who would have thought of adapting methods of learning language, from a linguist would help. 
never mind you have prompted the teacher in me, therefore please do refer to "post by snoop12 » Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:02 pm " in the General Section, Topic Somali Language
furthermore, stay cautious of contemporary somali literature as this is not always sound. alternative ? maybe speaking and listening
your first exercise: compose a jaw dropping love poem, your motivation..
