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Molly,
5 yr 99 days ago
I don't know if Frisian had some influence in the forming of Old English and Yes you are right, the language isn't spoken much. That why I'm proud to say I'm from Frisian. (Fryslân).
Some words do indeed look like English words. Cheese for example is in my language Tsiis. Eventhough you don't write it the same, you do pronounce it almost the same.
I'm impressed about your knowledge the Dutch-language. Do you remember "Hoe gaat het ermee?" ("How do you do?") ![Smile [:)]](/emoticons/emotion-1.gif)
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lilbit,
5 yr 99 days ago
I do believe it would be tricky to learn the language but the place I'll bet is breath taking.
Novalee,
5 yr 99 days ago
Ohhh, Molly, I had forgotten about that, but now you've refreshed my memory. I think I'm going to take my book again and have a look at it! I was studying about the forming of Old English at the time I studied Dutch, so I could make some comparisons between the two languages (on a vocabulary basis). One day I came across the word "bergen" in Dutch, and I knew that it meant "mountains" because this was the meaning a similar word had in Old English. It's fantastic how languages interact, at least for me
I have a question though. Do people in Fryslân speak any other language? I've met some Dutch people and they seem to have a good command of English. I was wondering if you speak English as a second language there or just study it at school as we Spanish people do.
Molly,
5 yr 98 days ago
In most parts of The Netherlands, they speak only Dutch. It could be in a dialect but never the less, Dutch.
In Fryslân, the real Frisian people speak Frysk and Dutch. Because a lot of people from other provinces came to Fryslân, not everyone does speak Frysk. (Pitty) :s
For the sake of a good communication, it's important to understand eachother so everyone can speak Dutch.
We all learn English at school. To earn your diploma you have to pass the exams for Dutch and English. It's indeed the second language although we don't speak it often when we don't have to go to school anymore.
Karloff,
5 yr 52 days ago
Hi Catbird and friends,
I am a bit lonely too :( I am in Australia, so it is sunny and warm, but I am by myself studying. But guess what I'm studying? Attitudes towards Frisian
Want to tell me about Frisian? You know it's orthograpically the closest language to English?
How cool is that?
Luv Karloff
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NicolleLord,
5 yr 52 days ago
Hello, everybody here..
I found this forum by chance. I think it is really a nice opportunaty.
By the way, I am a Chinese. In my country, English is considered to be very important, as important as Chinese.^^
So I want to make friends with foreigners(English speaker). In such condition, I can improve my English.^^
Nice to meet you here...
lynn19810902,
5 yr 52 days ago
hello,it is an interesting coincide that i come from China too,Iam very happy to meet all of you here,especially Nicollelord.i am a graduateat Shanghai Maritime University.
I saw that some friends here were discussing old English.It is interesting .I major in English -Chinese Translation.I hope the friends here could give me suggestions if you are interested in it.China is a beautiful country,and welcome!Iam very glad to be your free guide !
NicolleLord,
5 yr 52 days ago
Really?? You are from China?? WONDERFUL!!!
I am from Hunan. Hey, I am in grade three. So I am busy preparing the college entrance exam. It's a pity that I don't have much time to surf the Internet. But after that, I will have plenty time. We can be good friends~~~ It's really a surprise to meet a Chinese here....
My dream is to go to Beijing Foreign Language Univeristy~~~;););););)
lynn19810902,
5 yr 51 days ago
I am from Sichuan province.So,you must be very busy preparing the university entrence exam.
May be you feel o lot of pressure from school,family.Take it easy,and I think you are good at English.I am sure you will enter the university you are dreamed of.:)
I am very glad to be yuor friend.I think Shanghai foreign language University is wonderful as the university in beijing.My mobile phone number is 13636347764,send me instant message if you like.
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