Comments on: Greek, Hebrew and the Joy of S-x http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/ Won't you be my neighbor? Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:39:49 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Seminary 2002 | lingamish http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-10042 Seminary 2002 | lingamish Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:11:11 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-10042 [...] This chapter originally appeared on my blog as Greek, Hebrew and the Joy of S-x and Freaks don’t want no Greek. I know that’s cheating but I need a day [...] [...] This chapter originally appeared on my blog as Greek, Hebrew and the Joy of S-x and Freaks don’t want no Greek. I know that’s cheating but I need a day [...]

]]> By: Refusing a proposal « Lingamish http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 Refusing a proposal « Lingamish Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:40:22 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1463 [...] I wrote in Greek, Hebrew and the Joy of S-x, I find no joy in slogging through Greek simply because of the dreadful didactic methods that were [...] [...] I wrote in Greek, Hebrew and the Joy of S-x, I find no joy in slogging through Greek simply because of the dreadful didactic methods that were [...]

]]> By: A student’s thoughts on learning Hebrew « Random Bloggings http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1471 A student’s thoughts on learning Hebrew « Random Bloggings Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:06:53 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1471 [...] the relevant posts by John Hobbins (and everywhere else on his blog), Mark Hoffman, David Ker (also here), and my own previous comments. As I’ve been turning all the arguments over in my head over [...] [...] the relevant posts by John Hobbins (and everywhere else on his blog), Mark Hoffman, David Ker (also here), and my own previous comments. As I’ve been turning all the arguments over in my head over [...]

]]> By: Theologien http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1464 Theologien Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:29:45 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1464 You need to learn Greek and Hebrew like I'm learning French, go in the street and use in order to keep from starving or getting thrown out of the country. The way Greek is taught is more like math or science than a language. When I took Greek and Hebrew a couple of decades ago, I could learn it by rote and recite. But getting older (and wiser?), and not to mention enjoying a little ADHD, I find my learning style has changed, and it would kill me now. How about a little imagination when it comes to teaching? That would help, and dump the stupid German pronunciation while you are at it. You need to learn Greek and Hebrew like I’m learning French, go in the street and use in order to keep from starving or getting thrown out of the country.

The way Greek is taught is more like math or science than a language.

When I took Greek and Hebrew a couple of decades ago, I could learn it by rote and recite. But getting older (and wiser?), and not to mention enjoying a little ADHD, I find my learning style has changed, and it would kill me now.

How about a little imagination when it comes to teaching? That would help, and dump the stupid German pronunciation while you are at it.

]]> By: Cameron http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1458 Cameron Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:30:24 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1458 I took one term of Greek, and it nearly killed me. I don't worry about much in life, but that class wrung every ounce of concentration out of my brain...and I still achieved the worst final grades of my life. I took one term of Greek, and it nearly killed me. I don’t worry about much in life, but that class wrung every ounce of concentration out of my brain…and I still achieved the worst final grades of my life.

]]> By: Sing The Greek Alphabet Song « Lingamish http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1455 Sing The Greek Alphabet Song « Lingamish Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:06:36 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1455 [...] 1st, 2007 · No Comments About five years ago when I was taking the infamous Greek seminary course, Hilary did a brilliant arrangement of the Greek alphabet to the tune of “Sarasponda.” [...] [...] 1st, 2007 · No Comments About five years ago when I was taking the infamous Greek seminary course, Hilary did a brilliant arrangement of the Greek alphabet to the tune of “Sarasponda.” [...]

]]> By: Joey Gibson http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1473 Joey Gibson Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:35:12 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1473 I must also be a masochist, but I am really enjoying learning Greek. I've been working with BBG on my own for about a year (took a break in the middle to learn Cocoa...) and now I'm working through participles. It's a lot of fun, and how I spend my lunch hour every day. And GGBG is Wallace's Greek Grammar: Beyond the Basics. I just received my copy from Amazon and will begin it when I finish Mounce. I must also be a masochist, but I am really enjoying learning Greek. I’ve been working with BBG on my own for about a year (took a break in the middle to learn Cocoa…) and now I’m working through participles. It’s a lot of fun, and how I spend my lunch hour every day.

And GGBG is Wallace’s Greek Grammar: Beyond the Basics. I just received my copy from Amazon and will begin it when I finish Mounce.

]]> By: The Third Text « Lingamish http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1475 The Third Text « Lingamish Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:56:46 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1475 [...] posts: Greek, Hebrew and the Joy of Sex, Freaks don’t want no Greek, How big is your brain?, Not Pastor and Professor But Mom and [...] [...] posts: Greek, Hebrew and the Joy of Sex, Freaks don’t want no Greek, How big is your brain?, Not Pastor and Professor But Mom and [...]

]]> By: Language Study and Worship « Eclexia: http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1467 Language Study and Worship « Eclexia: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:29:56 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1467 [...] to put into words all the ways that language learning enhances my relationship with God.  Unlike LIngamish, I loved studying Greek.  I think I should go track down my biblical language professors and thank [...] [...] to put into words all the ways that language learning enhances my relationship with God.  Unlike LIngamish, I loved studying Greek.  I think I should go track down my biblical language professors and thank [...]

]]> By: Grasshopper Greek: Seeing double « Lingamish http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1474 Grasshopper Greek: Seeing double « Lingamish Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:32:10 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1474 [...] 25th, 2007 · No Comments In an early post I promised: Instead, in due course, Grasshopper, I will reveal to you all the secret tricks [...] [...] 25th, 2007 · No Comments In an early post I promised: Instead, in due course, Grasshopper, I will reveal to you all the secret tricks [...]

]]> By: slaveofone http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 slaveofone Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:30:02 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1470 I see language as a tool. A power tool. Power tools enable me to better to do what I want and like to do. If it kills your brain learning how to use a power tool, so be it. You're better off in the end. Wide is the road that leads to only one language ability and many seek it. Narrow is the road that leads to many language abilities and few are they who take it, but they shall be truly blessed. --1st epistle of slaveofone 4:1 I see language as a tool. A power tool. Power tools enable me to better to do what I want and like to do. If it kills your brain learning how to use a power tool, so be it. You’re better off in the end.

Wide is the road that leads to only one language ability and many seek it. Narrow is the road that leads to many language abilities and few are they who take it, but they shall be truly blessed.
–1st epistle of slaveofone 4:1

]]> By: Chris Weimer http://lingamish.com/2007/07/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 Chris Weimer Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:08:32 +0000 http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/greek-hebrew-and-the-joy-of-sex/#comment-1457 I never understood people who didn't love languages. There's just so much in it - it's so fascinating! Perhaps that's why I'm majoring in Latin and Greek and will teach it soon! ;) I never understood people who didn’t love languages. There’s just so much in it – it’s so fascinating! Perhaps that’s why I’m majoring in Latin and Greek and will teach it soon! ;)

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