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[cosmogyros]

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[my-smial]

Hello hello. I have come with random The Sunshine Court language headcanons for Jean Moreau, because I cannot stop thinking about him.

Neil picks up on Jean's discomfort with speaking French at higher than a whisper and eventually decides to use Nicky's desensitization tactics about it. He ropes in Kevin, and the two of them will not stop yelling at him in French until Jean stops flinching whenever he hears it.

Neil lived in Montreal for 8 months; when he wants to get under Jean's skin, he switches to a strong Québécois accent and Jean acts like his ears are getting burned off.

Jeremy and a little Cat and Laila start learning French, mostly "picked up a tourist phrasebook at the library" level. It's 2008, they don't even have Duolingo. It's years and years before Jean deigns to actually speak French to him, but Jeremy eventually figures out that if he pronounces a phrase badly enough, Jean will correct him out of shear pain. Jean probably picks up that Jeremy knows more than he's letting on when he makes a comment in one of Jean and Kevin's conversations.

The most unlikely, but I find it fun: Jean's family is old money enough that they actually still speak the local Provençal language of southeast France. Jean mostly speaks standard French, but his parents ensured that he can carry a conversation in Provençal out of some twisted disdain for Paris as a power center. Evidence: this is also the kind of person who would name their child Jean-Yves, lmao, a name that was most popular in the 1960s.

Matching with 4, growing up speaking French, Provençal, and English in a massive port city means that Jean can get through a few phrases in most western Mediterranean languages. In addition, being raised as the theoretical heir to a smuggling empire meant he had to learn enough languages to "not get ripped off," as his father would say. He says he speaks 3 languages, because he's fluent in 3 (and it's common to consider Provençal just a backwards dialect, not a full language). But he can also understand random bits of Italian, Spanish, and Algerian Arabic. Some he learned formally, some he picked up from other kids while playing little league exy.

When he gets comfortable on the Trojan's court, he starts yelling back sometimes when little multilingual groups form and chatter, and every time he demonstrates a new language the Trojans lose their shit. Jean has his typical disdain for their excitement; his childhood exy court sounded exactly like this and he doesn't get why they're so impressed.

They keep pulling the "sorry, he doesn't speak English" trick to get annoying fans and reporters off their back for a long time after it should have stopped working. He's given full interviews, come on. Use your brain.

[cheezeybread]

Could I request headcanons for Scarabia + Pomefiore where they overhear their lover speaking in their native language with is neither japanese or english? Maybe they're cussing, maybe just talking to themselves, maybe singing, whatever. Here are the characters + some language samples:

Jamil - bangla: https://youtube.com/shorts/WF2LbzJDzD4?si=11V-UicSCLv8vySx

Kalim - mandarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iUCZgObUDg&t=106s

Rook - egyptian arabic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsz0ou4VX2g

Vil - swahili: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpol4TKeJ14

Epel - welsh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufKf4eORcKA

So sorry it took me a while to get around to this request, I've had it gathering dust in my drafts as I brainstormed ideas for it, hehe!

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Jamil Viper

Jamil's first introduction to your language was when you burned yourself in the Scarabia kitchen. Touching a hot pot before he could warn you that it contained boiling soup, you cried out a foreign phrase to him

"Hauar pola!" You screamed, one hand clamping over your injured palm, applying pressure as you glared at the pot "Magir Puth!"

Despite his fretting noises as he grabbed the nearest first aid kit (of course with Kalim, Jamil had made sure there was a pack in every room) and fixed your hand, Jamil had to hide his laughter. He had just assumed that you were making up gibberish like Kalim used to do as a kid- gibberish to take place of curse words.

Once you explained to him that it was indeed an actual curse, in your mother tongue, he was a bit shocked. You mean you didn't originally speak what you were speaking now??

He'll definitely ask you to teach him some words in Bangla- mainly curse words, but if he can get his hands on a book for the language, he'll attempt to learn some "sweeter" words to use with you, if only to get a little bit closer to you...or make you feel closer to home.

Kalim Al-Asim

He's no stranger to different languages! Being in a merchant family, knowing many different languages was essential to business, and Kalim has had so many tutors teaching him so many languages- he's not entirely fluent in all of them since he never gets a chance to speak them, but he knows all the basics to have a simple conversation

He probably knew that you didn't originally speak the current language that you did in Twisted Wonderland, but hadn't really heard you speak in this "Mandarin" before.

But one day, while prepping for a party, he took a small break to ask you to show him a new dance- he wasn't particularly set on what sort of dance you showed him, he just wanted some new moves to use while dancing at the party.

To his utter delight, you grabbed his hands and tried to teach him a little dance that went to an old song you heard in your childhood- of course, since your song didn't really exist in this world, you had to hum and sing it out loud.

He's definitely going to insist that you not only teach him the song, but that you start giving him lessons on your language! He figures it'll be fun to converse to you in Mandarin, allowing the two of you to have conversations in secret, where no one else knows what you guys are talking about!

Rook Hunt

Ooh, la la!

He's going to run into you whilst you're in the library after class! You were sitting at one of the tables, half-closed eyes scanning over a textbook. Of course, you hadn't been getting too much sleep recently, so it was hard for you to actually read and digest the information you were supposed to. Which led to you mumbling to yourself instead in Egyptian Araibic under your breath.

Of course, Rook doesn't greet you at first, preferring to stay back and listen to your voice for a little while longer. He enjoys the cadence of it, the highs and lows of every word...it is truly beautiful for a language, is it not?

Once he helps you get to bed and can speak to you after a good night's rest, Rook inquires as to what you were saying earlier.

To hearing you say that you spoke a different language than this one, he was flabbergasted, but intrigued.

