If you are a Simpson's fan, then you will certainly know Santa's Little Helper. The Simpson Family dog. You see, there is an often replayed episode where they are attempting to train SLH because he seems to be getting into everything.The problem stems from the fact that SLH simply doesn't understand what the Simpsons are saying. To him it sounds like "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah..."
I feel like Santa's Little Helper.
With everybody.
Mildly frustrating and exhausting, largely because when we converse in our mother tongue, we don't listen. We hear. Ever try listening to an entire conversation? I mean, disect every single word someone is saying. Now, try it over dinner, for like an hour. You'll need a nap after - or at least a stiff drink.
Things are improving daily however, with every new colloquilism and new word I learn I get more every day. By the way if you want to know if some one wants you to take out the garbage it's, "Est-ce que tu veux que je descende la poubelle." and NOT "Est-ce que tu me veux descendre la poubelle." Which emplies we'll have a bit of a romp down the stairs with the garbage. Which I asked Jean Pierre, Emilien's dad. Fun perhaps to some, but not grammaticaly correct.
So, anyways, The Simpsons episode ends with SLH finding redemption and finally understanding the commands. (well, more like...blah blah blah sit. blah blah blah stay).
I have a month and a half to find my redemption. God help us all.
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2 comments:
Dale, you crack me up. I'm sure you're doing awesome. Living in your second language is a good way to make your brain hurt but fortunately you have lots of good food and wine to ease the pain.
thanks yenners. God, I need all the help I can get. I've decided that I don't speak enough french. So I bought a little 'cahier' to put in my pocket with stuff I have to say by the end of each day. We'll see if that works. If it doesn't, then I'm hittin' la picole (the booze).
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