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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
702 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 06:31:59 AM
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| This where we can post about the language/culture we're learning about. You can also post how to count to ten, and the traditional greeting. This will work for some languages. If you're learning about Russian, Chinese, Japanese, etc. it might be a little difficult to post the language. |
- Erin - Sister # 3762
Farmgirl of the Month - March 2016
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 06:42:00 AM
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| I am debating if I want to learn Irish or German. What is everyone looking at studying? I would like to try to do something different from everyone else, so we can all learn something new, without being redundant. Does anyone have their culture selected as of yet? |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2695 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2695 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 4:17:46 PM
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| I have been going back and forth on this one for awhile. I've been wanting to do it and have been trying to decide whether to do a "practical" language, like Spanish.....or something less "practical", but more fun, in my opinion, like Italian. Since I already know how to count to ten and say hello and goodbye in Spanish, I really wouldn't be learning anything new...and that's what it's all about. So I am going to tackle Italian!!! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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guineahen
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Andrea
Hawley
Pa
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 6:13:08 PM
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| Shannon, hope you don't mind, but I'm definitely going for Irish on the intermediate level. I hope this doesn't stop you! My Mom was full blooded. I like learning something that the English tried to kill off in my people! It feels like my ancestors would want me to help keep it alive. |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2695 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2695 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 6:14:03 PM
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| Andrea...I love your attitude!!!! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2016 : 6:44:58 PM
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| I absolutely don't mind!!!! I have debated actually looking at Lakota Sioux since we are headed out that way in the Fall... |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2016 : 04:59:39 AM
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| I was considering Indian culture. As in India, just to clarify :) I think they have multiple languages there though, so I'll have to look into that a bit. I'll have to get a little more specific with the region, I think. Andrea, as you know I'm drawn to the Irish as well, but I thought I should branch out a little. :) |
- Erin - Sister # 3762
Farmgirl of the Month - March 2016
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guineahen
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Andrea
Hawley
Pa
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 03:33:58 AM
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| Erin, have you watched any movies from India? I've heard that they make more movies than the US does. |
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
899 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 04:59:18 AM
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| I am going to choose German. My husband is from German descent. I already speak dutch fluently and can speak our country's second language (french) a little bit, so I decided to branch away from those. |
Joyce Hein
Sister #6071
April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 2:05:40 PM
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| I haven't watched many Indian movies, but I love Bride and Prejudice. It's a modern Bollywood version of Pride and Prejudice mixing UK India and the US. I've probably watched that one at least ten times. I love the songs in it! |
- Erin - Sister # 3762
Farmgirl of the Month - March 2016
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guineahen
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Andrea
Hawley
Pa
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 03:38:00 AM
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| I haven't seen that one, will check it out. Have seen a few and enjoyed most of them. They did break into songs in most of the ones I saw, often with delightfully cheesy lines like,"This poem has no meaning without you.", |
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ijjie
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Joan
Knoxville
TN
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2016 : 05:25:06 AM
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I have been studying Irish language for about three weeks, so would like to join in with you on this one. I have also been working on my family genealogy for many years, mostly on the Scottish side as it was easier. For the last 6 months or so have delved into my Irish side and got excited about learning the language, as I want to try to take a trip there next year. Dia duit, Fáilte, Conas atá tuú. Just getting started, but having fun with it. Shannon or Andrea hope to hear more about how it's going with you.
Slán |
Joan
Farm Girl #849
God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done. ~Author Unknown
www.muddybootsandlace.blogspot.com
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guineahen
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Andrea
Hawley
Pa
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 03:50:51 AM
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| Joan, how exciting! Ta` me` go maith. Agus tu` fe`in? Aaargh, I can't figure out how to use the marks like you do! |
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
899 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 07:51:11 AM
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Here is my study on the German culture: Germany has many major intellectual - both religious and secular - figures associated with this country. Johann Gutenberg, Albert Einstein, Goethe and Beethoven to name a few. Interestingly, my husband's family claims to possibly be related to Einstein :) Oktoberfest is a folk festival that runs mid-September to the first week of October for 16 days. It's an important part of the culture, being held since 1810. The two main religions in Germany are Catholic and Protestant. There used to be a substantial Jewish population, but after the holocaust, there remains but a mere few thousand. Cuisine varies according to region, with poultry, beef and pork being the favourite meat choice, the latter being the most popular. Germans are known for their pork sausages. Breakfast consists of rolls or bread with jam, cold cuts, or cheese and sometimes a boiled egg. This is how I grew up in the Dutch culture, so I found this interesting that we share this custom. Germans are known for their breads, with over 300 varieties! Sports play a large role in the culture of Germany - with football being the most important.
one - eins
two - zwei
three - drei
four - vier
five - funf
six - sechs
seven - sieben
eight - acht
nine - neun
ten - zehn
Traditional greeting is:Hallo for Hello :) |
Joyce Hein
Sister #6071
April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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ijjie
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Joan
Knoxville
TN
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2016 : 07:15:43 AM
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Andrea
Go maith. Mora na maidine dhuit.
Whew....learning slowly. How long have you been learning? I need to make time to practice everyday, to try and make more progress.
Slán
Siobhán
Will send you the info on accents next time. Please correct me if I say something incorrectly also.
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Joan
Farm Girl #849
God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done. ~Author Unknown
www.muddybootsandlace.blogspot.com
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Sabrina
Germany
66 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2016 : 10:42:22 AM
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| Hmm I'll have to look at the actual requirements but in theory German should be pretty easy for me to do since I've lived in this culture for the past 2 years (and for another 2 years 11 years ago). |
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
*Journal Through The Bible*The Life Giving Home Study*Homemaker's Bookclub* |
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guineahen
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Andrea
Hawley
Pa
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2016 : 4:59:07 PM
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| Been wanting to learn Irish for over 30 years! But only seriously trying for a few months and not practicing as faithfully as I should be! It is not an easy language. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
364 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
364 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2016 : 8:28:17 PM
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| I believe I will join you all. I have chosen to learn the Czech language. Specifically, I will work on cestina or cesky jazyk which belong to the west Slavic sub branch of Slavic languages. My paternal great-grandparents came here from Bohemia. Dobrou noc (Good night.)(I wish I knew how to make all the little symbols that go above the words. I will learn.) |
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
Edited by - forgetmenot on Apr 23 2016 8:31:16 PM |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Alicia
IN
358 Posts |
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guineahen
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Andrea
Hawley
Pa
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2016 : 6:12:36 PM
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| All these languages! This is so exciting! Thanks for suggesting this, Erin. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
364 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
364 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2016 : 10:32:44 AM
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| I grew up on Latin! Between church and our school lessons I used to understand quite a bit of it. I actually miss it. However, I did terrible in my lessons. |
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Alicia
IN
358 Posts |
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