Goals this Semester:
1. Reading: Humayun Ahmed’s novella, “Aaj Himur Biye”
The text in this isn't difficult and it's actually interesting...especially in comparison to the other dense articles and readings we've worked on. There aren't as many (new) conjuncts in this, but that's okay because I want to work on my speed of reading now. I can learn the conjuncts as I encounter them in this reading or other readings.
Text link: http://www.thebanglabook.com/listing_summery.php?user=mybanglabook&listing_id=589
2. Writing: Once a week emails
In order to practice writing, emails or working with Bangla front/script on the computer will be helpful in familiarizing myself with regular conversation via social media. I will also try to talk to my cousins on Facebook for this reason.
3. Dictation: In-class writing
From time to time we'll do dictation to improve my spelling.
4. Learn numbers (remember to add millions), months and seasons.
I can count up to 20, but not the rest. And I don't know months, seasons, or days of the week properly.
Links:
http://www.connect-bangladesh.org/bangla/Numbers.html
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bengali/Months
5. Look at websites (airport sites, other information sites)
For practical reading and comprehension practice.
We'll still use Epar opar (Online: http://depts.washington.edu/llc/olr/bengali/) for reference as we need it.
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