OK, I can relate with Siggie and a lot of you on here in that my Armenian has also become rusty due to not being exposed to it enough. When I first came to the US, I lived in a state (for 8 years) where we were virtually the only Armenian family and I only spoke Armenian at home. I was not home very often, as I was either at school or at work. I know that this is not an excuse, but hey, it's going to do for now. However, I have made it one of my future goals to improve my Armenian, whether it is by taking lessons from one of my grandparents, or taking classes. One thing is for sure - my kids are going to be fluent in Armenian.
The reason I began my post is because of my grandmother. Year after year, she does not fail to amaze me. She is the most perfect person I have ever met, in all aspects, and I'm not just saying that because she's my grandmother. She came to the US relatively recently and has taken it upon herself to learn English since she now resides in an English-speaking country, although she is going to go back to Armenia. She has started taking classes at a college, and repeatedly brings home certificates of successful completion of the course. She has begun to speak to the point where it is easy to understand what she is saying.
Come on guys, if my grandmother can learn a language, independently (I assure you that she would learn just fine without the class and with some books) at the age of 64, can't you with your fresh minds ready to absorb new info like a sponge?
Knereq vor ays poste Hayeren lezvov chem grel. Ughaki da mi hazar tari ktever.
The reason I began my post is because of my grandmother. Year after year, she does not fail to amaze me. She is the most perfect person I have ever met, in all aspects, and I'm not just saying that because she's my grandmother. She came to the US relatively recently and has taken it upon herself to learn English since she now resides in an English-speaking country, although she is going to go back to Armenia. She has started taking classes at a college, and repeatedly brings home certificates of successful completion of the course. She has begun to speak to the point where it is easy to understand what she is saying.
Come on guys, if my grandmother can learn a language, independently (I assure you that she would learn just fine without the class and with some books) at the age of 64, can't you with your fresh minds ready to absorb new info like a sponge?
Knereq vor ays poste Hayeren lezvov chem grel. Ughaki da mi hazar tari ktever.
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