You Know You’re Just About Fluent in Spanish When

…your girls check the spelling of certain words with you for their homework.

…you can explain division of polynomials (also a sign your math skills are still smokin’).

…you can just as easily speak in usted, tú, or vos.

…you know the difference between “Ya llego” (I’ll be right there), “Ya vengo” (I’ll be right back), and “Ya voy” (I’m coming).

…you understand inappropriate humor.

…you don’t switch to English when you get really mad.

…colloquialisms are part of your everyday vocabulary.

…your students aren’t sure if you speak English.

…they also no longer check with another teacher after asking you a question.

…after not speaking with a girl for months (she’s in the city doing her year of service) and finally talking to her on the phone, she exclaims, “¡Ya puedes hablar español!”