"Read me a poem in your own words, dear, in your mother tongue! Speak your mind, call me curses, list out your errand runs, just allow me to hear you speak once more!"

He's...strange. But he enjoys the foreign language very much

Vil Shoenheit

Hearing you sing to yourself while having a spa day with Vil left him speechless, for once in his life.

He had left you alone in the bathroom to soak in the warm, bubbling water, assuring you that he would be right back once he found a certain brand of oil that he suspected Rook had mistook as his.

Once he came back to the bathroom, your words sounded so...alluring. It made his hips sway with the beat you put out with a fist slapping the side of the porcelain tub. It was rather catchy, and he couldn't help but smile as he nodded his head to your tune.

"Oh, such a wonderful language, what is it?"

He's so genuinely curious about it all, and enjoys listening to you speak about it all- how you grew up, how you felt about your culture and language itself.

And don't worry, he'll be asking you to sing to him a lot more heheh

Epel Felmier

Another curser! Aah!

Epel absolutely loves the sounds coming out of your mouth as you lose your temper and let loose at another student bothering you in the courtyard, but curbs his excitement until he properly threatens the student with a good lickin' if he doesn't scoot out!

I'm not gonna lie, Epel seems like he'd speak Welsh if he weren't in Twisted Wonderland- it just seems to fit his character so well.

And, of course, he's going to ask you to teach him all of the swear you know, so that Epel can voice his grievances against Vil and some teachers without them being able to get mad at him (because, of course, Welsh isn't technically an existant language in Twisted Wonderland, soooooo the teachers/Vil can't prove it even exists unless you become a tattle-tail, hehe!)

Once he has his fun with cursing, Epel will try his best to learn some simple words/phrases from you so he can pass you secret notes in class and talk to you in private. He's...not the best at learning a new language, so be patient with him, but he's trying his hardest!

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[angeledeggs]

Main Six + The Courtiers with a bilingual partner

Main six plus the courtiers with a bilingual significant other! Hope y'all enjoy, and thanks for the surprising amount of support! :)

Asra 💜:

Finds it cool that you know another language, and will probably ask you how you learnt it, why you learned it, etc.

Asra is also bilingual! He speaks Arabic, too, which was his first language. He can also write in it flawlessly and though he speaks English very well, his writing in English can get a bit messy when he's tired

They'll probably want to learn a few things in the other languages you know just for fun, and if you want to have conversations in that language? Even better! Asra will hit the books right away!

If you have just a bit of an accent when you switch to English or the other language you know, Asra will probably blush a bit. He finds it attractive.

Will probably brag to their parents that you're so smart that you know more than one language, and probably to their friends, too.

If you know Arabic, or even better- learned it for Asra, he'll probably fall a bit harder for you and the bragging to his parents will most definitely be nonstop.

Muriel💙:

Finds it impressive, especially since he just knows English. Will ask you a bit about the language you know, how good you are, etc.

He'll probably not want to learn it though, not because he thinks it's weird, just because he's kind of bad at memorizing things (unless it comes to what you like).

If you want him to try though, he definitely will. He'd probably try to read some books and give up, and try flash cards instead. In the end, he can kind of carry a conversation with you in the language.

But if you want to speak in that language to him more often, he'll definitely amp up his studying and a lot of the times in the evening you'll find him quietly making more flashcards. It warms your heart.

He manages to stumble through an "I love you" in the language you know and gets really happy when you can understand him.

Nadia💎:

Finds it refined and elegant that you can speak in another language, even if you can barely do it and stutter through your words.

If you have any accent, she'll also find that extremely graceful of you.

She also knows a few languages herself which includes English and a few dialects of Hindi, but she won't tell you unless you ask, just because she's never thought of it before.

If you know her language or any of the dialects (or teach yourself), no matter how broken it is, she'll melt.

Is probably similar to Asra in the act of bragging to her family about you and your skills. A lot.

Might learn a phrase or two in the language you know, just to say it to you and see your reaction. But then she's suddenly studying it every night and sometimes mumbles it in her sleep when you two cuddle.

Julian🦠:

Thinks it's cool and deems you 'even smarter'

He knows Russian and might say a thing or two to you in it when he's teasing you. If you know Russian, he most definitely will blush whenever you even start to speak it for a second.

He insists that you teach him some together to 'bond', and he'll also most likely watch a few videos to learn it, too. His pronunciation is very bad, but he's so proud, you can't really tell him that.

He'll probably brag to Portia, too, about how awesome you are and how you're bilingual. He may or may not write down every little thing he loves about you in one of his journals. His journals are a mess though, so you'll never find it.

Will call you a nickname in the other language you know like sweetheart or honey. If you allow it, of course.

Portia🧡:

As soon as she hears you speak it, she's fallen in love all over again. Will definitely blush each time you speak it, which she can't help!

She knows just a bit of Russian, but not a lot, and mainly speaks English. Hearing and knowing that your bilingual definitely inspires her to get back to being fluent? And oh, if you speak Russian, she's absolutely floored.

Might study with you if you're not fluent yet, just for the bonding.

Gets all flustered if you have an accent, too.

She actually goes to her brother to get back into her Russian and will affectionately refer to you in terms of endearment of your own language, or her own like "Дорогой" or "Моя любовь"

Lucio👑:

Someone call an ambulance, because he thinks he's about to have a heart attack when he hears you speak in the other language that you know. A good heart attack, of course!

Only knows English himself and is impressed no matter what language you speak. He might even learn some of it just to impress you.

He's so proud of you for knowing another language, no matter what level of fluent you are. Sometimes he just asks you to speak it to him so he can relax.

