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In the MTC did you learn French or Malagasy?"Nobody listens to Turtle."-Turtlesigpic -
We were the second group ever to be taught Malagasy in the MTC. Basic French taught in there (about two days total), but my comprehension comes from teaching educated Malagasys. Anyone in that country with more than a third-grade education was taught in French, and the more education they have, the more French they sprinkle in to their (predominantly) Malagasy conversations with us missionaries. Taught a guy with two bachelor's degrees and a Ph.D and he was about 45% French, 55% Malagasy. After teaching him for about three months my comprehension was excellent. Never was much good at speaking, though.Originally posted by Surfah View Post
I was also companions with one of the older missionaries who had been trained French and never really picked up Malagasy. Bilingual discussions were fun.Comment
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Welcome, John McClain. Pay no attention to JohnnyLingo; he's a bête de première classe.
"schießen das fenster."
Vas?
"SHOOT THE GLASS!""Wuap's "problem" is that he is smart & principled & committed to a moral course of action. His actions are supposed to reflect his ethical code.
The rest of us rarely bother to think about our actions." --SolonComment
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Apparently not, since he just said he doesn't suffer fools.Originally posted by JohnnyLingo View PostComment
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LTM young man, LTMOriginally posted by Surfah View Post
Oh great yet another lawyer.
On the bright side however yet another addition to the senior wing of the party.
anyway
Irashaimasu, irashiamasu (I don't want to take the time to look up the Hiragana)Last edited by happyone; 12-14-2009, 07:01 AM.
I may be small, but I'm slow.
A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to, "The United States of America ", for an amount of "up to and including my life - it's an honor."Comment
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I look forward to lots more of this kind of post from you. Less lecturing and more sharing. Very interesting.Originally posted by JohnnyLingo View PostComment
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Interesting. My college roommate had to learn Malagasy in the field. Though I am not sure how much he picked up. I do know he spent most of his mission on Reunion which is more of a French resort IIRC.Originally posted by JohnnyLingo View Post"Nobody listens to Turtle."-TurtlesigpicComment
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You're old.Originally posted by happyone View Post"Nobody listens to Turtle."-TurtlesigpicComment
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Beats the hell out of the alternativeOriginally posted by Surfah View Post
I may be small, but I'm slow.
A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to, "The United States of America ", for an amount of "up to and including my life - it's an honor."Comment
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Dead?Originally posted by happyone View PostBeats the hell out of the alternative
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yesOriginally posted by Surfah View PostDead?
I may be small, but I'm slow.
A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to, "The United States of America ", for an amount of "up to and including my life - it's an honor."Comment
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Johnny, as one who recognized that Mahana was worth eight cows when everyone else thought she was the ugliest woman on earth, certainly you can find it in your heart to see the value of an ornery attorney, even if he throws some French at you. I like to think I am like Mahana - ugly on the outside, creme puff (French intended) on the inside.Originally posted by JohnnyLingo View PostTwo things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
Albert EinsteinComment
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Yes, it was the LTM when I was there as well - Knight Mangum Hall had so many memories for me, but it has gone the way of all the earth. As to your antipathy for lawyers, there are a lot of lawyers I don't like either!Originally posted by happyone View PostTwo things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
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Fair enough. I loved the latest Die Hard so I will give you a chance.Originally posted by John McClain View Post
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