LL-L "Language learning" 2010.07.26 (04) [EN]

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From: William Paterson <wm.paterson at ymail.com>

Subject: Language Learning



Hello Group, my name is William Paterson and I live just outside of
Philadelphia. I have been following the list for a while, but I have not
spoken up until now, though I have very much enjoyed following the group's
discussions.



The reason I'm piping up now is that I have a question: Is it a horrible
idea to try to learn Old English and Old Norse more or less concurrently?



I have been studying OE independently for about 8 months (I also read Middle
English and Scots, Early through Modern), and I feel I do well with OE
prose, though poetry is still difficult. At this point, I am wondering if
beginning to study ON, while continuing with OE, might:



1. Not interfere with learning OE, and, better;



2. Actually shed some additional light on OE (and ME, and Scots).



It seems to me that because of the similarity between OE and ON, and the
fact that I will not need to speak them, maybe this is a workable plan. On
the other hand, it could be an awful idea - I just don't know.



Any thoughts would be much appreciated.



Bill Paterson

Havertown, PA, US



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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>

Subject: Language learning

Thanks for coming out of the shadows of lurkdom, Bill. It’s great to meet
you.

You and I briefly corresponded about this topic privately, but at this point
I will not tell what I said. I don’t want to influence others, and I know we
have quite a few members that I am sure have a lot more to offer on this
than I do.

Good luck with your studies, and don’t be a stranger!

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron
Seattle, USA



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