Translation of alongside in German

Sometimes you forget one word and this makes the entire sentence sound differently. That means that you need to read each email before sending it twice at least if you want to be on the safe side every time.
The differences between Italian and Spanish are very small. But I see that you speak Spanish better than I speak English. It is still far from perfect, but that is already a start.
I am really glad, Eddy! But I am flying to Switzerland (for work and for the Euro 2008). When are you coming again? If it is not too much to ask, we'll meet now and then watch the game between Holland and France.