Talossan Language Lessons?

[Aspra Roseta Laira]

I was hoping to learn the Talossan language, but I find the web-sites less tutorial and more informational. Specifically, I was trying to figure out if there is a gender system for nouns, if there are different forms for articles (locative/genitive/dative/nominative/objective ...), if there is verbal agreement and what is it, which tenses are available and how are they marked, etc. Where can I find this information? Word-for-word translations are nice, but it doesn't convey any of the depth I notice when I look at the rich Talossan literature.

I apologize if this information can be found somewhere and I just gave up too quickly. Thanks for your help in this matter!

Your loyal citizen, Mollie

[Dréu Gavárþic'h]

I'll field this one if Sir Cresti doesn't mind.

I was trying to figure out if there is a gender system for nouns, if there are different forms for articles (locative/genitive/dative/nominative/objective ...)

There is a gender system in Talossan, there are masculine and feminine nouns, and adjectives must match the gender of the noun it is modifying. Talossan does not have diclensions or cases (though a long, long time ago it did).

if there is verbal agreement and what is it, which tenses are available and how are they marked, etc. Where can I find this information? Word-for-word translations are nice, but it doesn't convey any of the depth I notice when I look at the rich Talossan literature.

If you want to see different forms of verbs go to the Glhetgineir (kingdomoftalossa.net/index.cgi?lingo=&page=Glhetgineir) and click on the raido button that says "verbs" then choose what tense/mood/person/voice/number you want and input the infinitive form of the verb in English without the "to" and you should get it, for instance:

I put in "play" and ask for the Active Indicative First Person Present, and I get: xhúéu

Unfortunately, Talossan language lessons are not yet up, but if you ask Cresti or your bro or for that matter, myself, for a little "Ancient Chinese Secret" called "EDIT" I'm sure any of us would be happy to give it to you.

[Aspra Roseta Laira]

Wow! Thanks for the quick reply. I'll continue my education, one click at a time!

Mollie

[King John]

I just emailed Mollie some other stuff that should help her get going.

— John R

[Sir C. M. Siervicül]

I'm thrilled to hear of your interest in learning Talossan, Mollie. Do let us know what questions you have after reviewing the charts King John sent you. We should have a lot more instructional materials on the site within the next couple of months. But I would like to put up a little bit of basic grammatical information within the next week or two.

[Hooligan]

The long-so-called "upcoming Arestadâ" is actually now near reality. I understand that the final version of the final proposal ("The Great Vowel & Stress Proposal") is being readied. After this, the Arestadâ can be published, which will lead to an effort to write a new full Grammar.

Hooligan

[Sir C. M. Siervicül]

mha said:

The long-so-called "upcoming Arestadâ" is actually now near reality. I understand that the final version of the final proposal ("The Great Vowel & Stress Proposal") is being readied. After this, the Arestadâ can be published, which will lead to an effort to write a new full Grammar.

Hooligan

Indeed. It would be nice (and, I think, possible) to have the Arestadâ out by Language Day (12 December). If not that, then Independence Day (26 December).

[Vit Caçeir]

As long as we're on the topic of language lessons, does anyone know if there is a pronunciation guide? I've been trying to teach myself a wee bit of Talossan, but I keep pronouncing it in my natural Austrian accent, and something makes me doubt Talossan words have an Austro-Bavarian pronunciation.

If there is a pronunciation guide, would anyone mind pointing me to it? If not, I think it'd be a great asset to students of the Talossan language.

[Dréu Gavárþic'h]

*Ahem* kingdomoftalossa.net/index.cgi?lingo=&page=GlhetgPronunciation
Though I would like to make some corrections (show that the c'h is like the hebrew ch etc.)

[Sir C. M. Siervicül]

alexandreu said:

*Ahem* kingdomoftalossa.net/index.cgi?lingo=&page=GlhetgPronunciation
Though I would like to make some corrections (show that the c'h is like the hebrew ch etc.)

I wouldn't mind adding more comparisons, but what we really need to put in is some IPA.

[Sir C. M. Siervicül]

edwardwadas said:

As long as we're on the topic of language lessons, does anyone know if there is a pronunciation guide? I've been trying to teach myself a wee bit of Talossan, but I keep pronouncing it in my natural Austrian accent, and something makes me doubt Talossan words have an Austro-Bavarian pronunciation.

If there is a pronunciation guide, would anyone mind pointing me to it? If not, I think it'd be a great asset to students of the Talossan language.

I should add that what we're really waiting for (before updating the pronunciation guide) is for the next Arestadâ to come out, because that will greatly simplify the orthography and pronunciation of Talossan.