I tried going into the little village shop again today… and made it in. Amazing what an accomplishment that felt like! I was thrilled that they had beer as that was at the top of my shopping list. I hoped to be able to browse at my leisure, but it’s one of those places where everything is behind the counter.
I took a deep breath and asked the attendant for bread. It is a really tough word to pronounce and she didn’t get me the first time. I was going to dig for my dictionary and show her what I wanted when she clued in and said, “Bread?” “Da!” I replied. That was all the excitement I could handle for one afternoon and I made a “that’s it” type of motion with my hands. She told me my total and showed it to me on a piece of paper, 3.65BGN (2.92CAD). These are 0.5L containers of beer. The bread looks very fresh. I would have preferred whole grain, but it’s better than nothing.
My nice neighbour, Vasa, wanted to chat as I was coming up the hill, but my Bulgarian was useless for that. I reminded her “No Bulgarian!” and then listed my pitiful list of words. She laughed. I did understand when she asked when Max is coming back and also when she said that Bulgarian will come if I work at it. I am, but it’s slow going. I wish there was an app like Duolingo for Bulgarian. I just haven’t found the app that’s making the language stick.
Well, there are two dogs clamouring for my attention, so I guess it’s walk time. Then beer! 😀
Kevin loves the beer there. It is cheap and good and the smallest bottle size is 500ml! Enjoy the walk with the dogs and your beer after.
If you have to ask for all your groceries by name that will certainly force you to learn a few words! Glad to see you enjoying yourself!
Absolutely! Vocabulary is easy to pick up. It’s actual phrases that are tough!
You’ll get the hang of it! Day by day…
Yep. Today, I tried out “good afternoon” on a few people. 😀
How far away is the little store? If it is a cafe as well you must learn to ask for coffee.
It’s about two minutes straight downhill from me. I knew “Coffee, please” before I got here! 😀
From the r/Bulgarian subreddit:
http://www.memrise.com/courses/english/bulgarian/
https://www.clozemaster.com/languages/bul-eng/play/multiple-choice
http://www.bulgarianpod101.com/bulgarian-word-lists/#
https://www.livelingua.com/project/peace-corps/Bulgarian/
THANK YOU! I know some of those links, but many are new!
You’re very welcome! I’m glad I could possibly help in some tiny way.
*hugs*!
PS I apologise, it’s actually r/bulgaria
https://www.reddit.com/r/bulgaria/
Good to hear Rae. Here’s a new item that may be something that might help with the language
http://www.waverlylabs.com/
Translating ears buds w/ phone control
Enjoy yourself!