Languages Classes 10/25

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Good morning.

First, two announcements: There will be no class on Thursday. Use the time as you wish, and have a pleasant weekend. I may have family visiting myself. Also, I will be in Professor Jerusalem's journalism class today, discussing perceptions and reality. I hope to see some of you there.

Languages of Europe: I am told this class may make some of you hungry. We are going to study the Spanish vocabulary for food. As homework for Tuesday, find and translate a recipe for something you like to eat.

Cat: Miss Kiki and Jiji were kind enough to be special guests last Thursday. Please remain in human form today and discuss what you learned from Jiji.

Next Tuesday, we will have a visit from Professor Jerusalem's cat. Some of you may find her appearance rather startling, but it should not change the essence of her language.

Comments

Re: Cat, 10/25

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*Signs in*

"Talking with JiJi was very interesting. It made me realize just how complex speaking Cat with a native speaker can be. There are a great many subtleties that you can overlook as you are learning."

Re: Cat, 10/25

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Dream crosses his arms, looking satisfied.

Excellent observation, Mr. Samuelle. Could you give me one example?

Re: Cat, 10/25

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"I had a sudden urge to clean my back paw and when I was done Jiji told me the wide variety of meanings that one action might have meant."

Re: Cat, 10/25

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Yes, I remember that interaction. Good example.