If he's actually committed to learning your language for you, he'll put some TV shows on with voiceovers in the language you speak, since he heard that's the best way to learn.

Might even get a book, if he wants to feel like he really is trying.

After a long time, he'll be able to stutter through a conversation with you in the other language you know. But only to see you smile.

Valerius🍷:

How... Sophisticated. He's definitely impressed. Which, honestly, is rare for him. He only knows English, so to know that you know another language has him a bit speechless for a moment.

To show how impressed he is with your language abilities, he'll most likely get you a few books in the other language you know so that you can read them.

And if you have an accent? He's blushing already.

Will study the language half heartedly for a bit when one day he suddenly decides he actually wants to know it like you do, and studies much more.

He's able to keep a conversation with you, and to him, he's very proud of both you... And, yes, himself. But he definitely won't say it or brag or anything, he's just happy he can talk to you in the language. Especially gossip.

Vlastomil🐛:

Doesn't realize that you're bilingual at first, but when he does, he'll definitely compliment you on your knowledge.

Thinks that it's very smart for you to know more than one language, and finds himself impressed by the face that you're bilingual.

If you happen to have an accent in either your English or other language, he thinks that it's extremely cute and will probably ask you to speak to him in your other language just to hear it.

Just knows English and a bit of Latin, and that's probably enough for him. But if you want him to learn your language? For you, anything.

He'll definitely commit to it if you want him to learn it too, and will end up buying lots of books about the language. He ends up stuttering through it and half fluent, but very proud.

Valdemar🧠:

If you know a language, Valdemar probably knows it too, but they're still impressed. They probably won't admit it, though.

If you have an accent in either English or the other language, they find it, strangely... adorable. Very adorable, and they insist you speak it more often around them. They had spent years hiding their own accent/s wherever they went, after all.

Will definitely have a few books in the language you know. And they give it to you. They don't lend it to you. They give it to you, insisting that it was yours all along in the end.

If you call them something affectionate in your language, they will respond with a surprisingly enthusiastic kiss.

Volta🍰:

Wow, she's so impressed! She doesn't know many bilingual people and is monolingual herself, which makes your knowledge even more impressive to her.

Will want to watch shows with you that have your language in it, even though she can't understand it, just to bond.

She'll also probably want to try food from the country that speaks your language, just from curiousity.

She gets super blushy if you ever refer to her in your language as something affectionate, and will probably make a little squeaking noise.

Vulgora⚔️:

Only knows English, and is very impressed with your skill. Insists that they learn some, too, just so you two can talk in your other language.

They love it when you speak in the other language you know, and they find it actually calms them down, a lot. It's so calming to them that it's able to put them to sleep, really.

They brag about your skill to other nobles and maybe even the family members they still talk to.

If you ever refer to them as something affectionate in the language you know, they will demand you repeat it over and over for them until they can say it themselves and calm you that

It's surprisingly sweet for such an aggressive warrior.

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[nighhtwing]

Lexically Homeless

Summary: Dick, Bruce, and their relationship with language and each other. | based off of this post

English was the language Dick used the least in the circus. He was fluent in Maman’s mother tongue—French—and Tati talked to him exclusively in Sinte Romani. Maria Leonor mixed Portuguese and French with equal abandon. He could carry easy conversations in Tamil, recite prayers in Arabic, greet in more languages he could name. Haly, though, typically spoke English but always managed to scrounge up another tongue to speak to Dick with.

It wasn’t as though Bruce taught him English then. The months he spent in juvie were lessons in learning how many insults one could take before he retaliated. Route phrases of English he learned from Haly’s didn’t serve him well—Hi! Welcome! Enjoy our show tonight! We’re the Flying Graysons—and so he did what all good acrobats do: he adapted.

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[jewishbarbies]

would it be wrong of me to assume that us (me and other non Jewish people) non Jewish people are not in a position to discuss whether Zionism should exist or not? Or whether anti Zionism is or isn’t antisemitism?

I don't know. To me, Zionism is a Jewish concept. It was created by Jewish people due to the treatment of Jewish people by non Jews at the time (as well as present).

With that said, it is quite strange that a lot of non Jewish people have basically “hijacked” the voice of Jewish people, if that makes sense. A lot of non Jewish people are speaking over actual Jewish people about Jewish things.

Non Jewish people “deciding” whether Jewish people deserve or do not deserve a homeland.

Non Jewish people “deciding” whether certain Jewish customs can be altered or not (for example, didn’t Jewish Voice for Peace, which according to jumblr is not Jewish, try the whole teacup mikvah or something? Whatever they called it. A lot of people were upset about that).

Non Jewish people labelling any and everything Jewish as “genocidal”. For example, I read about some discourse regarding the phrase “Am Yisrael Chai”, many non Jewish leftists are saying that that statement is against Palestinians because it mentions Israel and refers to the Jews as the people of Israel, which according them is false because “Palestinians are the true original people of the region, not Jews”.

Non Jewish people “deciding” what is and isn’t antisemitism, for example, one of the earliest examples of this that I saw was the discourse about the whole “river to sea, Palestine is Arab” statement and whether or not that was antisemitic. A lot of Jewish people tried to explain how that statement is bad, and non Jewish people basically just said… “no, you’re wrong.”

Or when Jewish people explained that the term “zio” is a slur coined by former KKK grande wizard David Duke and is antisemitic in nature, and non Jews just said… “it’s not antisemitic because we’re not referring to Jewish people, we’re referring to Zionists!”

