Summary:

No new grammar. Discussion about learning environment. Group work.

Source: Introduction to Sanskrit (4th Ed) – Thomas Egenes – Part One

Resources:

• Class exercises 1
• Class exercises 2
• Sandhi joiner: Enter 2 non-sandhi'ed words > shows sandhi'ed version.

Learning Environment:

• Most language learning time doesn't go into learning, but searching for references. This diminishes productivity and wastes time. Even a Word Document takes time scrolling to find the reference.
• How to correct? Here's example of conductive Sanskrit learning environment:

• Idea is to put as many references as possible (long as eyes can see form a distance) on a single sheet of paper. Print out. Then keep it upright.
  • Arrange the decks in logical order so brain is trained to look in right direction immediately.
• iPad for writing. Using Paperlike 2 screen cover to give it paper-like feel.
• iPhone dictionary application is open all times to quickly search for unrecognized words.

• Regarding dictionary, have 2 choices:
  • Flashcards Deluxe REVIEW: Can manually enter words learned in Excel, then import into application via their website. Example…

• • SanKosha Sanskrit Dictionary REVIEW (iOS / Android): After years of desiring decent dictionary on phone + paradigms (for nouns/verbs), these folks have delivered.

Homework:

• Homework:
    
  • PG 104: Monkey and the Crocodile.
    • Only see answers back of book once it's complete.

Questions:

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Recorded 20 Dec, 2020