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This week's post is all about different countries, languages and books. Above you see the word "book" in 12 different languages. What inspired me to choose this topic? I recently became an U.S.citizen. I was born in Prague, Czech Republic and moved to Germany when I was 7 years old - lived there for 16 years until I moved to Boise, ID. I lived here for the past 7 years now. I love traveling, visiting different countries, and learning new languages. What about you?
QUESTION #3
Have you ever been to a different country? Or do you speak a different language? If you haven't been to a different country or don't speak a different language - what country would you like to visit if you could? And why? Share you experience, dreams, plans - anything that involves countries, languages, books...
Think about how different books are in other countries - such as Japanese books. Most books are printed to be read top-to-bottom and right-to-left. Or the Arabic script is written from right to left, in a cursive style, and includes 28 basic letters. To me it would feel strange to read a book from the back - does anyone know why drivers in drive on the left side of the road, while the majority of drivers around the world drive on the right?
IMPORTANT! Remember the week after (Question #4) will be a special question or activity with the chance to win a prize! I will be posting special posts once a month. So, remember to log in, blog and keep up the good work!
Well, I hope some of these things will inspire you to share your thoughts on books, language, and different countries. Blog on!
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Hi my name is Audrey.
ReplyDeleteI have a father who was born in Panama so I have a little bit of Hispanic culture. I've wanted to learn Spanish since I was little but it was always hard and I'd get really rusty I guess you can say. I can speak very very very basic Spanish. I have no accent whatsoever. :(
As for being in different countries I have been in Puerto Rico and México. Only about 2 days each but it was much different then USA. In México they don't have air conditioned cars! Can you believe that? Haha.
Also Czech Republic! That's an amazing journey. My great grandfather was from the old Czechoslovakia before it split into the two countries. I would like to know more about your travels and what you thought about the cultural differences.
Hello Audrey,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the blog. Thank you for your insightful post. I know.... :) what is it about no air-conditioned cars in countries that are hotter than the U.S., right? I think I am spoiled with all the luxury and comfort we have here in the U.S.. I went to Honduras last year in June and of course no cars had air-conditioning (only a tourist bus did - for competition reasons. They advertised their A/C so you would choose that particular bus company..hahaha)The cab driver who took us from the ferry to our hotel, wasn't able to close the trunk and so we drove for approx. 45 minutes through Honduras with an open trunk. I wasn't able to relax because I constantly watched my bags. And of course no air-conditioning - Honduras has a humidity of 95%, nice huh? :)
Audrey, you are so multicultural - your dad from Panama, your grandpa from the old Czechoslovakia...be proud of your great background.
Well, I visit my family each year. Germany and Czech Republic are my focus each year. This year we will be flying to Europe for Christmas and New Years. There are sooo many cultural differences. But to mention one - Christmas. Christmas in Germany (Europe) is on the 24th. We generally eat fish (no meat - but everyone does it differently - some eat goose). Majority goes to Church (even if you are not religious - it seems like that this is the only day you would go to Church) after church we have dinner, after dinner we open up presents. I think that is a great strategy to get kids to eat up, I remember how I hated eating fish but ate it all up, because I wanted to open up my presents. And then the 25th & 26th are additional Christmas days, usually for the extended family (grandma/grandpa).
I loooove traveling. Each year I try to see a different country - the countries I am planning on seeing next are: Australia, India, New Zealand, Peru, or Japan.
Audrey, what did you like about Mexico and Puerto Rico? And what countries would you like to see?
I have been to Mexico once for a week in first grade to see my Dad who was on a lot of business trips then. I know a little Spanish and Phillipino. My dad was at the Philippines for 2 years other than that I only know the foreign words that we use in English and my band class. Sorry for all misspellings I am the WORST speller. This is Carl/Lydia same person. I can't remeber if i am login in right now so yeah.
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ReplyDeleteYou speak a little Filipino? That's awesome! And a little Spanish, too...are you able to read books in Spanish then? I am always impressed by foreign language sections in libraries. At this library we have only Spanish books, because there is no demand for other languages but the Boise Public Library has a great foreign language section in the children and adult department. I always check their shelves for new German books. One thing that I always do when I go visit different cities or countries - I check out their foreign language section. For example the Seattle Public Library has a great German section.
Lydia, what country would you like to see and why?
No. No. No. I can't read any other language then the one I am typing. speaking it is like numbers, a greeting, and good & bad. for Filipino all i have stuck in my head is yes=Uh Oh and water=To Big I wrote them down who it is pronounced. My dad is semi fluent. What country do I want to see and why? that is a hard one because there are all of these wonderful cultures and places around the world. I don't know I have no idea whatsoever. Going to any foreign country would be cool.
ReplyDeleteI have never ever been to another country! I have gone to Las vagas though! And Cali. But those don't count do they? Hey Carl, so you speak filipino? That is super super super super cool! I am learning spanish.
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