There’s so much more, but I’m sure you already know that. How can this shit even be combatted? How can us non Jews do and be better? How do we even get through to people who do this stuff?

no, that’s a reasonable thing to assume. on some level, everyone regardless of group should support landback movements for all peoples, and that includes jews. At the same time, whether or not zionism is acceptable or even just what zionism is, is explicitly a jewish conversation and goyim really should not be involved. it’s definitely a bit of a grey area, but it’s pretty easy for goyim to simply recuse themselves from intracommunity conversations like zionism. no one gets to determine what our terms mean or assign morality to them but us. it’s the same basic respect afforded to other ethnic/minority groups.

as far as how goyim can combat this antisemitism and entitlement, just speak up. don’t associate with and support people insistent on being antisemitic, help educate people willing to learn by directing them to jews and jewish created resources, speak up online and irl when you hear/see strangers and people you know engage in this. it’s okay if you don’t feel comfortable or knowledgeable enough on the issue to say something authoritative, it’s perfectly fine to leave the situation and/or just link resources.

the whole point is education and respect. learning how to spot propaganda and teaching your friends/circle can be a surprisingly powerful first step.

[skye707]

Approximately how many languages does each of them know? Who has the most experience with this? I would like to speak to them in Russian without an interpreter.

This

is an excellent question.

Unburied - He knows a few other languages out of necessity. Arabic for when he’s running around Egypt with his besties. Latin to help break down other phrases/languages. He doesn’t go out of his way to learn every language, but it’s still impressive, nevertheless.

ZY - It’s almost stupid how many languages he knows. Spanish, Mandarin, Russian. You name it, he can probably decipher it if he doesn’t have a degree in it already.

Dano - He knows…coding language? Sorry, he didn’t get much in terms of formal education, so he kinda struck out in this department.

YJ - Another one that isn’t high on the chart of speaking a non-native tongue. He knows words, phrases in several languages, but not nearly enough to get by in conversation.

Gotham - He speaks languages that he thinks could come up in 'normal conversation' or that have fun and interesting common phrases. French, Spanish, etc.

BTAA - This one knows other languages in a way that is very different from how ZY learned. Where ZY learned in a class or other educational setting, BTAA straight up taught himself. For fun. And it’s a lot. Russian (program deal), Latin (obviously), Spanish (he loves to dance Cumbia).

Arkham - I think he knows French, but that’s it. Maybe Latin. He’s not as big on social language as he is coding language. I think he learned some when he was younger and thought it could win him some attention in the right social circle.

BTAS - I think he knows most of the Romance languages, Spanish, Italian, French etc., because he thinks they’re actually romantic. He’s a soft fellow, and he’ll take any opportunity he can to show off his smooth moves as well as his intellect.

Telltale - At this point, he knows nearly every language on Earth. Not in a funny haha kinda way. It’s like he literally knows how to read and translate every language that comes through his ears and eyes. The biggest brain on this one. Look out.

[hebrewbyinbal]

Israelis generally have a decent grasp of English. Many signs are in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, and you can usually get by in Israel with English alone. But let me tell you, knowing a good amount of basic Hebrew can transform your trip to Israel in ways you might not expect.

Recently, I spoke with a woman from my Hebrew learning community. She shared a story from her first trip to Israel. On her first day in Jerusalem, her phone was stolen right out of her hands. While she was very impressed with how the police handled the situation—driving her around to try and recover her phone and ultimately retrieving it��the language barrier made an already stressful situation much more challenging. Despite their attentiveness, the inability to speak Hebrew created a major communication gap. She realized then that learning Hebrew before her next visit was a must and decided to explore my course.

But it’s not just about emergencies.

Buses, for instance, display information only in Hebrew.

Knowing numbers and basic phrases can transform your shopping experience, making it so much easier and more enjoyable.

Plus, understanding Hebrew allows you to immerse yourself fully in the culture—whether it's catching the gist of a conversation before it switches to English or enjoying Hebrew music, art, shows, and more.

Now, I'm not talking about fluency. Just being able to hold a basic conversation and understanding the structure of the language can make a huge difference!

You’ll pick up more than you expect, even if you still consider yourself a beginner. It all depends on how good that basic Hebrew that you learned is. How relevant and practical it is, and how much did it teach you about how Hebrew works so you can connect the dots when you're there.

That’s why I designed my program to help you achieve practical Hebrew skills in just a few weeks, at your own pace. Whether you want to walk or run, the path for success is laid out for you.

Start your journey today and transform your next visit to Israel. Don't wait until you're there to realize how much more enriching your experience could be with the right amount of the right Hebrew learning.

[luigisghosts]

Thinking about polyglot Luigi.

Luigi who grows up fluent in English and Italian, yet also picks up words and phrases from the other immigrant families in his neighborhood. Becoming an appreciator of languages and their beauty and complexity.

Choosing Spanish as a class in high school. It has a similar structure to Italian so he learns it rather quickly, easily keeping up in conversations with native speakers. One of the cashiers at the local grocers speaks Portuguese, and he realizes it’s also alike to Italian and Spanish, so he starts learning that too. The cashier is touched and gives him advice and new words whenever he stops by.

He and Mario were into Japanese anime when they were younger, and he’d make the connections between the subtitles and the audio for a while until he started to teach himself properly. While not necessarily too similar, Chinese and Korean came as a natural response. Luigi’s a little nervous trying it out with the neighbors, but they’re impressed at his dedication and assist him as well.

Luigi would get sucked into a language for little to no reason sometimes. Heard a pretty song in French; learn it. Accidentally set a movie’s language to Swedish and didn’t change it; learn it. Friend wanted a buddy to try Arabic together; learn it. Saw a Hindi vocabulary book on sale one day; learn it.

