The following is a list of words I've retained (to date) from my "Talk Now! Mongolian" CD
- Hello
- Water
- Beer
- Yes
- Toothpaste
Once I master: Goodbye, Sorry, Thank You, Toilet, and toothbrush (why not) I think I'll be good to go.
On a side note--I'd like to take a moment to thank the "Talk Now! Mongolian" people for putting out this DVD. I especially appreciate how easily it downloaded off my iPod. I found some of your word choice a bit strange however---maybe in the next edition you can admit some of the following categories.....
- Fruit (I've heard there isn't much of it there--I just can't imagine needing to learn the word raspberry and mango) According to the travel guides, food words I should be learning include, noodles, mutton, yogurt and, if I'm daring, marmot.
- Nautical terms (Your a landlocked country, and only have 2 rivers with ferry's. Do I need to memorize the word, ship or the phrase "Where is the beach?"
- Time I would have preferred more handy phrases to "I fell off my (Horse, Camel, Yak)" to the detailed section on telling time. I understand that knowing 1 o'clock and 4:30 would be helpful---but quarter past and twenty til? Not so much.
3 comments:
I'm in the same boat as you are with learning the native language of my vacation spot. Though I've been "studying" Italian for two months (during my ample spare time when not planning a wedding), I think I've gotten maybe a dozen words memorized, including everything you need for a hotel stay. Unfortunately, the only place we'll be at a hotel is in Portugal. But now that I know how to say "I don't understand" in Italian, I think I'll get by for three weeks.
Hi, Mel! Can't wait to read your blog and live vicariously through your adventures. I've turned into a major foodie. Please include details of your "Mickey D's/Starbucks-free" meals. Am getting the rugrats' pictures taken this week. Will zap you some jpg's. Have fun! Karyn
P.S. I'll forward this e-mail to Elianna
Hi Ladies,
Wow, Moscow is so beautiful & colorful. Incredible subway station. However can't understand why you've traveled so far to exprience camel rides (just kidding). Our local Zoo camel ride $5.00, Gobi Desert priceless! Thanks for sharing. Be safe & enjoy. Cant' wait to see new entries.
Debby
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