Something New (No 9)

[smallhobbit]

After the success of German with Duolingo last year, I've started the Hungarian course, since we're planning on going to Budapest in the autumn.  It is not easy and I'm not convinced I'm learning much, but I shall keep going for the moment.  The simple exercise of hearing and seeing Hungarian for a few minutes every day will at least give a certain familiarity.

And on the note of being prepared to try new things, I've signed up for a day workshop in sketching at Nature in Art, which is where I made the Christmas wreath.  It's not until September - they run a selection of workshops throughout the year on different art forms.  It said it was open to everyone who wants to draw, so I thought I'd give it a go.

Comments

[rachelindeed]

Ooh, that's wonderful that you're going to visit Budapest later this year! I only visited there once, on a long weekend in my college days, but I had such a wonderful time. I have really fond memories of the city. Delicious food, nice people, I thought St Stephen's was a beautiful church, taking a dip in the public baths was surprisingly relaxing, and (being young and excited to try new things) I went caving, which was wild! I also remember, randomly, that I fell in love with the white grape juice they sold in the grocery stores there -- so tasty! I didn't speak a word of Magyar, but so few people do that the locals didn't act annoyed with my English, but I think your efforts to pick up the basics will be very welcome among the people who live there as well as being interesting in and of themselves. I hope you have a lovely trip!

I'm also trying out a little sketching here and there -- I'm not taking any classes, it's all just me fooling around with a sketch pad and some colored pencils, but it's fun and I hope to do more of it this year. I hope you'll share some of your drawings with us when the time comes!

[smallhobbit]

We have to start booking things. The pictures I've seen look great. I doubt I'll be able to say anything, but even a slight feel for the language might help.

I've done a little sketching - mostly drawing little sketches of paintings we've seen in various galleries. I think having a little professional help might enable me to get more out of it. I'm sure I shall be posting something.