Sæll Gary!

--- In norse_course@yahoogroups.com, Gary Spaulding <baldr369@...>
wrote:
> HAIL ALL, I am new to this group but i have been
> looking for you for over ten years. I leave on the
> east coast of the USA. I have been looking to learn
> the old ways. I have read most that has been writen on
> the history my me ancesstors now i have te chance to
> learn my laguage. My e-mail address will tell you were
> where my heart is. Now can someone help a newbe out
> and get me started?

No problem. We are presently in chapter 3 of Færeyinga Saga, which
is about the history of the early Faroe Islanders. Start by going
back and reading the portions which have already been read by the
group (about two pages of text). These are all posted. Do this is
conjunction with reading the sections on Grammar by Haukur and the
separate vocabulary lists for each portion of text posted by myself.
The grammar will help you to understand the different parts of
speech and how the language as a whole works. The vocabulary entries
will translate the language and provide some insight into the many
relationships between words. Each time a new section of the text is
posted, try to translate the text and post your translation. See how
far you can get before the vocabulary list is posted. Also, you can
learn a lot by following the many simultaneous translation efforts
and interactions between students and teacher. Good luck.

Regards,
Konrad.