HINDI

THE CULTURE OF INDIA

We've heard about India for various reasons, but today we're going to talk about how it's a vast country with many different cultures. These cultures are like the colors that beautify India, as people who live there describe them. This is due to the country's cultural diversity, and there are also many languages ​​spoken in India.

Culture and language support each other in welcoming foreigners and sharing their roots. When people in India share their traditions, stories, and cuisine, they also share their words. For example, a festival in one part of India might have special words that other people start using. Or a famous story from ancient times has words that are still important today.

The way people speak also reflects their culture. And the respect you show for the country of India—for example, I didn't understand, but different ways of saying "hello" or "thank you" are used depending on who you're talking to and their age. I was amazed when, in several videos I watched, the subtitles highlighted the greetings, and I had already heard other sounds with different words. But this, which is basic for everyone, should be essential because it demonstrates respect, which is an important part of Indian culture. People who come to visit and don't fully understand the language are recognized by their way of speaking or expressing themselves to locals, unlike those who live there and already know their greetings, and conversations flow according to who you know and with whom you've shared ideas for a long time.

Therefore, Indian culture makes its languages ​​rich and colorful. And languages ​​help keep the culture alive for everyone. It's a wonderful connection that makes India unique.

THE TURKISH LANGUAGE

THE TURKISH LANGUAGE. 

I wasn't going to write about this language, but my friend saw me writing my blog and said, "Have you already written about such and such language?" And that's how I ended up here. My friend loves Turkey. She told me a little about the novels and culture of that country. She also told me something about her language, like how easy it is to pronounce because she's been practicing and knows how to say phrases, or at least I hear her pronounce it well, haha, but only short phrases that she's seen in the novels she likes. And that's how she's influenced me about this language. Unintentionally, she told me some facts about the culture there because when there's a place that attracts you, you investigate absolutely everything, from its traditions, customs, gastronomy, tourist places. By the way, she mentioned a place called Istanbul, and I was captivated by the images. It's like a port, the image she showed me. I'll attach the image here.

Turkey speaks two languages: Turkish and English. People who live there welcome foreigners, and communication with them is primarily in Turkish. They also communicate with locals who live in different parts of the country but reside within Turkey. In tourist areas, there are trained professionals who speak several languages ​​to communicate and provide detailed information about services and places to foreigners. Language undoubtedly has a significant influence in all countries, and as I mentioned in another blog post, it's necessary to learn some Turkish to avoid complications and ensure you don't misunderstand the information provided by locals, in this case, Turkey.

THE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

 

PORTUGUESE

The Portuguese language has a very beautiful intonation. I like the Portuguese language. Besides, we relate some words to our native language, which is Spanish. This language is very influential for me in movies and music. Some of us have heard about Brazil and seen movies filmed there that have been a total success, and when we see something in their language, most of us try to deduce what they are saying without needing translators because, as I said, there are words that are related to our native language.

Visitors learn the language to try to communicate when they visit Brazil, and I also think that most will go to Rio de Janeiro, especially during Carnival festivities, which are undoubtedly a total celebration. Many people visit the city, share languages, and enjoy the customs, gastronomy, and other aspects of the city. Without a doubt, this place is a favorite during Carnival because of the spectacle the country offers to its locals and foreigners. Travelers learn most of its history and tourist attractions, and they prepare themselves to communicate respectfully with those who host them.

Language undoubtedly unites us in one way or another, because if we don't use a common language to communicate, we would face conflicts due to a lack of understanding. That's why it's important to learn the language of the country you're traveling to, so that both you and the new people you meet feel comfortable, you can speak clearly, and above all, avoid misunderstandings. This will also allow you to enjoy and learn more during your stay.

THE ARABIC LANGUAGE

 THE ARABIC

The Arabic language is very important for anyone who has ever considered traveling to Dubai. We must have or learn the basics of the language to be able to communicate fluently, since when we travel we will need things and we need to have a language to communicate so that others understand what we need. We also travel to learn everything about a country, so it's essential to learn greetings and the most common phrases that are used and that will be useful to us because, from what I've read, they are very strict about respect and values, and their culture, especially religion and food, is one of the most important traditions in Arabia.

 Therefore, I see an even greater need to know a language and a culture before visiting because these are aspects that seem simple, but if you disregard them, you can have serious problems because what might be normal for us could be aggression or even terrorism for them, due to the bad behavior we sometimes exhibit towards each other. But there, it's different.

I've heard the Arabic language on social media several times, but I don't really retain any words of it.I can't learn the pronunciation because I can't understand how they speak it, but the language has a greatinfluence when we need to talk to people who don't share our language.