Since embarking on my Catalan language learning journey in Barcelona two years ago, I've grown curious about the areas outside politically-defined Spanish Catalonia where the language persists. One of these regions is known as “Catalunya Nord” or Northern Catalonia, a region in Southern France which hugs the Spanish border. This region in Southern France hugs … Continue reading Searching For Catalan In Perpinyà (Perpignan)
Category: Creative Writing
Newsletter: Annoyance, a Virtue
Note: This article originally appeared in my monthly newsletter, creatively titled David’s Newsletter. You can subscribe here. Newt Scamander: People like you, don't they, Mr. Kowalski? Jacob Kowalski: Oh. Well, I'm, uh, I'm sure people like you, too, huh? Newt Scamander: Not really, no. I annoy people. - Fantastic Beasts, and Where to Find Them* The simple truth is, I … Continue reading Newsletter: Annoyance, a Virtue
How to Learn a Language in 203 Easy Steps (What They Don’t Teach in School)
First, your dad won’t teach you, even though Spanish is his first language. You’ll hear him use it with his parents, your grandparents, who you can hardly communicate with. Your grandfather, who you call “Ito” because you won’t be able to say “abuelito,” will drive with you and your dad to all of your sports … Continue reading How to Learn a Language in 203 Easy Steps (What They Don’t Teach in School)