Teach Yourself Gothic
…and I don’t mean lessons in wearing black and listening to the Cure, either. No, I’m referring to the early Germanic language, Gothic — the oldest Germanic language that exists in writing. This Introduction to Gothic is a good start. Here’s another one, and then there’s the Gotish Tongue Website, which includes poetry, riddles, glossaries, and more.
you just reminded me of the this american life in which sarah vowell tells of her goth lesson. it’s very funny. i recommend giving it a listen if you’ve never heard it.
I haven’t heard that one but it looks like it is funny. Thanks for the heads-up!