Thanks Downers! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The Might · 01-11-2008, 06:48 AM

Well, I'll keep this short and simple.
We received our English and History (also in English) tests today and I got very good marks at both.
So my teacher asked me what it is that makes me speak English so well - is it what I learned before coming to Germany, is it what I learned here or something that I learned from my parents?
Personally I think it is what I learned on the Downs. By posting often and discussing with native speakers on different topics I really feel that I have improved my skills.

Sooo...
Thanks to all you Downers that have helped me!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 01-11-2008, 07:07 AM

Congratulations!

But that's great! So the Downs have some practical use after all, huh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might

So my teacher asked me what it is that makes me speak English so well - is it what I learned before coming to Germany, is it what I learned here or something that I learned from my parents?

And so I presume you told the teacher that it was the Downs! You know, propagation is necessary!

The Might · 01-11-2008, 07:29 AM

Nah, he wouldn't understand I guess... not the fantasy interested type.

And indeed it seems the Downs has a practical use.

Btw, anyone else who also wishes to thank the Downs for something is of course welcome to post.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 01-11-2008, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might

Btw, anyone else who also wishes to thank the Downs for something is of course welcome to post.

I guess this thread would not offer enough space for everyone to speak... and a man's life is short

But yes, yes, I know...

Elmo · 01-11-2008, 07:47 AM

I failed my degree because of it.

(This may be a joke)

Aganzir · 01-11-2008, 08:28 AM

I could thank the Downs for the same thing as Might: improving my English skills. I admit my language is still rather poor but at least I can write English much more fluently now than when I first joined.

Personally I find it wonderful to talk with Tolkien fans from all over the world- especially as I catch myself quite often from judging people based on whether they like Tolkien (good) or not (bad) or maybe don't even have an opinion (uncivilized!).

I also want to thank the Downs for keeping me from studying, causing me sleep deprivation and occupying a great part of my free time.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-11-2008, 08:39 AM

It's not just those who knew other tongues prior to English that have a reason to thank the Downs. I have had my own language skills improved by discussion with the many fine folk assembled here, now and in years past. Many aspects have been polished or introduced: debating, constructing arguments, proofreading, and vocabulary (interesting new words such as lycanthropy, etc.

).

To think I would once litter my posts with (sp?)......

01-11-2008, 06:48 AM	#1
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Thanks Downers! Well, I'll keep this short and simple. We received our English and History (also in English) tests today and I got very good marks at both. So my teacher asked me what it is that makes me speak English so well - is it what I learned before coming to Germany, is it what I learned here or something that I learned from my parents? Personally I think it is what I learned on the Downs. By posting often and discussing with native speakers on different topics I really feel that I have improved my skills. Sooo... Thanks to all you Downers that have helped me! __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-11-2008, 07:29 AM	#3
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Nah, he wouldn't understand I guess... not the fantasy interested type. And indeed it seems the Downs has a practical use. Btw, anyone else who also wishes to thank the Downs for something is of course welcome to post. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-11-2008, 07:47 AM	#5
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	I failed my degree because of it. (This may be a joke) __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

01-11-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	I could thank the Downs for the same thing as Might: improving my English skills. I admit my language is still rather poor but at least I can write English much more fluently now than when I first joined. Personally I find it wonderful to talk with Tolkien fans from all over the world- especially as I catch myself quite often from judging people based on whether they like Tolkien (good) or not (bad) or maybe don't even have an opinion (uncivilized!). I also want to thank the Downs for keeping me from studying, causing me sleep deprivation and occupying a great part of my free time. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

01-11-2008, 08:39 AM	#7
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	It's not just those who knew other tongues prior to English that have a reason to thank the Downs. I have had my own language skills improved by discussion with the many fine folk assembled here, now and in years past. Many aspects have been polished or introduced: debating, constructing arguments, proofreading, and vocabulary (interesting new words such as lycanthropy, etc. ). To think I would once litter my posts with (sp?)...... __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond