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š¬ Can speak: English, German
š¤ Needs to improve: Spanish
š About me
I am a retired university professor of German. I taught historical linguistics at London and Cambridge Universities and retired early in 2010. I have also taught English as a foreign language. Iām looking for Spanish conversation of an intermediate/advanced level. My wife and I own a house in Fuerteventura, where we travel two or three times a year. I can offer English and German conversation. I'm interested in languages and also know French, Italian, Latin, and a few others with varying degrees of fluency. My hobbies are writing novels and classical music, especially organ and choral music. I spend most of my time writing creatively, researching about German language and literature and English church history.
š® 3 interesting facts about the United Kingdom
1 - The "Changing of the Guard" ceremony at Buckingham Palace is a popular attraction, showcasing the royal guards" precision and pageantry.
2 - The UK has a long history of royalty, with a lineage that can be traced back over a thousand years.
3 - The UK has a strong tradition of horse racing, with famous races like the "Grand National" and the "Cheltenham Gold Cup."