By kevin | Published: February 7, 2011
Someone I know used the word substenance. I guess it’s sustenance, but with extra substance! It sounds pretty cool, actually – if I was really hungry, I would certainly want substantial sustenance. Who wants to add this to the English language? I’ve got another one to post and will post it soon.
By kevin | Published: February 7, 2011
English | español | français | norsk In English: I’ve decided to try out a new idea for Blang – I’m calling it Foreign Language Oops for now, but the name may well change. What is it about? It’s a lighthearted way of having some fun with language mistakes. We all make them, regardless of [...]
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By kevin | Published: February 2, 2011
So, since I’m learning Mandarin, I thought I’d write poetry about it…fitting for an Asian language, no? (And does anyone know if Asian is still politically correct? Or do I have to say Asiatic, differently-located, West-challenged, or something? No, wait; the latter would probably be offensive.) After the four tones We’ll teach you Mandarin…now… Four [...]
By kevin | Published: February 2, 2011
Hi there! You’re now reading the first installment of Fun Language Learning Tips since November 2009′s tip on immersion! Recently, I found myself reaching a point in my French language study where it was time to make a new language my active focus. I had told myself that I would do it when I had [...]
Also posted in Fun Language Learning Tips, Language, Language Learning Tips | Tagged chinese, fun language learning, Fun Language Learning Tips, language immersion, language learning, language learning questions, Language Learning Tips, mandarin, meet native speakers, next language to learn
By kevin | Published: January 18, 2011
OK…my haiku quality must be dropping because people aren’t visiting Blang as much lately. Therefore, this week I am going to do a more traditional haiku.
By kevin | Published: January 11, 2011
Haikus with headaches just aren’t the same. I mean, are headaches like spring? Disclaimer: Today’s haiku isn’t a cop-out just because I have a headache. However, it is inspired by it. I’ll make up for it next week.
By kevin | Published: January 4, 2011
What does the cold have to do with fun language learning, you may ask? Everything and nothing. In this case, it’s leaning a bit towards nothing. However, the weather outside is cold lately, and therefore it seemed like a fitting topic for this week’s haiku. Can’t think in this cold But, as pogs in the [...]
By kevin | Published: December 28, 2010
I promised I’d give all of you who come here looking for haikus en français something, so it’s time to deliver! Plus, this column will probably be doubling as my weekly place to communicate with you a bit about what I’m up to. I’m thinking that I’ll have time to write more this week, but [...]
Also posted in Original Haikus | Tagged compréhension orale, français, french, haiku, haiku tuesday, Language, language learning, mardi d'haiku, poésie, poetry, speaking comprehension
By kevin | Published: December 21, 2010
Coming soon! But for this week, it’s just a normal Haiku Tuesday because the classics are the best. A friend once told me that haikus must have nature imagery. I always enjoy putting the same in haikus where you wouldn’t expect it, such as: My new Chrome notebook Has battery power like The king sun [...]
By kevin | Published: November 5, 2009
Hi there – bit late this week. I’m thinking of making some changes to Haiku Tuesday. I think the frequency is too high, and it’s taking some airtime from other, more worthy content I could be writing. This is only emphasized by the fact that nobody gave the foreign-language haikus a shot – so I [...]
