Yesterday, we started with our very first Nepali language classes. A teacher from the Namaste Institute for Cross Cultural Experience, Geeta, is teaching us, in a tiny class room in Thamel. With Thomas, we are taking the intensive approach: two hours every day, for at least two weeks. After that, I'll go on mission to India, but I hope to take it up once again after my return in September.
Currently, we've been focusing on basic vocabulary (greetings, where I'm from etc). It struck me that the first two words we learned (kalem for pen and kitaab for book are the same words in arabic. Today we delved into some grammar (they have about 5 different forms to address somebody, according to the level of politeness to respect) and the writing.
Here the very first word we learned: рдоां, or mother. They have about 45 letters, 36 of which are consonants. It doesn't look easy, but we'll try to at least get some basics...
Currently, we've been focusing on basic vocabulary (greetings, where I'm from etc). It struck me that the first two words we learned (kalem for pen and kitaab for book are the same words in arabic. Today we delved into some grammar (they have about 5 different forms to address somebody, according to the level of politeness to respect) and the writing.
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