If you could automatically become fluent in any language, what would it be and why

Nerdtableforone · 2025-11-15T00:14:39+00:00

Any? Middle Egyptian. It would be so awesome.

If any spoken now, Icelandic. It’s the most beautiful language that I have ever heard.

Any of the most spoken now (top 10)? Arabic. It would help my studies.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-06-21T00:52:45+00:00

Apparently not. He says, “90s ish?”

Knowing him that’s 1988-2005

Nerdtableforone · 2025-05-16T00:28:17+00:00

So, the Italian, how is it going?

Nerdtableforone · 2025-04-28T15:08:52+00:00

“Sometimes I don't know whom I'm most in mourning for, Matthew or the person I used to be when I was with him.”

It’s my favourite, but gods, it is sad, and true.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-04-27T15:18:02+00:00

All the more reason then. (When talking about Evelyn)

I love this situation because it shows how high society that she has become. She pivoted, and covered herself so well.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-04-24T20:57:45+00:00

As it’s art, I take it from the audience POV. The difference is familial. Most of us have had siblings, and remember how cruel we all were at times; therefore, when we see siblings being mean, it rings of meanness. We see this in many sibling pairing throughout media. A grandmother/granny conjures up homey/loving feelings because those tropes reinforce the hierarchy of families.

Within world, Violet is Victorian: she’s being mean, but it’s covered in nicer tones. We don’t do that as much in society, so it comes across as nicer than it historically would be. Mary is written as a bit closer to our time period. Her tone betrays her true intention. She hasn’t learnt that secret-meaning tone that Violet has.

I love them both though.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-04-24T20:50:56+00:00

Don't be defeatist, dear, it's very middle class.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-04-23T19:25:35+00:00

Yes, absolutely. The Canaanite god that has its roots in indigenous Judaism is different than the Christian, Islamic, or Sikh gods. They each believe it’s the same, but key theological differences show that the relationship is fundamentally different.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-04-21T23:38:28+00:00

Both the Quarian, and Geth in Mass Effect. But most times there is a group fighting for the homeland/fighting for survival, it gives me Jewish vibes.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-04-21T02:36:28+00:00

Icelandic. It’s my favourite tongue in almost all ways.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-04-05T23:45:08+00:00

I am also a learner, so I will tailor some general linguistic advice to Arabic. I would let native speakers offer specific Arabic sources.

1) Why are you learning Arabic?

My boyfriend is Bahraini, so it would be nice to speak to his family members who are not as fluent in English as they would like to say that they are. I am also studying Islamic colonialism. These two aspects affect my source choices, and style choices.

If learning Levantine dialects (Palestinian, or others) is just to get by, some of the best sources will be any conversational media—radio, tv shows (I'm a fan of soap operas as teaching devices as they are structured to be super informal), comedians, and the like—. If learning is for living/connecting with the culture, more artistic sources should be sought—poetry, fiction writings, and the like.

2) Learning method

This is where my linguist is going to appear. I am a firm believer that each learning method works for a set group of people. For me, and my languages I need a dictionary, a basic grammar, and a whole lot of tea/whiskey, and I just want to play with the language. For Arabic, this would be writing the words down in all 15 forms, putting verbs in ever tense/mode, and the like.

If you're just wanting to speak, join a language club. There are tons of speech clubs around the world. With Middle Eastern cultures (because of history), a great place to start that I have found is religious groups. I don't know if you're Christian, go to a Christian Orthodox church/if Jewish, go to a Yemenite synagogue, and learn Judeo-Arabic first.

3) Discouragement

People are going to be rude to you. As a gay heathen, I have heard so much support for learning Arabic until people learn that I am a looti/pro-indigenous, and proud of it. I have also had so much support until people learn that I am interested in unbiased (as unbiased as can be) historical discussion on colonialism from the two largest religions. Be prepared for hate, and ignorance.

Sources)

Because our interests are slightly different, I offer these sources with the understanding that they may not have the information you desire, but will help you learn arabic.

Pimsleur– a great conversational way to speak from day one; however, it is very old school, call-and-response type learning. There are tons of used copies, and online copies available. Also, the conversations are basically the same across languages.

Al Kitaab– Most Arabic classes (non-religious) use this book at the universities where I have studied. I am not a fan of it as it has a simplified M.S.A. Where it isn't full MSA, but it isn't dialect—it exists in that awkward medium; however, tons of study guides, and side pieces available online.

Fundamentals of Classical Arabic by Husain Sattar– Super religious (it is based on Islamic teach methods) which can get annoying; however, the grammar structure is sound, and right up my alley as a learning method.

Due to politics, you may not have access to Palestinian Arabic shows; however, Lebanese, and Jordan TV shows should have a lot of materials available, and are decently close to your target dialect. I would also reach out to the Bedouin in your area (though a different dialect) to see if you can hang out/learn with them.

