Brent Peters 🌏 The Digital Global Citizen
@thedigitalglobalcitizen.com
Everything language & culture #langsky Talking about: - Learning another language - Adopting a second culture - Living the international life I’ve studied over 50 languages - some a little, some a lot I believe in human unity & coffee ☕️
When you love languages, even the tag from your new t-shirt can be a gold mine #langsky #languagelearning #language
Learning a language is the result of many small efforts repeated consistently over time. If you don’t yet have daily habits to support your learning, I invite you to start building some :) #linguistics #language
7 Daily Habit Ideas to Practice a Language
Learning a language is the result of many small efforts repeated consistently over time. If you don't yet have daily habits to support your learning, I invite you to start building some.
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One thing I absolutely love about #langsky is that you can post about any language at all — and someone here will have more information or a personal experience. The collective knowledge is impressive.
C-3PO has never received enough credit #langsky
Culture and practicality aside, I’m absolutely fascinated with symbols. Abstract symbols that have meaning by popular consensus. And the speed and grace with which human beings can learn to employ those symbols to convey basic needs and complex thoughts It’s incredible #langsky
More show & tell A book I purchased in the Czech Republic in the Autumn of 2000 on a business trip A book on the city of Jindřichův Hradec (Jindřich’s Castle). German: Neuhaus (ironically) Many Czech cities also have German names Following each chapter in Czech is a German translation. #langsky
Learn a language Erode a barrier #langsky
We are all born into a box The dimensions of each personal box is defined by the era, language, culture, nationality, etc into which the individual is born We don’t have to stay in that box. We can learn about other times, other nations, learn other languages and absorb other cultures 🌍 #langsky
Languages are academically interesting And they provide opportunities. But I view language learning as a personal path, also. A small way in my microcosm to foster tolerance, unity and understanding A constant reminder that people are important outside of the sphere into which I was born #langsky
Is there a strategy in language learning that has really made a difference for you? A known method or tool, or something that you discovered for yourself. Something that has yielded unexpected impact? Something you think deserves more attention? For me it’s been minimal sentence pairs #langsky
Words are mysterious. They really are. #langsky
Have trouble with a point of grammar? 1) Familiarize yourself with the rule 2) Create 3 examples 3) Practice these examples until they are a part of you You can add more examples. Review the rule and examples together daily. It won’t take long. It works. ⭐️ #langsky
Don’t worry too much about the language you “should” study. People will fill you with ideas about what the “right” language is - for making money, because it’s perfect for some reason, because of a trend… The one that speaks to your heart and holds your attention is the right language #langsky
If you’ve studied another language for very long at all, you’ve likely already had many amazing experiences. Remember those as motivation. There are many more to come. And feel free to share a one here, if you like. Help motivate others. #langsky
Speaking the same language as someone does not guarantee that all of the troubles between you will be solved. But if you don’t share a language, you can’t even begin #langsky
Thought this is worth sharing. If you’ve studied languages long enough & broadly enough you’ve probably encountered all of these 🤣 Disturbing yet hilarious And a reminder that sometimes discussions of “language” are really disguised discussions about race/ethnicity #langsky
Sonja Lang tokipona.org@tokipona.org · last yr.ni la sina pilin seme? youtu.be/ZUFibBEFsLI
Listening to: BBC Pashto service on 6195 kHz 01:19 GMT #langsky #shortwave #radio #pashto
I know many people have very practical reasons for learning another language But in general, to me, the act of learning someone else’s language is a vote from the heart for a world where see each other as equals, worthy of attention and where we find joy in differences of human expression #langsky
If you’ve studied another language and stopped, here is you invitation to restart. Do be intimidated by how much time has passed or how much you think you’ve forgotten. You’ll be amazed at what comes back to you. The mind is good at generating false obstacles. Go for it #langsky
Why learn another language? What other “hobby” has such potential payoff? You gain passage to another culture, history, art, cuisine, music, literature, poetry. Another set of perspectives. And gain new perspective on your own culture, language, etc Quite a hobby! #langsky
Update on this: Amazon tells me that there is no inventory available. I will receive an email later with a new ship date. Sounds like the release was delayed? Though that’s not what it says. Weird I’ll update when I know more #langsky
Brent Peters 🌏 The Digital Global Citizen@thedigitalglobalcitizen.com · last yr.Cambodian: An Essential Grammar is available to ship June 30th. #langsky #cambodian #khmer #cambodia #booksky #books
Show & Tell: 1931 French grammar book Notice the phonetic respelling throughout. Not just in the pronunciation guide or the first couple chapters. I love the black & white maps included. #langsky
Learning another language doesn’t just double the number of languages you can speak. If gives you perspective on the fragile miracle of human communication. You learn how relative our cultural truths are and what it means to be a human being. #lángky
