Con,
FN was asking on someone else' behalf if I am not mistaken. Besides, he
mentioned he has books. Do meet him if you have not yet, and speak to him
in Konkani. He speaks the language.
Excuse if this is a some sort of a joke.
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venantius j pinto
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> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:13 -0500
> From: Con Menezes <cmene...@tpg.com.au>
> To: goa...@goanet.org
> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Learning Konkani, any tips?
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> 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.
> Con
>
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