Date:         Sat, 16 May 1998 23:26:45 +1200
Reply-To:     Chris Double <chris@ACTRIX.GEN.NZ>
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From:         Chris Double <chris@ACTRIX.GEN.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Beginners attempt at translation
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John wrote:
>I have the intent to make short daily posts in lojban,
>one or two sentences, in the hope that (1) it will provide practice for me,
>(2) it may provide practice for other beginners, in using the language.

And I want to thank you for this. The short sentence(s) are perfect for me
(as a beginner) to start getting to grips with using the language. Once I
feel a little more comfortable myself I'll inflict an attempt at writing
lojban to the list as well.


To really get to grips with a new language you have to practice with it and
talk or write with people in it. I appreciate the comments on the list in
answer to my questions - they've been great. Hopefully I won't make too many
mistakes when posting in lojban (.u'i Is it possible to accidentally insult
someones mother or their honor in lojban while trying to say something
innocent??).

I'm a complete beginner myself. I was a lurker on the list about a year ago
for a few months but it wasn't until I got 'The Complete Lojban Language' in
the mail recently that I've started learning it in earnest.

When and where is the Lojfest?

Thanks,
Chris.