Some languages would stick more than others due to lack of use or resources, but he makes the effort to retain what he does know. Writing notes to himself in Portuguese, quietly insulting people in Arabic, etc. When he’s not with Mario or reading up on plumbing, mechanics or engineering, he’s sprawled out over a language book—mumbling words, highlighting important notes, writing his own examples on the side.

It’s a talent that persists in the Mushroom Kingdom. At a large multi-kingdom event, he’s drawn in by the sounds. Such unique and glorious voices he doesn’t know what to focus on. The sharp and guttural color of the Koopas? The flowing and musical tone coming from the Beanbean group? The staccato and bright sound of the Sarasaland representative? It’s nearly heaven for him.

Luigi spends a lot of time scouring for texts of their language or even writing to their rulers and asking for books himself. They’re all more than happy to oblige, some even setting him up with tutors. He takes to them just as easily as languages from Earth, and it doesn’t take long before he’s endearing himself to the natives with his knowledge of their tongue. It definitely helps him and Mario out a lot on journeys where people may not be as well versed on the common language throughout the worlds.

While he does have his own bookshelf of his own personal collection, Peach decided to invest in a section of the local library dedication to language learning. He loves it. Luigi himself assists with deciding what to choose and which books would be the most useful. He even teaches some of the toads when he gets the chance to.

TLDR; Just, Luigi knowing a bunch of languages and people adoring him for it.

[liquidstar]

🌙 you already told us bella's sleep schedule so please answer for the main 5 except bella! + 🗺️ for everyone you mentioned so far in the college AU ^_^

OMG YEAH! I ended up rambling a little so I'm putting it under a cut but tysmmm for the ask<3

🌙 - What’s their sleep schedule like?

OK! Like I said for Bella she's very early to bed early to rise but as for the others:

Polaris: She sleeps on the later side, and might sleep past breakfast, but she wakes up before noon at least. But please have breakfast anyway.

Saiph: sleeps early, wakes up early. Unsurprisingly the fire guy is a morning person. But unlike Bella he'll have the occasional "stay up until 3AM" night and won't even adjust when he wakes up

Al: He sleeps at like 5AM. You'll see him at noon. He might adjust this while on mission though. Unsurprisingly the shadow guy is a night owl

Mira: Goes to sleep early but she'll wake up on the later side with Polaris. Eepest girl in the world

🗺️ - What languages do they speak?

First off all the kids raised by Venus still know ASL on top of English, Saiph and Felis probably took it as their secondary language class in highschool for an easy A so that's it. Mira on the other hand would've taken Mandarin for herself on top of that.

Polaris probably only really speaks English, she would've still been raised by Thuban as a young kid so I'm not sure how much Inuktut she'd retained from her parents? Also she likely didn't do well in any language classes in school (dyslexia 😔), but I still think learning to speak in more languages is something she wants to do esp with her cartography interest overlapping w learning about the world.

Al speaks English and Japanese, though he's probably weaker in the latter, maybe speaking really formally? He'd never really committed to learning any specific language in highschool either, just no real motivation. I think he'd know some words or phrases in Cook Islands Maori from his mom but not enough to hold a conversation (might also highly depend on whether or not she's alive in this au idk 💀)

Bella speaks English and probably some French. Similar situation to Al, where she doesn't really speak much to the parent who knows it. Except she actually did commit to taking more classes for it in highschool so she can hold a conversation!

Bernard speaks English, and probably also picked up trace amounts of French from Vesta, he'd probably also take up Arabic for himself and still take Spanish in school, on top of classes for German and Latin. Mira thinks he used to be in one of her Mandarin classes too. Classic overachiever. Probably also speaks Klingon too if we're being honest.

Juno knows English and is actively studying Latin, maybe planning to take up Ancient Greek, Sanskrit, or Old Norse. Old languages pretty much.

Lacerta speaks English and Spanish, probably also took the latter in highschool despite already being fluid. Hilarious if she also speaks Klingon but keeps it a secret to protect her image.

And what's important to remember about Regulus is that, while he's annoying, all the things he thinks about himself are accurate. He IS that smart. He'd probably speak a bit of any language mentioned here and then some. (Except Klingon, he doesn't know what that is) But he's probably the most fluid in English, Farsi, and Latin.

Anyway if you noticed me saying probably and maybe a lot it's because the au still has a lot of concepts about it that are up in the air for rn so I'm not sticking to everything 100% concretely but this is what I think so far at least 👍 yay

[irhabiya]

ANDKSHSKDH we are southeast asian, not arab thats probably why 😭 our first language is Malay then English. Like many Muslims my grasp of Arabic is only sufficient for reading fluently but barely understanding anything beyond basic words… i know narjil means coconut? and many other miscellaneous words and conversational phrases

However both my parents speak Arabic since they studied it in uni. I trust them bcs they wrote a whole ass thesis in the language. But I think this means dialects are outside of their reach HAHAHA. It’s ok I think you are very funny and lovable when I can understand you

OHHH that's so cool omg!! i didn't even know narjil is another word for coconut in arabic we call it goz hind😭 yess egyptian arabic can be very different from msa so that's understandable but good for them!! arabic is incredibly difficult to learn even as a native speaker :o

[philippvs]

&&. announcing her royal highness, ( philippa zahia henley ), the ( 29 ) year old ( princess ) of ( switzerland ). she is often confused with ( shanina shaik ). some say that she is ( critical + elitist ), but she is actually ( controlled + caring ). ( OOC: nora / @olimpiacroy )

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BIOGRAPHY.

philippa henley was going to have it all: the title, the fortune, the most enviable perfect life one could achieve in her position. philippa was born in england, the first child and thus heir of the duke of cambridgeshire. it was by no means a measly title. cambridgeshire was and is ( philippa's opinion ) the crown jewel of east anglia, and the home of the country's most revered university.

