I lived in Nicaragua for nearly a year in 2006-2007. The first three weeks I went to an immersive Spanish school in Estili, a Sandinista mountain town. By the time I left I was proficient in conversational Spanish. I was so proud of myself and it was so cool because I had never learned to speak another language. Unfortunately, as soon as I got back tot the states I lost it all. But at least I know I did it once. 😁
