Learning Lithuanian / Mokomės lietuviškai
Posted: 2004-08-27, 15:14
Welcome to the Lithuanian discussion group!
Lithuanian is one of the two Baltic languages, the other one being Latvian. Lithuanian is spoken by three million people today and it's the most archaic language in the Indo-European family of languages. I would like to quote French linguist Antoine Meillet: "If one wants to know how our ancestors spoke, he has to come and hear the Lithuanian country-people speaking".
If you are studying Lithuanian or just interested in it, this is the place for you! Here you can discuss anything related to Lithuanian language and practise your writing in it. Edit: Now we have a special thread We speak Lithuanian for discussion in Lithuanian only. But in this thread, please post bilingually (Lithuanian - English) or in English. That way our discussion will be accessible to everyone. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a native speaker, everyone is welcomed to join the discussion.
Unfortunately we don't have a native tutor for our group yet. I have studied the language for two years only so I'm not fluent in it. However, I'm able to help you with simple questions you might have. And Strigo will provide us with some learning material. The idea is that anyone can share their knowledge. Edit: Now we have native Lithuanians in our group. Feel free to ask them questions about Lithuanian language and Lithuania.
So, let's begin!
Lithuanian is one of the two Baltic languages, the other one being Latvian. Lithuanian is spoken by three million people today and it's the most archaic language in the Indo-European family of languages. I would like to quote French linguist Antoine Meillet: "If one wants to know how our ancestors spoke, he has to come and hear the Lithuanian country-people speaking".
If you are studying Lithuanian or just interested in it, this is the place for you! Here you can discuss anything related to Lithuanian language and practise your writing in it. Edit: Now we have a special thread We speak Lithuanian for discussion in Lithuanian only. But in this thread, please post bilingually (Lithuanian - English) or in English. That way our discussion will be accessible to everyone. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a native speaker, everyone is welcomed to join the discussion.
Unfortunately we don't have a native tutor for our group yet. I have studied the language for two years only so I'm not fluent in it. However, I'm able to help you with simple questions you might have. And Strigo will provide us with some learning material. The idea is that anyone can share their knowledge. Edit: Now we have native Lithuanians in our group. Feel free to ask them questions about Lithuanian language and Lithuania.
So, let's begin!