Posted by 10derHeart on March 23, 2009, at 20:38:04
In reply to Re: Please be civil » Vincent_QC, posted by Sigismund on March 23, 2009, at 20:11:54
I see it, too, Sigi. I rather enjoy the rhythm and patterns in Vincent's posts.
I studied French for 6 years in school. I was being taught the 'classical' version, so they said, France French - lol. I've been told over the years that even if I've retained some (I have - a bit) I would have great trouble understanding spoken French anywhere in Canada, due to dialect, slang, accent, and so on.
I've traveled in France some, and could read enough to survive and stay out of jail. Business people tolerated and understood me when I attempted practice of my broken, rudimentary French. If not, they asked in excellent English, of course, "Could you speak English, please?" Understandable. Of course, if they answered me in French, it was difficult (too fast.)
I really digress and apologize to everyone. Just wanted to agree with you. It's my language and I love it on many levels, but English "rules" make so little sense! I am in awë of anyone who can learn it!! Vincent does a great job :-)
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