philippa's father was the duke of cambridgeshire and her mother is a real estate mogul whose family's wealth transcends a few centuries. in other words, philippa is in no way nouveau-riche. this is something that has always truly set her apart from other people in her opinion. she's just a bit better than regular people. the blood in her veins is exceptional, rare.

her upbringing included fancy dinners, horseback riding, ballet, art history, languages... everything was offered to her but not much stuck. the only reason she went near horses ( stinky unpredictable animals ) was because it was where she could meet the girls who were her peers: athletic, mannered and, most importantly, wealthy. she danced ballet until she turned ten and acquired a mind of her own. ballet was boring and she had better things to do than curtsy next to a mirror. history... well, as an adult she has forced herself to learn the things she was expected to know in her teenage years. as for languages... she can only speak her two mother tongues well: english and arabic. she'll pretend to know french and german but with confidence she can only say phrases.

in order to understand philippa's political views, one has to understand what philippa's world looked like: nothing was off-limits, the divide between 'us' and 'them' was crystal clear, the whole world was her oyster. her mother, especially, was into the whole jet set lifestyle and philippa learned how to travel in style from her mother. her father was slightly more reserved when it came to spending compared to her mother, but her father had a looser tongue. much much looser tongue, and from him philippa would learn to scoff at anyone who even uttered the word 'labour'.

to be a philippa in england when arthur windsor sr's illegitimate children began popping up was to be tortured ! every time she was forced to accept yet another poorly mannered street child, she died just a bit inside. antonia was, by far, the worst and curtsying to her nearly made philippa vomit. antonia ives who couldn't even speak properly !

university taught her to be a bit less prejudiced and a bit more progressive. the five years she spent at cambridge molded her personality a notable amount but by no means did they change who she was at her core. she was perfectly happy keeping herself surrounded by carefully selected people who understood what she meant with her looks and knew exactly what 'lovely' was code for. her people made her feel at ease and safe, other people forced her to readjust her behaviour, forced her to hold her tongue, and most importantly made it seem as if there was something wrong with her position of privilege !

philippa clams up easily. she does not like entertaining boring or unimportant conversations. she does not like wasting her time on irrelevant people. she does not like having to avoid landmines with her words. only when she's around people she knows and likes, will she start talking. her dry sense of humour flourishes at a dinner table with a glass of red in her hand. she keeps herself in check so much that when she finally gets to relax and be herself, there's really no stopping her. she's conceited enough to like a bit of limelight every now and then.

childhood, university era... then came adulthood. with adulthood came responsibilities. utilizing private jets 24/7 was not an option anymore, she needed to stay rooted in england for most of the time. she was at every meeting her father was in. she sat through parliamentary hearings and scribbled down notes. she truly applied herself for the first time in her life. for the first time in her life, she felt like she was doing something that mattered. mattered to her. not in the grad scheme of things, she most certainly was not trying to change the world, england or even the way things functioned in her father's duchy. no, no, she was doing something that was very clearly and very directly benefitting her in the long run. she put in the work because she knew the pay off would be invaluable to her once she inherited the title from her father.

then boom ! the english civil war erupted and everything went to shit. picking a side was a no brainer: of course the henleys would support nicole de marquis' daughter. of course the henleys would support king arthur who was king, no matter what leftist idiots were saying. even without the friendships that tied them to king arthur and nicole, they would have picked the side that attempted to preserve the status quo. king arthur was hazardous, there was no denying it, but he understood how things worked in their world. a world of quid-pro-quos. a world of having one's back no matter what. a world where the power was in the hands of those who knew how to use it. a world of inequality.

long story short... the henleys ended up escaping england before seeing what would happen to the ones who had opposed queen antonia. it was not difficult an escape considering her mother family's influence. settling into one of their second homes was a bitter moment but by no means was it uncomfortable.

this was philippa except she had money.

so what is one to do at twenty-seven when her whole world has been turned upside down ? one gets married !

many of philippa's friends ( the ones that were still left, anyways ) called it insanity and a mistake. some thought she had found the catch of the century and applauded her. philippa herself wasn't sure. it was possible that she'd come to regret her decision to marry hans but simultaneously it felt like a good next step. it put her back on the map. it gave her social capital she had never possessed. it gave her a new title. and it gave her life new meaning. she had something to work for. she wanted and she needed hans to win.

philippa decided she'd make hans the most important man in switzerland. with hans on top, who would dare to look down at philippa ? there would come a time when she would have all the enviable connections, all the influence and all the respect of the high society.

[yarpharp]

I had this insanely long conversation with a dear friend about how the Batfamily would probably be the most bizarre collection of accents ever. This was the verdict:

Bruce is a Gothamite, but he was raised/primarily around Alfred, with his classic British accent. He'd sound out a lot of his vowels with a bit of a Jersey drawl, but he'd annunciate with the kind of precision you expect from an Englishman. He also probably calls the bathroom the Loo in private and a few other little slang terms. BUT oh, it gets even more confusing as he gets older, because he spent a good chunk of his formative years after basically quitting college being trained by the League... Where the dialect is somewhere between archaic forms of Arabic and some Mandarin (because Ra's is old as dirt and obviously refused to adapt his language habits)? The comics were never very clear, but Arabic was a generally agreed thing. So ultimately? Bruce has this generally soft Gothamite accent with careful English annunciation but some words end up lilting because of League influences. The paparazzi claim it's his "international accent" from traveling all over so much, but in reality? He's Batman. He got that accent from being around Alfred and Ra's when he was young.

