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Why bother learning a new language? After all, people all over the world are clamoring to learn English, which I already speak. Polish is the native language in only one place in the whole world. And my first experience speaking with native Polish speakers in an everyday environment was indeed frustrating. Coming home from the experience [...] My quest to learn Polish is based on the approach of Benny the Irish Polyglot of Fluent in 3 Months. One of the keys to his approach is that you speak the language from day one. For the last few weeks, in addition to learning vocabulary words, listening to a Polish radio station, and watching Polish [...] If your are in the mood to learn, even just a little bit, travel is a fabulous classroom and teacher. I am always touting the value of reading guidebooks–cover to cover if you can. It’s so much fun to see what other opportunities there are in the city or country you are visiting, even if you [...] Over a decade ago, I planned to take a trip to Bali. That trip never happened, but I’ve not forgotten the desire.
Now I dream of a trip to Bali…learning how to batik or weave fabrics, or perhaps learning to play the gamelan or squeeze in a few more surfing lessons. Have you ever been [...] Learning a new language opens many doors, for many reasons.
Not only does it give insight into the culture that speaks that language, but it gives me insight into my own culture and language. I’ll ask the instructor question along the lines of…why do you say it that way, or use that specific terminology. The [...] Well, it’s official. I have become so overwhelmed with choice that I am actually standing still. It is in a state of shock that I announce I do not know what my next class will be. Harumph.
Given my recent injuries (back while surfing, ankles while working on cardio to get in shape for [...] Don’t think, just answer. At this exact moment…what you want most out of your next vacation? My answer: to learn about a part of the world I’ve never visited before. When it comes to finding a spot to learn something while on vacation my best words of advice: get ready for some research. There is no central repository for schools or instructors offering classes, so planning a trip like this will likely take some sleuthing on your part. In addition to using your favorite search [...] Why is it that I am perfectly willing to try speaking a foreign language when I am in another country? But I struggle with trying out another language when I am here at home? In a class is no problem because we are all learning. But outside the classroom, in the real world where people don’t [...] Check out this website. I just heard about it from a friend. If you’ve ever considered changing careers, why not try it out for a day or two first? Or try on a career just for fun. Test out alpaca ranching, baseball announcer, fishing outfitter, sword maker. I am making my list now. Who would you like to [...] |
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