I never though I would say this, but french spelling makes some amount of sense now. We’re reading The Republic in my Social Foundations class and literally I have the hardest time spelling “republic” in English. “Republique” seems much more natural right now. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?! (It could be that Avenue de Republique is literally down the street from me, haha street humor) The other day I couldn’t say “really great” because I haven’t used those sounds in a while. I’ve become aware of how american english sounds. Imagine a slightly more subtle version of people from the 30’s. We’re really nasal and words go up and down in emphasis... il n'est pas très français (it’s not very French.) Also, I’ve started not capitalizing when I use countries as adjectives. Like, chinese restaurant, I am an american, french people. It’s a french thing and it makes sense! What is going on here? Even though I spend almost all my time in an English bubble here, my English is getting weaker. Is this how I die? French is slowly sneaking into my English, like everyone here. I even think, I’ve started speaking English a little quieter and with less distinct emphasis on syllables. Just a bit.
Monday, October 22, 2012
I'm Loosing SOME English
I never though I would say this, but french spelling makes some amount of sense now. We’re reading The Republic in my Social Foundations class and literally I have the hardest time spelling “republic” in English. “Republique” seems much more natural right now. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?! (It could be that Avenue de Republique is literally down the street from me, haha street humor) The other day I couldn’t say “really great” because I haven’t used those sounds in a while. I’ve become aware of how american english sounds. Imagine a slightly more subtle version of people from the 30’s. We’re really nasal and words go up and down in emphasis... il n'est pas très français (it’s not very French.) Also, I’ve started not capitalizing when I use countries as adjectives. Like, chinese restaurant, I am an american, french people. It’s a french thing and it makes sense! What is going on here? Even though I spend almost all my time in an English bubble here, my English is getting weaker. Is this how I die? French is slowly sneaking into my English, like everyone here. I even think, I’ve started speaking English a little quieter and with less distinct emphasis on syllables. Just a bit.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Welp.
Welp.
So I’ve REALLY been slacking.... Here’s a picture of me and rotissery chicken and thyme potato chips!!!
Again.
It's the little things that makes you realize you're far away form home. More stuff soon.
Sorry.
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