Anyway... I am learning two languages.

The first is Arabic, which, after a few days of being taught, I'm catching on and understanding how to write it and read some (though reading it takes me much, much longer and then I don't always get it right). And, I forget to go from right to left... But, I at least understand how to form words now, even though I have to refer back to my paper a lot. I was told that it will take a good five to seven years to learn it. I bore quickly, so, we'll see.

The second, is Czech. I used to know a little when I was younger, because my grandma, great aunt, and aunt used to speak it to me all the time, but, as time has passed, I have forgotten it. This is coming much easier to me, because of that, and is a lot easier to learn than Arabic.

Anyway... I have always wanted to learn at least three languages, other than English, in my life. So, I'm doing it. Just thought I'd share...

Czech is real useful.

We have about a million Czechs running around.

I can say a few things in Russian because Alex told me to say them. I'm not sure what they all mean.

Oh, and what happened to learning Spanish, Heather? You told me you'd like to learn, I was set to help, but no. Now you have to learn a more useful language like Czech.

YES! Languages are great! I have a Czech dictionary at home, but I don't know how to pronounce things. I was a crazy kid and wanted it because Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) used to be my favorite country.

Moonbeam said:

It is certainly fun to say...

I had an argument with my World Civ teacher Mr. Cox last year because he couldn't pronounce it and I kept correcting him.

BattierBeMyDaddy said:

Yeah... well, I know very little Spanish from taking it in high school and I was all set to learn when you were helping me. I do need to add a third to my list. I can make it Spanish! The good thing about learning these two together is that they are so different that I can't get confused!

And, the Czech probably won't be useful unless speaking to my dad or my aunt... but, hey, it would be nice to know the language of that side of my family, right? I guess I could always go there and see the rest of the family and I'd know how to talk to them! Make a trip out of it when I'm done.

AzureStar said:

I'm making a book for Spanish II now, Feather Louise. We have to, it's our final project. I will send you a copy when I'm finished.

It is very good. Mr. Artiga, he helps me...

BattierBeMyDaddy said:

Please, send me a copy. You're still in love with my future husband I see...

AzureStar said:

I thought you were going to marry my Canadian because he has a golden "pee thing?"

BattierBeMyDaddy said:

Oh, right. There is that. Well, I'm not all for marriage anyway. I'll just have them both as guy "friends".



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[This message was edited Sat Apr 26 14:27:23 PDT 2003 by AzureStar]

AzureStar said:

You just want all my men. You want my wonderful Spaniard and my golden-cocked Canadian.

You can't have everything, Louise.

BattierBeMyDaddy said:

I know, I know. But, you offered them to me. Now you're taking them away. What's the janitor at your school looking like?

AzureStar said:

Well, he's in his late 50s and his name is Phillip.

Then, there's the Middle School janitor who is a midget. He goes up to my waist about, which means he'd never have to go down too far to... err, go down.

You'll never succeed... I'll see to that. MUAHAHAHAHA!

BattierBeMyDaddy said:

Ooooh, Philip sounds nice. I once dated a Philip.

Lammastide said:

I will succeed!

AzureStar said:

Of course you will. Best of luck, and an interesting selection, if I might say.

Arabic is cool. similar in many ways to Hebrew.
Make sure you learn the spoken language and not the written one, because there's a HUGE difference there.

Chci te libat.

LIBEJ ME.









Co se deje?

MissCute said:

Hazte cojer.
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SexGod said:

Chcete libat? (Is that right?... if so, Dobra!)

Libej te? (I must not be that far yet... if this means what I think it does... perhaps it goes along with the first thing you said, if so, Dobra!... if not, ummm... help.)


Nula... jak se mate?


How'd I do?



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[This message was edited Sat Apr 26 18:30:12 PDT 2003 by AzureStar]

Jak se mate, Azure?

Did I spell that right?

My husband is Slovak, and essentially speaks/writes Czech, so if you want a pen pal, let me know.

... way to kick some ass...

Good luck with both Azure!! Let us know how you get on!!

Good Luck!

tackam said:

Ahoj...

Mam se dobre, dekuji. Jak se mate?

Dam ti vedet, dekuji.

And, thanks you guys... I'll let ya know how I do.

Good luck Azure Star, most of all...enjoy it

Learning a foreign language is 1 of the best things a person can EVER do for self. You don't learn only the language, but also the culture, & a different way of thinking. Ultimately, you learn to appreciate things outside of your "normal circle" of life & you come to appreciate certain things about your own language & culture that you wouldn't have appreciated otherwise.


As most Americans are unfortunately & notoriously

MONOLINGUAL

there should indeed be a law requiring all US citizens to become fluent in at least 1 foreign language. In fact, this won't need to become a law, because within the next 100 years the US will be essentially bilingual anyway..


Here's 1 joke about Americans & foreign languages, in case you haven't heard it:

What do you call someone who speaks 3 languages?
- Trilingual.

What do you call someone who speaks 2 languages?
- Bilingual.

What do you call someone who speaks only 1 language?
- AMERICAN.

Every time I tell this joke to someone from another country, they get a good laugh out of it & say "well, yeah.. that's pretty much true!"


GOOD FOR YOU, Azure, that you are motivated to learn about languages & cultures "foreign" to your own. Stick with it, & it will pay off in more ways than you can possibly imagine.

I know this from personal experience.

This is great Az...

I am finally learning bits and pieces of Spanish...