Comments on: Words! So many words!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:49:15 +0000

Years ago I was talking with some people about jobs and things their positions require, of which most people are unaware. I shared with them that most “outsiders” don’t realize mothers are required to be bi-lingual. Their puzzled looks begged for an explanation.
I said, “Well, can you interpret, ‘Ge dah mama, pee ge dah?’” Of course they couldn’t, so I told them it means, “Mommy, may I please get down?” (Literal translation -Get down mama, please get down?) I think they may have been impressed, but I’m not sure.
Enjoy your teaching moments!

By: wordgirl

wordgirl — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:19:18 +0000

Oh…for one day when someone asked me something like that. How I miss it!

By: TB

TB — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:13:07 +0000

I think language acquisition is one of the most fascinating milestones. I really can’t wait to experience it with my son.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:08:27 +0000

That is very awesome.

By: Fraulein N

Fraulein N — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:03:37 +0000

That is a pretty amazing responsibility, when you think about it.