I used to speak German, when I lived there as a child. I was taught German and English.
I haven’t used German in 30 years. So. It’s lost somewhere in the depths of my brain, I guess.
If you visit the Carolinas Gulla Geechee is nice to know. I can understand it, but can’t really speak it. Ironically. Gullah folks are the same, in reverse. They can understand English, but can’t seem to speak it. Body language, voice inflection, and tone help. You kind of just struggle when you run across them. But. As with most natives, they are very friendly and don’t seem to mind the language gap.
English speakers from other places, seem to have no clue what’s going on. They think GG people are mentally ill.
Charlestonians have some Ghee Chee sayings, and vocabulary.
Some Southern accents are so thick, other’s can’t understand them… I find it amusing…
I have a rudimentary understanding of Spanish. One of my sisters, and a brother are half Puerto Rican. So they, and they’re kids speak Spanish. But. When they talk fast, I get lost quick.
That, and the fact that the US is indeed getting a massive influx of Latino people (welcome,) result in me answering Spanish. That’s the second language I would want to master.
For those jellies who know me. Yes. You’re probably hoping that I will first master English… Be patient. I’m doing my best….