Arrrrrrrrrrgh

I asked Peter to help me with the pronunciation of the Swedish songs that we are singing in my choir. The Swedes, unlike the Danes, roll their r's. I discovered, to my surprise, that I am not able to roll my r's... even if I try really hard.

I always thought that speaking French taught me how to roll my r's, but for French I managed to get away with a croaky roll at the back of the throat.

Cesar, when he was trying to teach my Spanish, told me that roll comes from the tip of the tongue. Peter told me the same thing about Swedish. I made Kendrick roll some Tagalog R's for me, and it was the same for him as well. If Lera were around, I would check for Russian too.

Until I master this technique, there will be so many languages out of my reach. (There goes my dream of pentaligualism). Any linguistic tips out there, dear readers? Why is it so easy for everybody else?

p.s. Becky, I completely chickened out on the cake. :) I'm planning to wait for my friend Angela to visit and make her bake with me.