 Friday, 4th Dec 2009 08:03 Ashley Williams is looking to break down the language barrier at Peterborough on Saturday The Swansea City defender has revealed that - along with his girlfriend - he is learning Spanish. And that could earn him rewards this weekend as he looks set to line up along side Angel Rangel, Albert Serran and Fede Bessone in the Swans back four. A suspension for Alan Tate and an injury for Garry Monk means that Serran should come into the side at Peterborough on Saturday meaning Williams could use his new skills - although he admits that their English is better than his Spanish. “I only started learning to see if the Spanish boys were talking about me or not,” he joked with the Western Mail, before explaining: “It was actually something my girlfriend and I wanted to do. “I thought I might as well take advantage of the boys here so I can get help with my homework. It definitely looks like the lessons will help this weekend though. “If Albert does start, it will be me and the three Spanish boys so it should be interesting. “We have trained all week and we know what we are doing. “When I play with Fede, I speak Spanish with him all the time. “It has definitely helped me communicate with the Spanish boys. I can hold a few conversations and in the morning we speak in Spanish. “It’s obviously pretty basic but I can do a bit. I don’t know the set phrases for defending though, so if it’s anything important it will definitely be in English! “Their English is a lot better than my Spanish. “People have previously said I need to show more leadership,” he explained. “I have tried hard to do that and I know they look at me a bit differently now. “It’s definitely something I need to do more when the defence hasn’t really played together before. “Albert will be playing his first game of the season so I need to take more of a leadership role. “Normally me, Monks and Tatey will all chip in. “There will probably be more pressure on me when they aren’t playing. “Angel has played a lot as well, though, and Dorus is an experienced head behind us. “I’m sure between us we will work it out.” Photo: Action Images Please report offensive, libellous or inappropriate posts by using the links provided.
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