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  1. It's more of dialects lost in my family but I understand what you mean. My grandmother spoke Kapampangan while my grandfather was fluent in Ilokano. My mother knew a bit of Kapampangan but not enough to pass it on to us. It's sad but at the same time, I know languages that they don't so at least I can sort of make up for the lost languages.

  2. I've only recently learned how to use semi-colons and I think I understood how they are meant to be used; I'm not really sure though.

    So really the purpose of this post is to thing of random things and write them; and also use the semi-colon properly.

    I've always been curious of that little key on my keyboard but never used it, which is quite a shame; so tell me, did I use the semi-colon correctly?

  3. I think Dave Chappelle was a really gifted comedian. It's a real shame he called it quits so early in his career. His stand up has made me laugh harder that anybody else's and his show remains one of my all-time favourites to this day.

    I love his humor too! What did happen to him? I loved how he could pull off making fun of sensitive topics. I'm usually offended when a comedian takes things to far, but I always felt Dave Chapelle knew just which topics were ok and which were off limits.

  4. I never found either writer's works cheesy, but I can't stand Nicholas Sparks. Not anymore. I know he's more of a romance-genre writer but he aims for the feel-good effect (which John Green is guilty of in 'Fault in Our Stars') and fails terribly at it. Sparks has written far too many romance novelettes with the same tragic outcome where someone dies, but before doing so, dead main character gets to express his/her emotions to the subject of his affections. It's as if Sparks has a formula and he sticks to it. He knows the right words that tug at your heartstrings but if you go through all his books, you realize it's the same thing. I'm not saying he's a terrible writer: he's a wonderful writer, but his work is so formulaic, one can predict the ending by page 2.

    Ugh. I don't like his stories. They are too predictable for me too. But I guess some people read it because of that. Maybe they just don't want the challenge and just want to read something easy that doesn't take guess work. I can't say I blame them though as I also get tired of novels that take too much intellectual work sometimes.

  5. Not a book necessarily but any essay by Nietzsche is extremely complicated and difficult. Specifically, his "On the Genealogy of Morality". It is so complex and long winded, it's a miracle I made it through. Similarly, any work by Heidigger, such as "The Thing". I had to read single sentences over and over just to get them to make any sense.

    Nietzsche was the first author that came to mind too. His works are just way too deep for me. Never finished any of his works to be honest.

  6. They are, actually.

    I think the misconception falls when we always associate graphic novels with mainstream comics. I've always found graphic novels to contain depth and power through a short span of pages - with a central plot being the focus of the entire literary work, while mainstream comics usually dwell on improving plots through time and through tie-in issues. I'm not saying comics are bad (I'm a huge fan of them), but graphic novels also have their own perks.

    Yes. The lines between the two tend to get blurred. But there are some that I would still consider as graphic novels despite their length. On of those would be the Sandman series by Neil Gaiman. It may be as long as comic books but it's all about the story so I still think it can be classified as a graphic novel.

  7. Stephen Fry's autobiography Moab is My Washpot, detailing his first 20 years of life, is one of the finest books I've had the pleasure of reading. I also greatly enjoyed Rick Wakeman's Grumpy Old Rock Star, but that's more a collection of anecdotes rather than a chronologic telling of his life.

    Oh Grumpy Old Rockstar sounds really fun actually! I've already read an autobiography of Ozzy Osbourne and I thought it was hilarious. I hope to enjoy your suggestion too!

  8. I have achieved level 2 in British Sign Language (BSL) I found it a great source of enjoyment to learn and use, as the deaf community appreciate,hearing people attempting to communicate by signing. BSL has different signs according to where you live,just as hearing people have different accents. I hope you try learning BSL as I know you will thoroughly enjoy it.

    Oh, so there are official sign languages per area. That is so interesting. I really plan to but my only problem is finding time to learn it. I guess I have to stop finding excuses and just put in extra effort. Thanks!

  9. I found an infograph that might help you realize your mistakes in English.  Also, it might even give you the ability to laugh at yourself more when you make these mistakes.  Hope you enjoy it :)

    http://dailyinfographic.com/15-grammar-mistakes-that-can-make-you-look-silly-infographic

    I've made some of these mistakes before in my lifetime, so just remember no one is perfect.  Learn to laugh at yourself and you'll find English learning to be a piece of cake!

    I bookmarked your link. Thanks so much for this. This is something fun and useful! I love it!

  10. My mom says that I was talking before I could walk. She claims that I was conversing in sentences before I was one year old so if I'm to believe her, it seems that my love for language and communicating was innate. Of course, she might also just be exaggerating.  :wacky:

  11. I remember when I was still trying to learn English that I was amazed by puns. I thought puns were hilarious. I loved that if you substitute one word and insert it with a similar word the sentence would take on a different meaning. I even enjoyed making my own puns and it helped me retain the meaning of words. Do you think puns are fun too?

  12. Sasha Baron Cohen.  I loved his Ali G movies, as well as the Borat one.  The last few movies haven't been so good tho, I hope he isn't losing his touch!  He used to be so funny when he was doing his Ali G act, but his last movie was just over the top. 

    I felt like he was trying too hard, while with his other movies... well, everything seemed more natural.  Like he was naturally funny without even trying and that was wonderful! He is still one of my favorite British comedians tho :)  I like the fact he isn't afraid about censorship or playing around with taboos.

    I thought of so many comedians when I read the title of this thread. But Sasha Baron Cohen is definitely one of my favorite. I don't think I've ever disliked a movie of his. All of them were hilarious in my opinion.  :laugh:

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