Everything you say must be said in the correct pitch (tone) or you most likely won't be understood. Consequently, this is how my brain feels after a few hours of study sometimes.
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Friday, August 17, 2007
Watch your tone...
I promise not to go on and on and on about language but I came across this diagram today which made me smile (for some odd reason) and I thought it might help you visualize better what I am trying to learn.
Everything you say must be said in the correct pitch (tone) or you most likely won't be understood. Consequently, this is how my brain feels after a few hours of study sometimes.
Everything you say must be said in the correct pitch (tone) or you most likely won't be understood. Consequently, this is how my brain feels after a few hours of study sometimes.
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I don't envy you, Merri. I met once with a man from China who was in missions, working with his own people.
He told me that "ma" and "ma" could be the difference between a horse and your mother depending on your inflexion. That's crazy!
Oh my goodness! This just makes me tired looking and thinking about it. I know that living there not being able to communicate would make you desperately want to learn the language. I think that would be the only thing that would make me plod on in learning.
Good job, Merri! I applaud you!!!
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