Connected By Language: Polyglot Interviews

EP. 22 - This Dutch Mother is Learning Luganda for a deeply personal reason.


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In this episode of Connected By Language, Dutch content creator Jetske shares her experience learning Luganda, a language of Uganda. Originally visiting for a university minor, she eventually settled there and started a family. 

Jetske explains her commitment to the language as a way to connect with her partner's family and ensure their daughter grows up with both her Dutch and Ugandan heritage. The conversation covers the technical aspects of Luganda, including its twelve noun classes, tonal pronunciation, and the use of double consonants. Ultimately, the episode highlights how learning a language serves as a form of respect for a partner's culture and identity


The guest: https://www.youtube.com/@tess_chinese


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0:00 Intro

3:39 Falling in Love with Luganda

11:28 Learning Luganda as a European Adult

29:28 Baby Intermission

30:51 The Learning Process

39:57 Language, Family & Bilingual Parenting

48:24 Advice for Learners of “Uncommon” Languages

 

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