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If you live in Pennsylvania, there are several places that offer Pennsylvania Dutch classes, including Pennsilfaanish Deitsch Friend Groups (the Amish equivalent of churches), some universities, and some public libraries. The Pennsylvania German Society maintains a list of places that offer lessons and classes. There are not many printed sources in Pennsylvania Dutch, because it is primarily a spoken dialect, but there are some that will help you become a fluent reader. The Pennsylvania Dutch Dialect Project includes a variety of short texts in the language, including jokes! The German-Pennsylvanian Association maintains a website and blog that is mostly written in the language. The Pennsylvania German Society publishes a journal, Der Reggeboge, that includes dialect pieces and columns. The "Pennsylvania Dutch Blog" sometimes features pieces written in the dialect. Pennsylvania native Brad Humble maintains a blog, "Brad Humble's Amish Country," on Amish culture and language that includes a cookbook, dictionary, and list of phrases. Because Pennsylvania Dutch is often pronounced quite differently from modern German, it's important to listen to native speakers and attend to their pronunciation. The University of Wisconsin at Madison has collected a bunch of audio interviews with Amish speakers, with transcripts provided. Hiwwe wie Driwwe has its own YouTube channel with videos in spoken Pennsylvania Dutch. If you're really serious about learning more about Amish culture and language, there are some colleges and universities that can help you. Millersville University, Kutztown University, and Elizabethtown College (all located in Pennsylvania) all have centers for the study of Pennsylvania German culture and language.

summary: Check if there are classes available in your area. Read as much as you can in the language. Listen to spoken Pennsylvania Dutch. Attend a college that has resources for Amish study.

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There is no shame in asking someone to help you stop talking. Try asking one of your friends to give you a cue whenever you start to talk in class. Maybe they can cough or tap your shoulder. Whatever cue you decide on, make sure it doesn't involve them talking to you at all or it defeats the purpose. It may seem like your teacher is always yelling at you to stop talking, but they can be a great help if you ask them. Tell your teacher you're having a hard time not talking in class, and see if they have any suggestions for things you can try. After class, tell your teacher something like "I'm trying really hard to stop talking during your class, but I'm still struggling with it. Could you please help me?" More than likely, your teacher will be delighted to give you some pointers on staying quiet. Put a sticky note on your desk and write something on it to remind yourself not to talk. Every time you get the urge to speak, glance down at your sticky note. Try writing something like "I can talk when class is over." Or "Silence is golden." . Just keep trying to stay quiet during class. It may take some time for you to learn these new techniques, but don't give up! Set realistic goals for yourself, you might not be able to completely stop talking over night. To avoid frustration and getting discouraged, start by focusing on not talking at all through the first half of class. Once that becomes second nature, make your goal to not speak during the entire class. As you meet your goals, reward yourself with a piece of candy or 10 extra minutes of play time after school. Positive reinforcements like these will help you continue to keep up the good work.

summary: Ask your friends to help. Consult your teacher. Use a visual aid. Don't get discouraged Reward yourself.

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The first step to making an apology is to realize that you are not always right. People are often defensive and struggle to accept their faults. This mechanism is meant to protect your mind and emotions from being hurt, but it can often lead to difficulties when dealing with other people. For example, if a person tells you that your bumper sticker is offensive, you might feel the need to accuse them of being "overly sensitive" before stopping to think about why they were offended. By assuming that the other person's opinion is as valid as your own, you open yourself up to understanding their point of view, even if you still disagree. Sometimes people do things that are just not cool. That includes you. When you do something that has a negative effect on someone else, be willing to admit fault in the situation. Constantly deferring fault to the other person can put a strain on the relationship and make it hard to move past the conflict. For example, say you were supposed to pick your friend up from work. When you left your job, you were so focused on getting home that you forgot to pick up your friend. If you say something to your friend like "You should have reminded me," you are not accepting fault. Instead, you should acknowledge your role in the situation by saying something like "It was my fault, I completely forgot that you needed a ride." The longer you wait to apologize, the less sincere it will seem. The person that you are apologizing to will be expecting the apology immediately. If you withhold it, it can put a strain on the relationship. Your eventual apology is likely to be mistaken for a way to alleviate that strain rather than a genuine apology. If you are out with friends and say something that embarrasses one of them, apologize immediately. Do not wait until the next time you see them to bring up the apology. If you are apologizing, you have likely hurt another person in some way. The first step to a full apology is to acknowledge this. Next, express your regret for having hurt them, and finally make an effort to amend the situation (and relationship) and ask to be forgiven. For example, if you missed several phone calls from your spouse while you were out with friends, saying "I'm sorry," isn't a full apology. Instead, say something like "I know that you were worried about me last night. I am sorry that I didn't have my phone charged. From now on, I'll take a phone charger in my car so you can reach me. Do you forgive me?"
summary: Be as humble as possible. Accept fault when necessary. Offer your apology quickly. Give a full apology.