tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Wed Jul 16 13:29:43 2003
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Re: An Illustrated Text Book
Hallo everybody from Italy.
Let me tell you something about this subject.
I've been a subscriber of this mailing list for a number of years.
I've got all the relevant books.
I've got the postal course.
But... something is missing.
Klingon is not for the faint at heart. I do NOT speak ANY klingon, but I
would like to.
But when I try to put together all the material I have, it's confusing.
The postal course is fine, but you cannot call it a 'language course'. I
realize that making a real 'language book' (the 'look and learn' kind Gennie
was talking about) is a big effort.
But... think about newcomers (well like me). I do not speak english as
mothertongue, it's more complicated for me to study on english-written
books. If the material is not organically organized is even worse.
If you're looking for more adepts, well a nice Klingon studybook would help
a lot.
Am I wrong?
Anyway, if something like this should ever happen, I volunteer for
translating it into italian.
Paolo
p.s. Sorry for my poor usage of your language (English!!)
----- Original Message -----
From: Gennie Summers
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:54 PM
Subject: An Illustrated Text Book
Some of you may remember the "texbook" I illustrated for the ILS which
purported to teach tlhIngan Hol to beginners. The first volume contained a
cartoon illustration for each entry, similar to the guide to verb suffixes I
illustrated for the KLI, only these were smaller and simpler drawings.
Also, I'm sure many of you are familiar with the "Look and Learn" language
books; I have one in Russian.
Might the KLI be interested in creating an illustrated text book? If so I
would be willing to offer my services. I feel that a book, something you
can hold in your hand and refer back to time and again would be the most
useful method for teaching the language to beginners, except of course
hearing the spoken words. Some accompanying sound files could serve as
supplementary materials.
If anyone would care to discuss this project, please reply on the list.
reH toy'rup tlhIngan SuvwI'.
Gennie Summers
DaHar Master K'Zhen epetai-Zu-Merz
Klingon Strike Force
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