As I’m currently learning Mandarin through the University of Richmond, one aspect of learning a new language that I enjoy is finding words and phrases that are non-existent in other languages. For example, in Mandarin, it is difficult to find a word
Read more…So far, my progress has been good. I have been able to practice the alphabet especially the consonants. I am still struggling with the harder vowels but it is getting easier to distinguish one from the other. It is getting easier to read words than i
Read more…What are attitudes about time in the culture(s) you are studying? Are these attitudes reflected in the language?
Read more…What is your interest in 'your' language and the culture(s) where it is used? What do you hope to learn this semester? this year? in the future?
Read more…Describe a cultural product or practice and reflect upon the cultural perspective(s) it illustrates.
Read more…Reflect upon what you learned from the culture project presentations--both your own and those of your fellow learners.
Read more…In the culture(s) where 'your' language is spoken, are there significant differences in the language when you are talking to family rather than strangers? older people rather than younger? men rather than women?
Read more…Has the writing system changed over time? Is there an alphabet? If yes, how many letters? What do they represent? Are there significant differences between manuscript and print? If there is no alphabet, what is the relationship between oral and
Read more…Identify a topic for your cultural project and reflect upon how this project relates to your language learning. State your learning goals for the project.
Read more…What are the attitudes about family in the culture(s) you are studying? How are families organized? Is the family evolving? How are these attitudes reflected in the language?
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