MLC journal #5

[Alexander Allen]

As I became more familiar with my language I learned there are pros and cons to learning a language without learning how to read. Because I chose not to learn how to read I became much more sensitive to the pronunciation and forming of words physically than I would have otherwise. I was able to practice my vocabulary based on audible characteristics, and construct a stronger comfort level with interpersonal communication in my language than I would have had I decided to undertake reading as well. The downside to abstaining from the reading part of my language was that I did not have the ability to transliterate words myself. Which means I had to depend upon another person who knows the language if there was script involved. However, considering the give and take of my choice, I believe that i made the right decision in terms of practicality.