Yet then this leaves us to analyze others! I mean, what would Jason's actual accent be? He's a Crime Alley kid at the core, so an insanely aggressive Jersey accent. But then he died and came back, and who raised/trained him in his formative years? Oh yeah, ALSO THE LEAGUE. So now you got this pissed off anti-hero with a voice modulator with an accent that drags at vowels but lilts at random. None of the other criminal kingpins in Crime Alley can pin down if he's actually a local or some upstart from out of town trying to assimilate to the local vernacular.

Dick Grayson is the one with the most Frankenstein accent. Why? He grew up in the Circus, and when his Romani parent was not around to babysit him, it was a diverse mix of individuals with all sorts of accents and verbal ticks. Some lilting, some drawl, a bit of everything. Sometimes he just pronounces one word in a very specific way and it baffles Bruce and Alfred. What's worse? He's just one of those people who picks up accents from friends and family, so he ends up coming home one day after hanging out with Superman pronouncing shit like a Kansas hick out of the blue. Bruce is beside himself.

Duke and Tim are immune. Tim sounds like a Gotham rich kid with good pronunciation but a few nasal vowels and Duke just has a mid-level Jersey accent that any average Gotham kid would have.

Stephanie is the wild card. She's got the Gothamite accent but she's ADHD beyond words. And if you have ADHD, you might understand the feel when you subconsciously start picking up accents for certain words and phrases. As a result, Stephanie will randomly tone-shift into an accent she picked up from a Batfam member. Or her favorite barista at Starbucks. Or Harley Quinn's dramatic Jersey accent that outstrips Jason's.

Cass is stuck in accent/pronunciation hell. She's trying to learn to verbally speak English but everyone around her pronounces shit differently. ASL is great, it's neutral language everyone in the family knows, but when she finally speaks it's a mess of accents that reminds everyone in the family that WOW WE ARE A LANGUAGE SALAD.

Damian just sounds like a rich Arab kid. Perfect English clearly trained into him via a UK-born tutor but plenty of the lilt. He gets subconscious about it privately and tries to lose the accent for the sake of "blending in" to Gotham but he's surrounded by family with non-standard Gotham accents.

And finally: Alfred. He has his British accent but he's surrounded by people who have hybrid accents. When he is extremely upset, he loses a lot of his British posh and sounds a lot like Jason. He blames Jason for cursing wildly and repeatedly in his kitchen over the years for causing this.

[6vaguebook]

Advice for writing bilingual characters (from a bilingual person)

I see a lot of people go bilingual people do this, bilingual people do that, bilingual people don't do this and that, and I'm just sitting here like it's not such an open and shut case, there are so many factors that can influence a character to do both options, the ones people agree happen and the ones they say don't.

For example; a common complaint comes from the classic:

"¡Hola! ¿Que passa?"

"What?"

"Oh, sorry. Sometimes it's hard to switch back."

From my experience, there are reasons this both could and couldn't happen.

The reason it couldn't is that your brain is pre-wired to speak to specific people in specific languages. If you've always spoken to your best friend in English, it's second nature to do so, and might even be uncomfortable for some people to switch to their first language with someone they're not used to speaking that language with. It is also an instinct to respond to a person speaking to you in the language they're speaking.

But on the other hand, if you're not paying attention and are thinking in one language, and someone speaks to you, you'll probably respond in the language you were thinking in, regardless of which language you were spoken to in, as well as wether you were thinking in your first language or not. (And also, yes, sometimes people will talk to themselves internally in a second language, especially if a specific word or phrase doesn't exist in their own, they like the way it sounds, or they've been using it a lot continuously). However, if a bilingual character is instigating the conversation, as in the example above, they will very likely use whichever language they know you speak, and if they do not, it is a conscious decision to do so, for whatever reason, usually that they know you can understand this specific phrase and either cannot remember it in the other language or it does not exist in it.

Additionally, we can be "in the mood" to speak one specific language, usually but not always our first one. From my own experience, this is usually the cause of too much people-ing, but I do not know if this applies to all bilinguals or if it's just me.

If we forget a word while speaking, we will insert the other language's version of it into the sentence, but also some of us, especially those making a large effort to learn the language, will, after saying the word in the first language, pause and try very hard to remember the word in the language we were speaking originally, not for the benefit of the person we're speaking to, but simply because we want the satisfaction of remembering. Additionally, if you've always heard something referred to in a specific language, you will refuse to refer to it in the other language, regardless of whether or not you know the word.

Finally, your native language is not necessarily your first language. I, an Arab who has never been to any non Arab country, have English as my first language, despite everyone around me speaking Arabic, because my family thought it would be good for me to speak both English and Arabic and so spoke it around me very often when I was younger.

I would also like to say that most of these are from personal experience and may vary from person to person.

[moeenali5423]

Smart Ways To Learn Arabic In Non-Arabic Countries

If you're not living in an Arabic-speaking country, it can be difficult to find ways to learn the language. However, there are several smart ways to learn Arabic even if you're not living in an Arabic-speaking country. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best ways to learn Arabic even if you're not living in an Arabic-speaking country. From online resources to immersion programs, there are several ways to get started with learning this important language.

Reasons for learning Arabic

There are many reasons for learning Arabic, whether you are living in an Arabic-speaking country or not. Here are some of the most common reasons:

1. For work or business: With the growing international economy, many businesses are looking for employees who can communicate in Arabic. This is especially true in fields such as finance, oil and gas, and diplomacy.

2. To study Islam: Many people who are interested in Islam want to learn Arabic to be able to read the Quran in its original language. Others want to study Islamic theology or history, both of which require a good understanding of Arabic.

3. To visit or live in an Arabic-speaking country: If you travel frequently to Arab countries or plan on living in one, it will be much easier if you can speak the local language. Even if you don't plan on using Arabic outside of your travels, being able to say a few words and phrases will go a long way in making your trip more enjoyable.

