What they don’t tell you about speaking multiple languages is that your brain does not in fact have a box labeled Spanish and another one labeled German. Instead it has a box labeled “Not English” and sometimes when you’re talking or writing in one of the languages you speak it will just start pulling random words from that box.
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… it’s inewgh!
Can I once again suggest the app Polygloss for language practice?
You watch with other users to describe and guess pictures and it theoretically supports all languages as long as there are active users. Especially if you're a minority language learner or speaker, spread the word to get fellow learners or community members signed up!
i sometimes envision learners of hungarian as a second language encountering the word község and reading it with a zs like no that's obviously a z s you doofus why havent you memorised each word's individual etymology yet
more uncommon topics for vocab lists in your target language:
astronomy
mythology
folklore
obsolete professions
specialized medicine
linguistics
history and artifacts
botany
art styles and periods
oceanography
cryptozoology
esoteric hobbies
etymology
logical fallacies
love saying "ich krieg die krise" for i'm losing it / i'm freaking out / etc because it translates directly to "I'm getting the crisis". you know the one. THE crisis. the one and only baby. ye ol reliable
Every single person studying a language when they recognize the most basic word of the language in a text or a video
My favorite jokes are about mispronouncing philosophers' names but I'm afraid it's a nietzsche subgenre
(Hi! I am Chahtawordoftheday!)
Each new generation is responsible for proliferating their stories. I created this blog because, as a Native, this is hard to do alone. Want to brush up on Chahta anumpa (The Choctaw language) with me? Then this is the blog for you! Look forward to daily vocab, reposted lessons of the day from The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's website, and a spotlight on Native art/resources.
Speaking of which, here are my favorite Chahta language learning resources:
Here is an online dictionary-makes it easy to check for words/definitions every day! (I know I do)
The Choctaw Dictionary - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Here is another site I find myself on often-if you are a IPA nerd like I am then you will love this phonic! (and even if you are not, it can still help your understanding of Choctaw words when written vs spoken)
Choctaw Pronunciation Guide, Alphabet and Phonology
Here is the home language page on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's site-Look here for common phrases, the lesson of the day, and for who to contact in order to request translations!
Language - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
This page on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's website offers multiple options for language-including virtual, in person, and self-directed! I personally recommend self-directed, especially if you are family with Canvas, registration for this course is the easiest and quickest!
Choctaw Language Classes - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Here is The University of Oklahoma's Choctaw Language Course Catalogue
CHOC-Choctaw < University of Oklahoma
Here is the r/Choctaw Reddit page-an eclectic and lovely place to reach out to your community as well as look for information
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
If there are any resources you like me to highlight, please let me know! Feel free to tag me in simple posts you'd like translations too, like a picture of a cat (katos) or a snake (sinti), request subjects for the word of the day, and to otherwise dm me! I can't wait to go on this journey with you!
Chi pisa la chike, yakoke! (goodbye and thank you!)
My French text book says « mais ce serait trop simple si c’était systématique, n’est-ce pas?! » and I think that’s the French language’s motto
A shy little ghost who has fallen in love with languages and wants to become a polyglot. A jumble of discovery and random information. Oh, and also a conlanger :)
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