Introduction to Frisian
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more Maybe you’re interested in minority languages. Or perhaps you’re keen to learn the language that is considered to be very close to English. Or it could be that you have Frisian roots or plan to visit the beautiful province of Friesland and would like to understand the local language. This course is aimed at people with no prior knowledge of the Frisian language, who have a strong interest in learning languages. It will give you a taste of language skills that will help you to survive in a Frisian-speaking environment. The main focus will be on receptive skills like reading and listening. It will be taught in English. You can use the hashtag #FLFrisian to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- Reading and listening to dialogues about work, study, hobbies, eating, living, weather and the time
- Understanding the grammar around the conjugation of verbs, word order, personal and possessive pronouns, adjectives, modal verbs and making questions
- Writing and speaking assignments including introducing oneself and speaking about working and living
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 16 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | University of Groningen via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Gerbrich de Jong, Cees Krottje, Tom Spits |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Languages Humanities |
| Tags | Languages & Cultures |
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ik sil mear frysk
Ik sil mear Frysk studjearje, dat hoop ik.
asleep every night imagining
I rehearse Frisian words and expressions mentally before I fall asleep every night imagining I am actually conversing with someone in Fryslan ...
hours per week required
Three weeks was a comfortable commitment, with just 3 hours per week required.
dankewol universiteit fan groningen
Dankewol Universiteit fan Groningen.
european history quite differently
I can now re-read European history quite differently.
write some easy sentences
I found it very useful, because I now better understand Frisian speakers and I also learned to write some easy sentences in Frisian.
it included valuable instruction
It included valuable instruction on grammar and sentence construction; the mechanics of the language, and provided good resources for vocabulary and listening.
focused on everyday situations
This includes very useful vocabulary focused on everyday situations, but also introduces basic grammar in a clear, approachable way.
as someone who feels
As someone who feels nervous about learning a new language, I felt at ease learning in this course.
background information offered
There was also a lot of background information offered, and possibilities to proceed with other courses, via Afûk for example.
dat hoop ik
historical symbiosis between
I am taken by the historical symbiosis between Frisian and English, something this course has helped me seeing more concretely.
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 16 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | University of Groningen via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Gerbrich de Jong, Cees Krottje, Tom Spits |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Languages Humanities |
| Tags | Languages & Cultures |
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