Sir,
FN's request for help in 'learning' Konkani is a shocker.
Have we Goans 'forgotten' our maim-bhas?
It is not surprising.....as time and time again I have come across Goans
who, when questioned reply' I dont speak it, but do understand it'
My personal experience is that almost all nationalities are bilingual,
always talking to their acquaintances in their own language, except
Goans who very rarely speak to other Goans in Konkani. Its almost as if
they are ashamed of their own language!
They often point out to non-Goans that they are NOT Indians!
They will say we are Goans, but rarely speak their Goan language,
Konkani. Especially the overseas settled ones.
What a sad state of affairs.
I still speak Konkani which I leanrt from my granny & mum, now passed
on, and I am proud that I can do so!
I must admit I am guilty in one respect here.....I have not taught it to
my children, who had been in boarding schools in their formative years.
I am unable to help FN as regards books and other aids to learn /teach
our language.
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