As I go through and practice the the pages of Clark/Gresczyk book, I feel that I am doing well with pronounciation. However, the words just do not seem to stick. Those words that I do remember, I do not seem to recognize the meanings when I hear them. I wish I had someone else to study with. I am envious of those of you with children and are taking the opportunity to teach/learn along with them. I listen to language tapes and repeat the words over and over, however when I get the opportunity to speak or listen, as usual I draw a blank. I do well by myself, however I cannot get past the "fear factor" that makes me freeze up. I have absorbed dozen or so new words in the past few weeks, so I guess it is something. I refuse to give up. Even though my learning is at a snails pace, I will never give up!
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On-line documentation of an urban Native as she discovers the virtual world and associated technology for the first time. Reactions and observations of social interactions and technolgoy. Required for Graduate program studies.
Gego wiikaa aanzhendangen! Yes, please never give up! Gosh, wasn't "Fear Factor" a TV Show? I bet speaking Ojibwe would have been one of the featured events if they had only known....imbaap! kidding. But I do know what you mean, it is difficult to 'speak' - that is why I hope these speeches we do can be a confidence builder for people :) I hope the computer programs help too - they never subsitute for another person but can at least get our listening and speaking time up in a stress free (and fear free) way :)
ReplyDeleteYes i agree with Brian, it is difficult to learn a language, its not an easy thing to do, but at least you are trying and thats all that matters. i am glad that you are a part of this class.
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