The Netherlands seem to be an elusive destination. There were many attempts to schedule a trip there, countless even. No particular number comes to mind. The desire to go there is evident. Yet, life always had a way to say no. Why is that?
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With my friend Lea, who flew in from London, we were able to visit several areas along the French (and Italian) Riviera. Our main mission, however, was to make our dream come true: chase lavender fields.
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My summer intent included going to France to file some legal papers and my third (and supposedly final) year of Lithuanian scholarship. As I listened intently yet passively to the plans of the French government for the lifting of the confinement on May 11, an email was sent to my inbox by the Lithuanian summer language coordinator.
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Today, on a Sunday, I relive my old habit of sleeping in early, waking up early, getting myself a fresh cup of black coffee and reading my book in silence. For a while, the world seems “right” again.
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In this lesson, we’re taking one step closer to making sense out of that familiar -요 (yo) ending.
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Are you in for a bumpy ride? You may think you got the hang of speaking Lithuanian but wait ‘till you get to the end of this module. It’s about to get more exciting! In this module, we will talk about numbers, how to ask for and indicate age and months in Lithuanian.
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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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