Ever Forward

One of the things I enjoy doing is learning languages.  Over the years I’ve studied in earnest, or at least dabbled in, French, German, Spanish, Thai, Cornish, and Biblical Greek.  Along the way, I’ve picked up on the cultures associated with these languages.  I’ve even dabbled in so-called model languages – languages used in fiction, or for stealth purposes.  And now I am in the process of beginning to strengthen my repertoire.

I forgot most of my French by the time I graduated high school.  I am perhaps strongest in Spanish, since I continue to speak it fairly regularly.  I can still read German, and can probably even speak & listen to some extent, but I’ve sort of lost my bearings.  My involvement in a Congolese congregation has me starting to regain my French and delve into Lingala.

I am starting with the Lingala – it’s a new language to me, and thus much more interesting.  This past Sunday, I noticed myself picking up on more of the French interpretation than I have been so far.  So Lingala it is – the French will come easily enough.  So far, I can say, “Hello”, “how are you”, and “I am fine”.  I’ll let you know how I progress.