What really helped French come alive for me was the study of the origins of early French as a morph from vulgar Latin. The "whys" of some of the more bizarre elements of French orthography become a little more clear, and the contemporary battles over the rigid maintenance of "pure French" vs. its natural, linguistic evolution become more apparent.
I know you're a busy guy, but you might find it an interesting compliment to your study. Cheers!
Fr. Philip,
ReplyDeleteWhat really helped French come alive for me was the study of the origins of early French as a morph from vulgar Latin. The "whys" of some of the more bizarre elements of French orthography become a little more clear, and the contemporary battles over the rigid maintenance of "pure French" vs. its natural, linguistic evolution become more apparent.
I know you're a busy guy, but you might find it an interesting compliment to your study. Cheers!
Alan, my friend, re-read my post:
ReplyDeleteFrench is done! French is done!
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LOL but I thought Dominicans were gluttons for cerebral punishment!
ReplyDeleteDon't you mean OuiHooOuiHooOuiHoo!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood one, Kathleen :) !
ReplyDeleteAlan, punishment, yes; torture, no.
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