"Mom," Neva asked one day, "if you speak français, how come I can't?"
While I used to be almost fluent -- French immersion classes through elementary and secondary school, plus a 3-month student exchange in France -- I haven't had occasion to use French much since University. I think I'd have to be immersed again to regain my knowledge.
"Well, just because I learned to speak French, doesn't mean you would be born knowing how to speak it. And Daddy and I don't speak French to each other so you couldn't pick it up."
"Can you teach me to speak français someday?" she asked.
"Oh boy," I muttered.
"What does that mean?!"
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Kathleen Gunther
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