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Anyways, hello!!
Just wanted to let you know that I am leaving for Cape Coast with the rest of the group tomorrow afternoon, so I may not have time to blog or call... But I'll get back Sunday evening.
Hey Mattyface, to answer your question, Ewe is very hard to learn, but really fun. It is difficult to form connections to help remember, so it consists of strict memorization of strange/cool words and pronunciations that are very sing-songy. English is the general language spoken throughout Ghana, but there are over 100 different dialects, and Ewe is the one for the Volta Region. It may be different in the major cities like Kumasi and Accra, but here in Hohoe it seems that people's english is very rough, with knowledge of few words and greetings (though not nearly as bad as my Ewe). The children don't start learning english until later in school, so with many of the young children there is quite a language barrier.
Villagers really appreciate my attempts to speak Ewe with them. When I approach them with "Ndo" (good afternoon), many people will smile and laugh as they respond. They always seemed surprised when I continue on with conversation, impressed until they ask me something I've never heard and I stare blankly with a stupid smile on my face.
I will start working in a newly developed orphanage the second half of next week!! I'm really excited. I've loved my time at the hospital, and though observing can be quite frustrating at points, it's been a great experience. I can't wait to tell you guys more about it when I get home!
Love ya'll!!!
Oh! And don't you fret Mattmat, I got lots of pictures at Wli Falls and the hike up.
Anyways, hello!!
Just wanted to let you know that I am leaving for Cape Coast with the rest of the group tomorrow afternoon, so I may not have time to blog or call... But I'll get back Sunday evening.
Hey Mattyface, to answer your question, Ewe is very hard to learn, but really fun. It is difficult to form connections to help remember, so it consists of strict memorization of strange/cool words and pronunciations that are very sing-songy. English is the general language spoken throughout Ghana, but there are over 100 different dialects, and Ewe is the one for the Volta Region. It may be different in the major cities like Kumasi and Accra, but here in Hohoe it seems that people's english is very rough, with knowledge of few words and greetings (though not nearly as bad as my Ewe). The children don't start learning english until later in school, so with many of the young children there is quite a language barrier.
Villagers really appreciate my attempts to speak Ewe with them. When I approach them with "Ndo" (good afternoon), many people will smile and laugh as they respond. They always seemed surprised when I continue on with conversation, impressed until they ask me something I've never heard and I stare blankly with a stupid smile on my face.
I will start working in a newly developed orphanage the second half of next week!! I'm really excited. I've loved my time at the hospital, and though observing can be quite frustrating at points, it's been a great experience. I can't wait to tell you guys more about it when I get home!
Love ya'll!!!
Oh! And don't you fret Mattmat, I got lots of pictures at Wli Falls and the hike up.
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