Language love
I've always had a love of language. I often look up the meaning of a 'new to me' word, and then if it is available, have a look at the etymology. I find family phrases and idioms fascinating, and I encourage my boys to explain the meaning behind words that they use, which are obviously part of a language that I no longer access, being old and out of the loop! I love talking to people, and I like to be able to speak in a way that people understand me and in turn I understand them. I am an enthusiastic language learner, although not necessarily a successful one. The languages I have learnt, seem to all merge into one big pot of 'useful', and it is surprising when a sought after foreign word is the correct word but in the completely wrong language. Sadly I speak very little Welsh, but I am amazed how often a Welsh word will emerge when I'm racking my brains for a specific German or French word. I often adapt the way I speak to my audience, and I realise that word...
