It’s a small World after all..
Posted by msterilinn on Apr 29, 2008
Sometimes I wonder why there is not a universal language that we all must learn to speak early on, besides our native tongue. This way we can travel anywhere and have no trouble at all communicating. In a perfect World…
Anyway, since there isn’t, I really like the idea of a Community created as a language exchange. For the purpose of connecting, discovering, and sharing, there is a place called xLingo, a Language Exchange Community. Here you will find Language Exchange partners from around the world to practice and improve your language skills, make new friends and discover new worlds. You may also create blog/flashcards, and share ideas in a chatroom/forum.
Well then… it truly is a small World after all.
To Dream of Italy…
Posted by msterilinn on Mar 1, 2008
My Dream is to visit as many exotic and mysterious places on our beautiful planet as I may before my spirit is ready to travel beyond this earthly realm. I will most certainly be doing my homework before I plan each Adventure, except those spontaneous moments when I simply cannot help myself and must travel upon a whim. Alas, if I wish to visit one of my most favourite places that I have always dreamt of, Italy, I shall have to learn to speak the Italian language for some very good reasons. First of all, one should never enter a foreign country without learning the basics of that countries language at the very minimum. Secondly, to experience your Adventure to its fullest, one will absolutely have many, many questions to ask the locals. Thirdly, it is polite to speak to ones hosts with a confidence and respect for the land and the people who inhabit it. A lack of proper communication would simply take so much away from the entire experience!
I could go on and on, but I think you get the picture. Basically, I am so very curious and wouldn’t wish to miss a thing. So when I am ready to manifest my Dream of a visit to Italy, I shall possibly explore an Italian language education website that I found online, to get me going with the basics. Any advice or helpful information forthcoming shall be most welcome!
The different languages of our World
Posted by msterilinn on Jan 31, 2008
This is one of those moments where I am feeling a bit nostalgic. My daughter and her husband are taking their three children and moving back to California. They have had a tough time of it, and felt a move would do them good. I of course feel differently, yet this is their lesson to learn, and I must respect this. We shall miss them, especially the children, as they had only been living near us for the past year. We had grown quite used to spending time with them, and I will miss them so! Perhaps soon, my daughter will learn that running away from problems is not the answer. So of course, I am looking through pictures and reliving some wonderful moments with our little ones. Did I say I am so going to miss them??
Meanwhile, we have a bit of a dilemna. Our in-laws speak very little English. Their native language is Spanish. So if we are to communicate in a good way, we shall need to learn their language, as it does not appear they are in any hurry to learn English as of yet. We do have many Spanish speaking neighbors as well, and I believe it would benefit us greatly to learn a new language. We will probably learn several other languages as well, as in our home studies we have much interest in the languages of our World. This will also help us to better understand all the different cultures of the people of this Earth.
We shall just look on the bright side. Everything happens for a reason, as there truly are no accidents. This is just another part of learning and growing for each of us, and I shall embrace the moment as always. This will truly serve to bring our family closer together and dispel the illusion of separation. For we are all connected in spirit, and should not let language be a barrier.
So… it is time to explore our options and search for some sites to learn, as in this example, the Spanish language. I prefer audio as well as video, so we shall see what more we can find to help us in this new adventure!
