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Goal
Thank you for checking out my page! This year, I made a resolution to finally learn Spanish! I have been telling myself I would for years now. I decided that I would spend the next few months, the equivalent length of a college semester, studying Spanish on my own, so that I can work through the beginner level and later take an actual class when I get to an intermediate level. To fulfill my goal, I plan to: work my way through a beginning Spanish book from the library; write regularly in Spanish (roughly a paragraph or two a day); and look for ways to practice reading, speaking, and listening (Spanish-language movies, magazines, etc.)
I chose this goal because
I have been telling myself for years that I would learn Spanish, and I always seem to lose momentum. I feel like if I can get past that first stretch, I will be able to really get into a groove with it. I already speak French fluently, and I understand a lot of Spanish, but I need to practice so I will be able to speak it. Last year, I went on a trip to Spain with a group of friends, many of whom spoke Spanish and helped translate for me. I was delighted to see how much I could understand, but frustrated that I couldn't speak much. I think about all the people I could talk to- here in the Bay Area as well as in other countries- if I knew Spanish! I think about all the places I could travel to on my own without translation help from friends! This is my motivation- I want to open a big door for myself!
I'm helping because
I have gotten to know At the Crossroads by doing volunteer work for them in their office in the Mission. I became acquainted with them through One Brick, from hearing many other volunteers raving about the great work ATC does. I first went to a volunteer night last fall, and got to hear the description of their program. Homeless youth are a reality that we are constantly faced with in San Francisco, and I was excited to hear about ATC's unique way of reaching out to them. The staff really get it! They understand that a lot of the people they serve have serious trust issues and that they need to take time to build that trust before they can do anything else. The services offered are completely as the client chooses. Nothing is forced or required. Visit their website for more details- this is an incredible group!
About At The Crossroads
ATC walks the streets of San Francisco, reaching out to homeless youth and young adults on their turf. We work with young people who others have given up on, who would not get help without us. Since we started 13 years ago, we have worked with more than 5,000 youth, helping them build outstanding lives.