Blog 4

While watching documentaries in class can be of great use in understanding history, I definitely enjoy when we get to be actively involved in the learning process. The class period that we spent learning pronunciation and words of the language of the Filipino's definitely did this, and it was very enjoyable despite the intensity of the heat in the room (by the way, can we put on the air conditioner next time, PLEASE!!!!). While certain pronunciations of words were difficult to master, and yet still not yet entirely mastered, it was great to attempt to speak this creative, and as we found out somewhat simple, language. Following the mastery of speaking the vowels, which to me seemed the easiest part because it is so similar to the way we say the vowels in speaking Spanish, it was surprising how simple some of the words were, simply adding consonants to the front of the vowels and then repeating them twice. While I know not all the words of this language are as simple as the ones we practiced, Titi, Dodo, Kiki, Bobo, and other words of similar simplicity, it was still exciting to learn and practice. Furthermore, I think that by practicing in class, we will be better prepared for the language's use during the show.