The Korean Alphabet, known as Hangeul (한글), can seem intimidating at first. Don’t be fooled! It’s quite easy to learn! In this module, get acquainted with the 24 consonants and vowels of the Korean language.
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The safest topic to initiate small talk is weather. It’s impersonal yet relatable. In this module, we will talk about weather, seasons and the days of the week.
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Here are my raw, uncensored and honest thoughts while exposed, at risk yet comfortably sitting from one meter apart from the next person, a roof over my head to protect me from the extreme summer heat. Needless to say, here are my thoughts from my, admittedly, privileged standpoint. Read with caution.
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My Korean journey is a story that dates back to 2004.
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Lithuanian is one of the, if not the the most, archaic Indo-European languages. According to French linguist, Antoine Meillet,” if you want to listen to how the ancient Indo-Europeans spoke, then you should visit a Lithuanian village and listen to the language of Lithuanian peasants”.
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With this lesson on the Lithuanian alphabet (lietuvų abėcėlė), I hope you become a more independent learner, being more informed on how to better pronounce words constructed from the 32 Lithuanian letters.
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I gave in and had my food intolerance test one Tuesday afternoon at Life Science Center, Taguig. After a month of receiving the results, I have achieved what I wanted in the first place: be more informed with the food I am eating. I have been better at food prep and been eating mostly fresh, organic food: vegetables and fruits. I also have slept better since. The combination of all these three types of medicine - traditional, alternative and functional - is a holistic approach that will make you have better control of your health.
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Open-ended questions are questions that leave more options for the respondents while closed questions have limited answers: yes and no (or maybe). In this module, we will tackle Lithuanian expressions that entail closed questions. We will also introduce another information that can be a topic of conversation: languages.
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I once prepared this day-trip itinerary for a colleague-turned-friend for her trip to Paris in 2018. I hope it will serve you as well. Rouen is a small city 100 km away from Paris and can be visited for an entire day. Regardless of its smaller size, I hope you can spare two-three days in Rouen to appreciate its beauty.
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In the previous lesson, we’ve seen some basic greetings followed by expressions on introducing yourself with your name. In this module, we will take your small talk in Lithuanian further by engaging in a conversation where you can talk about where you’re from.
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One of the essential things to remember when visiting a foreign country is that their way of life or how they operate certain aspects in their lives might not be similar to that of yours so it is best to keep an open mind and to do a bit of research. Here’s an effort to help bridge those gaps in the Lithuanian language. Check back frequently for more progressive lessons on basic Lithuanian expressions.
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Outside of these classes and organized trips and activities, I also practiced my Lithuanian with my encounters and everyday personal exchanges and activities in the supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, shops and even in the streets, really, which obviously helped tremendously in my progress.
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