New Beginnings!

Life is full of new beginnings. Whether is falling in love, starting a different career path, or buying a new car, we are always starting over. My family is in the midst of new beginnings. With a baby due in a few short weeks, and a husband helping launch a business, we are starting again as a family. And just like any other new beginning, it’s an exciting, nerve-wracking, stretching time.

Learning another language is a new beginning in itself. It requires exploration into the unknown, and trust that this new investment is going to be worth the energy that you put into it. The truth is the new beginnings in our life are born from a place of adventure, and that adventure can be difficult. It can sometimes feel uncomfortable and uncertain. Learning a language, like any other venture worth pursuing, means that you have to push through the awkwardness. Over time, we learn that just like anything else, new beginnings turn into old hat if we continue on. The thrilling, anxiety-ridden first moments of a new beginning soon grow into something we are used to and comfortable with. Keep that in mind as you set out to learn another language. What feels awkward and difficult now will soon be a “normal” part of your communication. It just takes determination, trust, and time.

Here’s to new beginnings!

If you are starting your journey towards becoming a U.S. Citizen, check out this video from Andrea in front of the White House!