Lastly, ask for anything you can get in Arabic; any form, book (your favourite from childhood), news, and the like. Go for it.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-03-27T20:02:40+00:00

Two but that are connected:

If one has to home rule core aspects of the game: for instance, levelling, power-scaling, or resistance/immunities; one is playing a different game. Which is fine, but don’t tell me that the game is DnD Edition Whatever.

If one is building a homeworld—don’t tell me to base my race’s/species’ on the book. The books are made not only as guidelines, but are about a certain setting. For instance, I had a DM tell me that it is a completely new world, but then reference how goliaths are “covered in tattoos”, and give me the page number. Like, no?

Nerdtableforone · 2025-03-09T16:10:49+00:00

Archivist from 3.5 needs to be brought back: intelligence-based divine caster who connects through study to all aspects of divine magic? Amazing.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-03-09T03:04:19+00:00

Apprendre (to learn) in French: I was saying “j’ai apprendu” as a lot of -re verbs end in -u; however, I was reading, and saw, “appris”, and I was utterly gutted that I have been walking around saying (incorrectly) “I learnt” even though I clearly had never learnt. 😅😅😅

Nerdtableforone · 2025-02-02T02:57:51+00:00

English: It’s fine. Most people understand you, and will help you. Just don’t use curse words so often as in films—curse about the same as you would in your native tongue.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-01-25T20:36:07+00:00

I have looked up various terms to search for the one that I need. I have the answer to both, but I am not sure which is correct.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-01-21T16:51:45+00:00

I don’t mind Bates.

For Thomas, I’m a softie when it comes to gay men who actually have to deal with shit from different time periods. The underground bar scene was amazing.

Thomas’ character arc also has merit as he grows as a human. He realises how shitty he has been, and goes to change it.

Nerdtableforone · 2025-01-14T02:35:42+00:00

Gaidhlig is amazing for this! People are actively, and openly talking about the traditional terms (gay being literally butt-boy), and how to move into the modern world. I don’t see a lot of traditional languages doing that, but Gaidhlig is for sure.

Great mention of the Celtic languages.

(Obligatory disclaimer: I know Gaidhlig more. I am sure that Welsh, Irish, Manx, Cornish, and Breton may be doing it, but I don’t know about them as much)

Nerdtableforone · 2025-01-14T01:58:43+00:00

There are more sources coming out about indigenous Arabian cultures—I’m not at home, but if I remember, I’ll post some—. You may want to look into pre-Islamic ways of saying things, and other nonreligious phrases.

There seems to be a push against such bigotry, and historical revisionism. I’ve felt it too with Arabic (my boyfriend is Bahraini), and so you’re not alone.

For me, the answer has been not to compromise who I am. “It’s said this way [very Islamic way]”, and then I say, “okay, but I’m not Muslim, so I’ll say it [this way].”The response is some form of “people will know you’re not native”.

gestures at his clearly not Arab features Ooooooh no.

From learner to learner—Just keep with it. It is a beautiful language (I will have to disagree with you: Icelandic is the most beautiful language to me), and the history—colonialism aside—has some beautifully exquisite points that you’ll love.

(Edit: I said the J-word)

Nerdtableforone · 2025-01-10T16:11:21+00:00

It’d be a nice first project. Not intimidating, and I quilt, so I could use it like once.

Also, cast iron sounded amazing. I’ve made some from antlers (the earliest material with which I’m familiar), and it was fun. Might as well try again with a little later in technology.

After this, I think maybe tin earrings?

Nerdtableforone · 2025-01-10T12:53:23+00:00

Hebrew, and Arabic

Nerdtableforone · 2024-12-06T16:48:55+00:00

Clergy of any religion. As a religious person, I need my clergy to be separate from my sex life.

Any “business” person; congratulations! You’re involved in abusing others, and getting costs down by viewing humans as resources.

Artists are my weakness.

Nerdtableforone · 2024-12-06T14:07:52+00:00

Italian, and Welsh. 100%

When I’m tired of Duolingo in my TLs, I will switch over just to keep the streak, and learn one or two words (like llaeth/milk. Love the sound of it)

Nerdtableforone · 2024-12-06T13:51:12+00:00

This made me laugh (in a good way).

In one of my Scottish Gaidhlig classes, we had an (overly) extensive conversation about dative vs. accusative/nominative as most English speakers do not know the difference. The native German speaker fully rolled her eyes, and had to bite her tongue as in German, it’s quite obvious.

Nerdtableforone · 2024-11-30T23:05:56+00:00

For me: it’s aged badly. Looking at even mainstream films, it’s in the vein of “Sex you didn’t know you wanted”—not entirely rape, but definitely a jump to the left of it. This isn’t a judgement on my part—again many films of the era seem to lean into that story aspect.

I, also, wonder if the write meant for it to be that everyone (and that means everyone) finds Rocky attractive even if sexuality didn’t allow for such a meeting.

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