me extra practice, I am more comfortable with him than anyone else, and so I am more willing to take language risks. This week I was able to speak 95% Hindi (very context heavy) for probably 20-30 minutes. I was able to tell him a short story that happened that day, tell him about an app that I want to get on my phone, and talk with him about various snack foods.
I met this week's Duolingo goal! I have also returned to Mango lessons after a couple weeks off, and they seem much easier now! I do Duolingo lessons in bed first thing in the morning and last thing at night - it has replaced my social media habit and I am much happier for it. I attached a screenshot of my current Duolingo tree.
My goals for this week:
Duolingo: get the next five lessons up to level 2
Mango: complete chapter 7 (transportation and payment)
Interpersonal communication: I'm not sure what goal. It may come to me.
Other: check out at least one Hindi Discovery Channel video
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