Forked Tongues

It occurred to me that people on this comm might find this quite interesting/useful:

Guide to writing Hokkien in the Roman alphabet

I found this interesting and in fact quite useful in improving my understanding of (Penang) Hokkien. I understand some as my parents and relatives speak it, but didn't have any systematic training (though ... does anyone?) and didn't consciously distinguish between the various consonant sounds.

There's also a guide to tones in Hokkien, and I recommend the podcast if you're interested in Penang Hokkien at all. Sometimes I put it on when I'm feeling homesick, though I only understand some of what is being said. Don't listen to it when your Hokkien-speaking relatives are around, though -- they get pretty profane!