There's this saying we recently learned... "If you want to learn to fish, you need to live by the sea." (rough translation)
In other words, one doesn't learn fishing unless one lives where the fish are.
Obviously, learning to speak Albanian can only come when we immerse ourselves in opportunities to practice (i.e. live with/by/around/near Albanian speakers)!
One of our favorite ways to learn new words and vocabulary is by playing games. Here's some pics from a game night last month at the Hope Center. First up was "Spot It." I love that this game is small, has over a dozen different variations, and can be learnt quickly. It appeals to all ages from Reni (age four) to the oldest adult.
Personally, I love 'team' games, and while Sequence can be played individually, it's even better with a partner.
I wasn't part of this circle, but here Anna and Abby got schooled on some traditional Albanian card games.
Reni was thrilled to help with token placement
A game sounds really fun right now... any takers?
P.S. Speaking of fishing, Vera told us that if you fall down, folks might joke (I assume as a means of helping you cover your embarrassment), "Did you catch any fish?"
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