Posted in languages on May 23rd, 2009
In the past week, I have conducted two business meetings entirely in French. This is something I would have thought entirely impossible at one time. This makes me trés contente. I am grateful to have been gifted with an affinity and respect for languages, and for every opportunity I have to practice my french, […]
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Posted in senegal, words, languages, daily on Feb 27th, 2008
The internet is such an amazing tool that has opened my world wider than imaginable. One of my favorite recent connections made via “le net” is with a fellow linguist who has created a website dedicated to learning Wolof. How cool is that?!
Why not expand your own vocabulary today and learn […]
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Posted in 9-5, teaching, travel, languages, Education on Nov 5th, 2007
In two days, I leave for the American Association of Grant Professionals Annual Conference in Arlington, VA. I am so excited to travel a little bit, discover new vegetarian restaurants and book stores in Arlington and DC, have gobs of time to myself and spend four days with other grant writers. I […]
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Posted in words, languages on Oct 19th, 2007
Between us, Diene and I can speak six languages: English, Serer, French, Wolof, Pulaar and Hindi. (Ok, invoke the past tense - spoke -for me and Hindi. In less than five years, I have completely forgotten all but the salutations - but such an exorcising of knowledge is a skill in itself.) […]
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