. . . and to connect, you have to practice!
I grew up in Iraq, and my first language is Arabic. It is mandatory for students in Iraq to study English…
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Travel along as language learners share tales of far-flung adventures.
Giving Portuguese a Try
Since I took Spanish for 11-plus years in school, using the usual supplies like paper, pencils, books, and the like is pretty much second nature for me. Certainly the…
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Speaking Spanish in Costa Rica
In February of 2008 myself and 10 others traveled to Costa Rica for a mission trip of building a feeding center in Sherioles, Costa Rica. I did not take…
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Seeing Immediate Results
This year I completed chemotherapy which was great! Being stuck at home unable to return to work—not so great. I missed the challenge and excitement of the work environment….
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Real Conversations, Real People—At the Vietnamese Market
Recently, I wanted to call Vietnam to talk to my daughter’s birth family, and I got some good advice from a neighbor, who is Vietnamese: buy a phone card….
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