What a truly difficult subject. ++ all.

It is wonderful that we have so many multi-lingual (polyglut) members of the monastery. We can all benefit from different culture and should not be deterred by lack of understanding.

I speak, read and write in Italian, Russian and American. Yes American is it's own unique language. I speak to my children in Italian only. I want them to have part of my cultural background, since we live in the midwest and I am originally from Buffalo NY. The language is "in their blood." To see different languages in the CB only serves to enhance everybodys understanding.

My wife is 100% american. Since I speak only Italian to the children, she has learned to understand Italian quite well. We went to Italy in 2000 and she understood 90% of what was going on. Since she understands that much I can't get away with any chicanery. So the more posts we see in foreign languages, the more we will come to understand them.

I think designated "language" monks would be an excellent addition to the monastery. How many times have you lurked, or just gave up because when you typed "Does anyone here know English" no one responded? If anyone needs Italian or Russian help please let me know.

Great subject Ovid!

In reply to Re: (lang: en) Monks qui parlent des langages autres que les anglais by fmogavero
in thread (lang: en) Monks qui parlent des langages autres que l'anglais by Ovid

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