Tag: learning
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Languages, Humiliation and Carrots
Years ago, we lived in Barcelona, Spain, learning the language little by little. Most people spoke Catalan, making Spanish their second language. Very few people spoke English, which provided us with an excellent opportunity to learn the language. And to die to ourselves. On a daily basis. Learning a new language is humiliating. You babble…
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Brake, stop, foot down!
Thomas and Adrian were laughing as they walked through the door. It had been a long day and they were tired, but happy. Father and son had been working together throughout the day and they had quite a few stories to tell. My husband Thomas had been hired to teach a group of immigrants how…
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Learning to Focus
He got into the driver’s seat, put the key in the ignition, fastened his seat belt and leaned over to the right. Way over to the right. Like, ‘torso half way out of the seat’ right, positioning his head right under the rearview mirror. Then he took off. His dad was amazed. “What are you…