Korean language has built-in social framework for respecting the elders. Different words used when speaking to someone older vs. younger. The language enforces filial piety.
When I learned German, French and Spanish I struggled with gender specific features in them.
When I learned English, I struggled and still struggle with the use of articles, like the "the".
Languages reflect and reinforce culture and mindsets. I am a different person in each language.
Reading translated books is a great mental and cultural exercise.
Elena Ferrante reads better in English than the original Italian.
Jhumpa Lahiri reads better in English than Italian.
When I learned German, French and Spanish I struggled with gender specific features in them.
When I learned English, I struggled and still struggle with the use of articles, like the "the".
Languages reflect and reinforce culture and mindsets. I am a different person in each language.
Reading translated books is a great mental and cultural exercise.
Elena Ferrante reads better in English than the original Italian.
Jhumpa Lahiri reads better in English than Italian.