Modern Elvish

[Orcrist]

I just thought of something. What if we could get people to start teaching Elvish in school? That would be great. Its not really a foreign language but its not English. What do you think?

[Kransha]

Actually, Elvish is taught in schools...Some schools...In England...By Eru, I wish I lived in England, but sadly I do not. I am doomed not to have sophisticated Elvish education.

In truth, I would not support the teaching of Elvish everywhere. I am informed that Elvish is taught in Trilogy classes and exclusive schools, but nowhere else. Teaching Elvish would be nice and all, but I think it's not a useful benefit to society as a whole. Even if it were merely an elective, I think it would be an elective that degenerates slightly from the format of education. If you're going to learn an un-used language, learn Latin, not Elvish, or Galic, or one of the fabulous lost tongues that actually exist.

I do, though, support and desire to learn about these fabled Trilogy Classes, since I think that the philosophy and literary genius (in my opinion, at least) deserve as much reverence as the other great authors of that day.

[Mad Baggins]

I have to agree with Kransha. Learning Elvish would be great, but I think that if many schools started offering it, it would be a waste because not that many teenagers are interested in learning different languages, much less one that isn't real. I think they should stick to exclusive schools and Trilogy Classes.

[Orcrist]

I guess you're right. Its easier to learn it if its not on your own,

[Legolas]

Unfortunately the vocabulary and syntax are far from complete, and the Prof.'s work was made up of largely undecided components (not to mention the limited usage ;) ).

[Sharkû]

So just like English :p

[burrahobbit]

Yeah, but with way less words.

[HerenIstarion]

What is 'fabled Trilogy Classes'? I have seen the term around the place, and would be glad to be enlightened on the subject.

Thanks