Language-Learning Desires

I’ve been plagued with the desire to learn languages lately, and it is a hard pull to resist. I had kind of back off from learning, due to my hectic schedule, but with this drive in my chest, I may just find myself taking up my studies once again. What languages do I specifically want to learn, and why?

I’ve been studying—off and on—Koine, or Classical, Greek for some time. I’ve always had the plan to learn both Greek and Hebrew, perhaps as well as Latin. I think it’s time to take that goal up again, but with greater emphasis than before.

When I read an ancient text, I’m constantly aware that I’m actually reading a translation of the original words of that text. I find myself wondering how I would understand or feel about the text if I could read the original words directly.

I’ve done some reading about Hebrew, and I think I would love the language. My excitement for Hebrew and renewed excitement for Greek have moved me to get started again on my learning. For now, I plan to make some flashcards of some key words to learn first. This will be combined with some grammar study and extensive audio and textual reading. After that… well, let’s see what happens.