Much of my life now is studying Bangla. Practicing conjugations. Memorizing vocabulary. Trying to wrap my tongue around new consonants.
bondhu! kemon achen?
Thankfully my learning isn’t just confined to the classroom or my flashcards. Everywhere I go is a new lesson.
ami bhalo, apni?
Buying vegetables in the market, having a cup of cha on the side of the road, or catching a rickshaw are all chances to practice.
apni Bangla bolte paren?
People are quick to greet us. As bideshis (foreigners) we stand out more than a little.
alpo alpo. ami bangla shikchi.
Today I had my first haircut here. Not only was it a pretty decent haircut for only 100 Taka (about $1.50) I got a free Bangla lesson along with my trim. Not to mention a complimentary head massage. The complimentary eyeball massage was a little odd, but I’ll happily endure that for my head massage.
abar dekha hobe
It's fun to use what I’ve learned and feel like I can communicate. It was also a good reminder of how incredibly much more there is to learn and an encouragement to keep studying.
pore dekha hobe
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eyeball massage! thanks for that, my first belly laugh of the day. praying for you, Kenny! thanks for the updates!
khub bhalo choto bhai.
When you have the opportunity, please explain the eyeball massage technique! Love and prayers.
Aunt Beth
Yeah...I definitely laughed out loud at the eyeball massage! I really enjoy reading, thanks for sharing.
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