EP. 22 - This Dutch Mother is Learning Luganda for a deeply personal reason.

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQHIn this episode of Connected By Language, Dutch content creator Jetske shares her experience learning Luganda, a language of Uganda. Originally visiting for a university minor, she eventually settled there and started a family. Jetske explains her commitment to the language as a way to connect with her partner's family and ensure their daughter grows up with both her Dutch and Ugandan heritage. The conversation covers the technical aspects of Luganda, including its twelve noun classes, tonal pronunciation, and the use of double consonants. Ultimately, the episode highlights how learning a language serves as a form of respect for a partner's culture and identityThe guest: https://www.youtube.com/@tess_chineseWhat is Tandem - Language exchange?Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App0:00 Intro3:39 Falling in Love with Luganda11:28 Learning Luganda as a European Adult29:28 Baby Intermission30:51 The Learning Process39:57 Language, Family & Bilingual Parenting48:24 Advice for Learners of “Uncommon” Languages 🌟 What topics/language should we explore on the next episode of the new tandem podcast? Let us know in the comments!