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This is super important to me. My dad really wanted us to be Americans, but now that I'm older, I'm trying to connect with my heritage. There aren't a ton of En
by mydriasis 3y ago
This is super important to me. My dad really wanted us to be Americans, but now that I'm older, I'm trying to connect with my heritage. There aren't a ton of English language resources for learning about the culture, and so the best most viable option is doing it in the native language, which I wasn't taught. I'm learning it on my own, and it's challenging, but definitely worthwhile.
I'd heavily suggest connecting with foreign family ( cousins, neighbors, etc ) on Facebook to practice language. They'll be excited to hear from you, and even more excited when they see you trying your best to communicate in the language of your ancestors...!
- klyrs 3y agoMy great grandparents were Italian, and didn't teach their children Italian, because at that time Italians weren't considered "white" and they wanted their kids to fit in. I'm connected to my heritage, almostly entirely through food. As adults, my mom and I have learned bits of the language but we're far from fluent. I wish that my grandparents had taken the effort you are taking today. Thanks, on behalf of your grandkids.
- mydriasis 3y agoIt's worth a couple of lifetimes, imo :)
- jxcl 3y agoI recommend looking on italki.com to see what options there are for language lessons. I started using them years ago, doing two lessons a week, and it’s helped massively with my native language progress
- pwdisswordfishc 3y ago> My dad really wanted us to be Americans, but now that I'm older, I'm trying to connect with my heritage. Which means he succeeded.
- mydriasis 3y agoYes, he's pleased. He's also happy and surprised I'm digging into all of this old stuff. It's been fun.