tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post2106541265694445941..comments2024-03-27T03:57:15.929+05:30Comments on Time and Tide: L for Learning - My favourite things to counter COVID-19 stressPradeep Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-54051249632798793202020-04-16T18:29:41.518+05:302020-04-16T18:29:41.518+05:30Hi Jade - I am sure you will be pick up quite a bi...Hi Jade - I am sure you will be pick up quite a bit of Spanish soon.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-2947830640504930912020-04-16T18:26:53.122+05:302020-04-16T18:26:53.122+05:30Hi James - The problem with language is that if we...Hi James - The problem with language is that if we don't use it, we tend to forget it.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-4799333670787069962020-04-15T05:44:33.501+05:302020-04-15T05:44:33.501+05:30I've been using duolingo to learn Spanish for ...I've been using duolingo to learn Spanish for a couple of years, and I love it! Not sure if I could squeak by on what I know now to speak it, I might understand if someone spoke very slowly. I do see I've come a long way since the beginning but a long way to go. I hope to visit a Spanish speaking country some day and try it out.Jade Lihttps://tao-talk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-22976953867304940912020-04-15T02:30:31.405+05:302020-04-15T02:30:31.405+05:30Oui, excellente idée, écris un article entièrement...Oui, excellente idée, écris un article entièrement en français ! Je suis impressionnée par le nombre de langues que tu connais, et parle. Bravo, parce que le français n'est pas une langue facile.<br />Ok then, for your visitors, I will continue in English ;) Learning a new language is fun, and sometimes usefull ;)<br /><a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2020/04/a-z-l-landscapes-paysages.html" rel="nofollow"> L is for Landscapes </a>Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-15732763050693200792020-04-15T01:00:35.900+05:302020-04-15T01:00:35.900+05:30Wow, I'm really impressed! A long time ago, I ...Wow, I'm really impressed! A long time ago, I was reasonably good with Latin and ancient Greek. I had a huge obsession with Greco-Roman history and mythology growing up. But when I got older, I got lazy, and so I can't really read those languages anymore.<br /><br />French is a language I'd really like to learn. It sounds so pretty, even though I have no idea what people are saying.<br /><br />https://planetpailly.com/2020/04/14/litho-colony-tomorrow-news-network-a-to-z/James Paillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213113363979079375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-76584029587469876572020-04-15T00:02:05.119+05:302020-04-15T00:02:05.119+05:30Hi Arti - No, I can't write an essay in French...Hi Arti - No, I can't write an essay in French now. I was forced to do that when I was studying. Now after 20 years I have forgotten most of it. Hope to be able to, again, one day. Thank you.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-80419844288059051872020-04-15T00:00:17.774+05:302020-04-15T00:00:17.774+05:30Hi Suzy - Both Spanish and Italian are on DuoLingo...Hi Suzy - Both Spanish and Italian are on DuoLingo. You must check that out. Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-8690778109224335992020-04-14T23:58:18.214+05:302020-04-14T23:58:18.214+05:30Allo Anagha! - Très bien! I haven't heard of ...Allo Anagha! - Très bien! I haven't heard of Reverso. Will check out. Merci! Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-28056328503974884522020-04-14T23:54:42.886+05:302020-04-14T23:54:42.886+05:30Hi Shilpa - Wow! that's nice. A good time now ...Hi Shilpa - Wow! that's nice. A good time now to learn new skills. Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-38852974733575053752020-04-14T23:52:49.450+05:302020-04-14T23:52:49.450+05:30Hi Yamini - Yes, it's a window to a different ...Hi Yamini - Yes, it's a window to a different world.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-70223101785837741982020-04-14T23:51:59.872+05:302020-04-14T23:51:59.872+05:30Hi Darla - Duolingo is a good one. Available both ...Hi Darla - Duolingo is a good one. Available both as a mobile app as well on the web browser. I am not sure if Japanese is available. Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-14797220833658232162020-04-14T15:51:11.502+05:302020-04-14T15:51:11.502+05:30You say you're good with languages but you kno...You say you're good with languages but you know a truckload of them Pradeep. Wow! essays in French. Very impressive indeed.<br />My sister is using Duolingo to learn Spanish and she's doing really well.<br />I may give it a go in May.<br />Thank you.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-58003002587498418812020-04-14T12:11:20.712+05:302020-04-14T12:11:20.712+05:30What a good idea to learn a language. I would love...What a good idea to learn a language. I would love to learn Spanish and Italian. I learned German at University so I can read and understand bits and pieces. I can read, write and speak English (of course) Hindi and Marathi and I speak Gujarati. <br /><br /><a href="https://suzysomedaysomewhere.blogspot.com/2020/04/to-lockdown-or-not-atozchallenge.html" rel="nofollow">Suzy Someday Somewhere Letter L</a><br /><br />Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-10019656596672633462020-04-14T07:43:07.397+05:302020-04-14T07:43:07.397+05:30Bonjour mon ami. Biend dit.
Learning a new languag...Bonjour mon ami. Biend dit.<br />Learning a new language opens up new frontiers for sure. In these times of lockdown its a good idea to be involved in investing in enriching self.<br />I am learning French too. Duo Lingo is a good app. I use the app "Reverso" for understanding the forms of the verbs apart from their meaning and their usage.<br />A bientot !<br />- Its L for 'Life on Other Side" at https://canvaswithrainbow.com/life-on-other-side/<br /> Anagha Yatinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896682607672769184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-60984203398034442322020-04-14T05:52:30.036+05:302020-04-14T05:52:30.036+05:30I had downloaded DuoLingo a few years ago and used...I had downloaded DuoLingo a few years ago and used it to help my son with his French lessons. During this lock-down break, I have learnt to bake a new cake recipe and explored the nitty gritties of trainings on Zoom, and learning some things about Pinterest! Shilpa Garghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016927627801620377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-39425199200269875722020-04-14T02:58:37.464+05:302020-04-14T02:58:37.464+05:30There's a blogger I follow who writes her post...There's a blogger I follow who writes her posts in French and English. She mostly posts about quilting.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-75995664982515917552020-04-14T02:49:15.302+05:302020-04-14T02:49:15.302+05:30Ahhhh. I thought you know Tamil. Wanted write you...Ahhhh. I thought you know Tamil. Wanted write you an email in Tamil. I am disappointed. Just kidding.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-20763150809829861432020-04-14T02:45:49.453+05:302020-04-14T02:45:49.453+05:30Hari OM
I love language - it informs one so much o...Hari OM<br />I love language - it informs one so much of the culture which is its base, as much as communicates intent and need... a commendable pastime! YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-30245730986990996712020-04-14T00:29:42.502+05:302020-04-14T00:29:42.502+05:30You're amazing! My attempt to learn Japanese v...You're amazing! My attempt to learn Japanese via "Rosetta Stone" software didn't go so well. Then again, my bosses never brought me along to the parent company offices in Tokyo anyway. ~sigh~ Perhaps I should try these newer learning options for a fun diversion. Thank you for sharing and take care.Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.com