Language Classes, 11/10

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Hello.

You all did quite well on your midterms Tuesday; I was pleased by your progress.

I have not yet received exams from egyptianlove, actingltcrumpet -- who I believe is in the infirmary -- or julianlawless -- who I haven't seen in human or cat form in several weeks. They should all stop by my office to make up the test.

In addition, if you did not have time to complete your dialogue with me, please do so today. This applies to lisacuddy, cookinggeek, ihatedenmark, and bluemanoncampus. Most of you have only a minute or two to go.

I promise I am harmless in this context.

On to today's work:

Languages of Europe: We will finish the semester by beginning a study of the French language. A first step in studying any language is understanding its history. Dream goes on to lecture on the historic background of the modern French tongue.

Cat: While most of you have an excellent vocabulary, I noticed a few problems with regard to attitude and tone that might lead to you offending any especially regal cats you happened across. Tigers use the most formal language of any Earth feline: watch this DVD and review ways you might better model respect in addressing other cats.

Comments

Re: Office Hours & Language Lab, 11/10

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Hello, Dream. Is now a good time? I've brought the ring I told you about." Parker looks less nervous than yesterday, and holds out a square-cut silver ring, simple but heavy, for Dream to examine.

Re: Office Hours & Language Lab, 11/10

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Nodding his assent, Dream takes the ring from her. He turns it over in his hand, willing that the wearer remain in control even when in the deepest of the dreaming.

This should help, he says, handing the ring back to Miss Parker.

Re: Office Hours & Language Lab, 11/10

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Thank you. I'll let you know how it works," she says, slipping it onto the index finger of her left hand. "Although... I suppose you'll know. Won't you?"

Re: Office Hours & Language Lab, 11/10

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Dream debates it for a moment, but he can't lie to this young woman.

If I want to, yes. I will.

Re: Office Hours & Language Lab, 11/10

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

She nods, then smiles a little. "That's actually a relief. I don't want to fall through a ...'soft place' by myself." Standing she says, "Thank you again. I'll -- see you later. Or, well. Not."

Re: Office Hours & Language Lab, 11/10

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Both are correct.

I'll see you in class on Tuesday, if not before.