[NFB-Braille-Discussion] Foreign languages that make good use of Braille

Tue Jul 23 12:02:57 UTC 2019

All languages do not use abbreviated forms in braille. Many do. However, it is a misconception that all do. Hebrew, for example, does not use any contracted forms. It is very important to approach every new language in braille with a blank slate, so to speak.

Sarah Blake LaRose
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On Jul 22, 2019, at 11:47 PM, Allison Hilliker via NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:

I learned Japanese braille in high school. It's not easy to get materials in Japanese braille, but it was fun learning it. 

Best,
Allison

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So I use English, Spanish, French, and Esperanto and can read some Italian as well. I have seen German, Hebrew and Arabic. I would probably start out with languages I know and then expand if that makes sense. 
Leena

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From: Marianne Haas via NFB-Braille-Discussion  <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org>
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Date: Monday, July 22, 2019 3:41 pm
Subject: Re: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Foreign languages that make good use of Braille

> 
> 
> German is a good language to learn as it has good braille.  However, 
> in all the languages there is an abbreviated form.
> 
> Marianne
> 
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> Boudwin via NFB-Braille-Discussion
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> use of Braille
> 
> Currently I speak Spanish and Portuguese (though I have never read 
> either in Braille). I have studied Polish a little, and was thinking 
> about continuing Polish, or studying French or Russian for fun. I 
> looked over the World Braille Usage book and it looks like all of 
> these have a braille code; I'd prefer to focus on a language that will 
> be easier to get braille materials for, either hard copy or electronic.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Ryan Boudwin
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jul 22, 2019 at 2:13 PM dean martineau via 
> NFB-Braille-Discussion < nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hello. In your situation, I would take a different approach.  What 
>> language or languages  might you want to learn? Almost  all will 
>> have standardized braille alphabets in place.  Of course, there will 
>> be more learning material available  for Spanish  learners than for 
>> learners of Swahili, but both have braille systems in place. The 
>> book World Braille Usage, 3rd edition, is available free online in 
>> print and braille, giving the most up-to-date information about 
>> braille in different countries. The more specific your questions, 
>> the better we will
> be able to answer.
>> 
>> On Jul 22, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Ryan Boudwin via NFB-Braille-Discussion 
>> < nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hey everyone,
>> 
>> I love studying foreign languages; I've studied several before 
>> losing my vision and I would like to start doing so again soon. I 
>> have never studied a foreign language using braille. Which foreign 
>> languages are able to use braille well? Are there any languages that 
>> are going to be significantly easier or more difficult from an 
>> accessibility / braille usability standpoint?
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> 
>> Ryan Boudwin
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