Is there anyone here who could help me learn Dyula?
Both my parents are from West Africa and came to the West just a year before I was born. They have only ever spoken Dyula to me and all my siblings, and yet, we all can't speak it. Understanding is fine, and the minimal basics are doable, but having full conversations is sadly something I can't do. My parents have tried multiple times when we were younger, but according to them, we were too stubborn to learn. I have always felt insecure about not being able to speak it. Especially in group gatherings (BBQ's and weddings), it is embarrassing to not be able to speak it and my big age(20). All the kids we grew up with can speak it for some reason, which makes my situation the more sad. A couple of years ago, we went to the Ivory Coast for the first time and like you can image, it was hell for 10 year old me who couldn't speak a word. I genuinely tried, but every time I tried to speak, they would all laugh and mock me, which resulted in me not speaking for the rest of our stay. This year we are going again. I really can't come back almost 10 years later and not have improved even a tiny bit.
Sorry for all the trauma dumping, but what I wanted to say is that I am looking for a way to improve my Dyula drastically in this upcoming year. Maybe there is someone who speaks it that can help me or point me to some resources. Recommendations for youtube channels or books would be of great help as well. I have tried looking myself, but not much can be found.
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