Comments on: Latin America’s indigenous languages and where to study them

By: If Chavez Has His Way, You Won’t Be Traveling to Angel Falls

If Chavez Has His Way, You Won’t Be Traveling to Angel Falls — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:46:01 +0000

[...] — which means “waterfall of the deepest place” in Pemón, a local indigenous language — is the correct [...]

By: Camille

Camille — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:52:17 +0000

Great post! As someone who is still studying Spanish, but also lived in Mexico City, I know the challenge of having a conversation where indigenous terms are sprinkled in. I personally enjoy the cultural enrichment of the indigenous terms. Often, they are more logical to me than the Spanish term.

By: Sarah_Menkedick

Sarah_Menkedick — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:35:38 +0000

Hey Hal— How do you like Sustainable Bolivia? I've heard a lot of great things about them! What kind of work are you doing with them?

By: Sarah_Menkedick

Sarah_Menkedick — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:35:09 +0000

Put 'em on the list, Carlo! I'm still plodding my way through Chinese, although it's gotten a bit more challenging since moving back to Mexico…

By: VagabonderZ

VagabonderZ — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:55:48 +0000

Very interesting Sarah. I had a roommate in Mexico who was from Cuernavaca! Once I learn Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian and French, I'll get on to these!

By: Hal

Hal — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:03:29 +0000

Great idea for an article! This is something that many people simply don't think about. I'm volunteering through Sustainable Bolivia now, and the Spanish teacher they've provided me with (yep, I need to learn that one first) is also fluent in Quechua. I've been able to pick up a few words here and there, but really wish I had time to devote to intensive study.

By: Steven Roll

Steven Roll — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:21:19 +0000

Fascinating post. Just when I was making some headway with Spanish, I find out that millions of others speak indigenous languages. I know from studying Spanish that getting a basic handle on a language can give you some key insights into the culture. It is definitely worth the effort.