pickI was expecting this to be a bit dry but it was surprisingly funny and engaging. I will need a physical copy at some point because I can see myself reading it over and over everytime I start to learn a new language (I'm a wannabe polyglot) but listening to it did have some advantages because he gives very specific pronunciation examples. Chock full of resources and language learning advice as well as his own experience and specific study methods.
Happy Jólabókaflód part 2!
Here‘re the family‘s treats…
Bugga is really excited about all holidays and we found some extra books to help him (and us all) with understanding ☺️
LeCarre for husband, bada$$ for little sister, Harvest for big sister, and Episode 13 for me.
Also, yes, chocolate abounds. ☺️
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I recently ordered these Greek comics from the artist Smar‘s Etsy shop in the hopes that I can read them in Greek in the next few months/years. I‘m tip-toeing through them, recognizing little words or phrases here and there. It‘s like magic when I spot something I understand. I figure comics will be a good way to practice reading and even speaking because they‘re dialogue-centric. Plus, the art is very fun!
#greek #languagelearning
I‘m still making my way through this one.. my understanding has improved but I must say I‘m struggling with idioms. 🙄
pickI wish I had read Voroshilovgrad with a book club because there is just so much to unpack. Zhadan‘s prose were gorgeous. I loved the magical realism and that we couldn‘t always trust what Herman (the MC) or the secondary characters were seeing/saying. I also thought Herman sucked (such a perv). However, there was so much striking symbolism and the ending hit hard and was hilarious. I‘m looking forward to trying more Ukrainian lit! 🇺🇦
Apart from travelling the goal I want to achieve next year is my languages, even if its just "hello and goodbye" I want to see if I can understand and translate.
I love the feeling when I get the chance and I'm going to take it!
@jdiehr this is so pretty! #jolabokaflod I can‘t believe you have book wrapping paper!!! It‘s so cool!
#Jolabokaflodswap
I so wanted this book -THANK YOU SO MUCH- and well M&Ms are number 2, right after coffee ☕️ in my love of things to have whilst reading!
My kids Jolabokaflod this year!
Gotta add the candy yet! Booksleeves, books, cocoa & mugs I love these baskets this year! works well!