4. For personal interest: Learning a new language is always a rewarding experience, and Arabic is no exception. It can be challenging at times, but ultimately very gratifying. Additionally, knowing Arabic will give you a better understanding of Arab culture and society.

Different types of learners

There are different types of learners when it comes to learning Arabic. Some people can learn the language quickly, while others may take a bit longer. However, there are some things that all learners can do to make the process easier.

One way to become a better Arabic learner is to find a tutor or class that fits your learning style. If you're someone who learns best by listening and speaking, then look for classes that offer conversation-based learning. On the other hand, if you're more of a visual learner, then consider classes that use pictures and videos to teach Arabic vocabulary and grammar.

Another way to improve your Arabic skills is to immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. This means watching Arabic movies and TV shows, listening to Arabic music, and reading Arabic books and articles. By exposing yourself to as much authentic Arabic content as possible, you'll be able to pick up on the nuances of the language and learn at a faster pace.

Finally, don't be afraid to make mistakes when speaking Arabic. The more you practice, the better you'll become at using proper grammar and vocabulary. So go ahead and start practicing today!

The best place to learn

There are many reasons why you might want to learn Arabic. Maybe you have always been fascinated by the language and culture, or perhaps you need it for work or travel. Non-Arabic speaking countries now have more options than ever for Arabic learning.

One of the best ways to learn Arabic is through immersion. This can be done by taking a trip to an Arab country, or by living in an Arab community in your own country. There are also online communities where you can practice your Arabic skills with native speakers.

Another great way to learn Arabic is through courses and classes. Many universities and colleges offer Arabic courses, as well as online programs. You can also find private tutors who can help you learn the language.

Of course, a self-study is also an option. There are many resources available online and in libraries that can help you learn Arabic on your own. With a little dedication and effort, you can learn the basics of this fascinating language.

How to learn

There are many ways to learn Arabic, but some methods may be more effective than others depending on your learning style. If you're looking to learn Arabic in a non-Arabic country, consider using one or more of the following methods:

1. Use an online course: There are many great online courses available that can teach you the basics of Arabic. These courses can be a great way to get started if you're not sure where to begin.

2. Find a tutor: If you want to learn at a faster pace or dive deeper into the language, finding a tutor can be a great option. A tutor can help you with grammar, vocabulary, and conversation practice.

3. Join an Arabic meetup group: There are often groups that meet up regularly to practice conversational Arabic. This can be a great way to make friends and improve your skills at the same time.

4. Watch Arabic TV and movies: By immersing yourself in the language, you'll pick up words and phrases more quickly. Look for shows and movies with subtitles so you can follow along as you watch.

5. Read Arabic books and newspapers: Reading is a great way to learn new vocabulary and improve your understanding of grammar rules. Start with simple books and gradually move on to more challenging material as your skills improve.

Online Arabic learning tools

There are several online learning tools available to help you learn Arabic in a non-Arabic country. These tools can be used to supplement your regular studies or as a standalone course.

One popular online Arabic learning tool is Mango Languages. Mango offers a comprehensive Arabic course that covers all the basics, from grammar and vocabulary to pronunciation and cultural tips. The course is designed for both beginners and more advanced learners, and it can be accessed on any device with an internet connection.

Another great option for Arabic learning online is Live Mocha. Live Mocha offers a variety of language, Arabic learning courses. The courses are interactive and engaging, and they’re taught by native speakers. You can also connect with other learners from around the world, which makes Live Mocha a great option for those who want to learn in a social setting.

If you’re looking for a more affordable option, there are plenty of free online resources available as well. One such resource is Duolingo, which offers a comprehensive Arabic course that covers all the basics, from grammar and vocabulary to pronunciation and cultural tips. Duolingo is completely free to use, and it’s available on both web and mobile devices.

Finally, don’t forget about YouTube! There are thousands of helpful videos available on YouTube that can teach you anything from basic phrases to more advanced concepts. And since you can watch them at your own pace.

In-person classes

In-person classes are one of the best ways to learn Arabic in a non-Arabic country. There are many reasons for this, but the main one is that you can get immediate feedback from a native speaker on your pronunciation and understanding.

Another great reason to take in-person classes is that you can develop a rapport with your instructor and classmates. This can make Arabic learning more enjoyable and effective, as you'll feel more comfortable asking questions and participating in discussions.

Of course, in-person classes aren't always possible or convenient for everyone. But if you have the opportunity to take them, we highly recommend doing so!

The importance of speaking practice

If you want to learn Arabic in a non-Arabic-speaking country, it is essential to find ways to practice your speaking skills. There are many ways to do this, both online and offline.

One way to practice your Arabic speaking skills is to join an online community of Arabic learners. This can be done through forums, chat rooms, or even social media groups. Many online resources can help you improve your Arabic speaking skills.

Another way to practice your Arabic speaking skills is to find a native speaker of the language who is willing to help you practice. This could be a friend, co-worker, or even a tutor. If you live in an area with a large Arab population, there may also be community groups or classes that you can join.

Finally, don't forget that practicing your Arabic speaking skills doesn't have to be all work and no play. Watching Arabic movies and TV shows, listening to Arabic music, and reading Arabic books are all great ways to improve your fluency while enjoying yourself.

Conclusion

There are many different ways to learn Arabic, but not all of them are suitable for everyone. If you want to learn Arabic in a non-Arabic country, it's important to find a method that suits your learning style and needs. The good news is that there are plenty of smart ways to learn Arabic even if you're not in an Arab country. With the right approach, you can be well on your way to becoming fluent in this beautiful language. Thanks for reading!