Sunday was the first day I began my target language, Farsi. I met with my language partner on Monday as well. I am finding that I can remember everything she taught me and recite it even after I leave. I am not sure how to write in Farsi on the computer, but I can write a phrase that I learned.
Man farsi ra khosh daram : I like Farsi.
Salam : Hi, Hello
Alikum a salam: Hi to you too
I learned letters of the alphabet, which include A, B, P T, S, G/J, Ch, H, Kh, D, Z
I also learned numbers 1 through 20.
I am feeling pretty confident about writing the letters as well.
In Farsi, there are 32 letters in the alphabet ( 4 of those letters are exclusively in Farsi-the others are shared with Arabic).
Most letters can be written in the half form with the exception of A (and a few others that I have not yet learned).
I had trouble pronouncing the "Kh" sound because we never use that in English. That is funny because my brother's name is Khalid ( Arabic name), but we never pronounce it the traditional way That is my goal.
Susan also taught me how to say my name is Farsi and write it. My name is also of Arabic descent. It is Laila Zahra; I say it the non-traditional way also.
I have learned many words, which include the numbers/alphabet pronunciations. My goal for the semester is the understand the basics of grammer, culture, greetings, how to order food, how to ask for help, how to ask for directions, and maybe a song of some sort.
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