Language, Round Two: Still up and Fighting

Right off the bat, our team liked the new program a lot more than the old method. It required a bit of working with our teacher(s), but it was definitely worth it. One teacher completely understood, while the other was a bit resistant to repeat and to let us simply listen. Day one, he made one of us cry, one of us very confused, and the other wanting to punch him. After working with both (and having to go back to just one instructor), we've finally got the process down.

As the designated language nerd, I spend class time mentally playing with sentences, since the program doesn't allow us to talk right away. Then, Amanda just shakes her head and tells me I'm enjoying this too much. Now, we have a good 300-400 words under our belt. To give you an idea of things we have learned (and just for some entertainment) here are a few things we could say:

     I am riding my tiger to the market to greet my friend Umu.

     I am taking my rabbit. à I am setting my rabbit on fire. (unfortunately similar statements)

     I drive my iron horse (AKA bicycle) to the village.

     The old man kicks the cow. The cow bites the old man’s elbow. He headbutts the cow.

     I park my car on a goat.

     I am combing the lion’s mane. I braid the lion’s hair. He has a big head.  

     Karissa is thinking about boys. (This was actually our teacher's suggestion)

All in all, it's been fun learning, but I'm ready to be able to talk freely in their first language, instead of a foreign language for the both of us. That will make drinking tea for three hours that much more enjoyable.