It finally came time yesterday for me do my French presentation in class. I was nervous of course but I felt very prepared after weeks of preparation and days on end studying. I’d become fairly accustomed to public speaking but doing it in French was a whole new world! It really was fun and exciting that after four months of French I was able to get up there and talk about something - and more importantly be understood! I spoke about the city of Conakry and showed a couple of videos which I made in the summer about our trip there. Overall I think it went really well and I was happy to share about our future home. Embedded below is a recording of my presentation, I don’t expect anyone to listen to the whole thing but if you want you are welcome to listen for a few seconds to see how I sound in French! Excuse all my ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’. As well, my pronunciation wasn’t that great, and I’ sure that my grammar is all wrong in places but it was a great exercise and I know that I learned a lot from doing it.
Special thanks to everyone who has been a part of us being here through prayer, finances and encouragement. We can’t thank you enough!
The last task before Christmas break is exams, six to be exact! I’m not terribly excited about them, but hey, it’s another great opportunity to learn and that is what we are here for!
good job bud, i understood most of it… but my french isn’t great either… lol.. good luck on the exams!
Thanks Adam! glad it was some what intelligible. hope you are having a good week on the west coast.
Tres Bien mon ami!! I feel like I’m back in Quebec. Sounds good man, You will do fine in Guinea. Just think you’ve only finished your first semester. We can’t wait to see you guys but obviously the trip will have to be in spring. have an awesome time in Cali.
Congratulations! How exciting! Gosh, can you believe it’s almost Christmas? Good luck on your exams!
You sound awesome Norm. I listened to about half of it. I understood a few words like “Conakry” and “Guinea”.
Sorry that was me above. Forgot to put my name in
Hey Norm,
Wow, isnt language learning fun? Keep up the good work! You earned Christmas break.
Hey guys,
The content of the presentation was great! Well, we assume it was since we don’t understand French. But we really were seriously impressed. Keep it the great work!
Wow! It’s weird to hear you talking in French. I’m glad that you guys are progressing so fast. Hope you guys have a good Christmas!!
So proud of you guys and thankful to the Lord for your desire to serve Him in Guinea..Can’t wait to see you all. Love Mom and Dad xoxo
PS No talking about us in French when you are here!! LOL