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Word of the Week!

bachoter: intransitive verb to prepare hastily and intensely for a test with the only goal being a passing grade, not learning or new knowledge, to cram

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Excuse My French

After mastering grammar, building a basic vocabulary required to get your point across (e.g. “box” versus “receptacle” or “red” versus “vermillion”), and perhaps attaining some cultural knowledge, there remain parts of a language that are rarely, if ever,  communicated in … Continue reading

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FRANCE!

JE SUIS ICI ENFIN! My francophone famille gave me a hearty and warm welcome on Sunday night.  To my astonishment and glee, my aunt’s mother-in-law, Marie-Luise, a lovely Portuguese lady, whipped up a spread of pâté with mushrooms, charcuterie, and … Continue reading

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[bren nɑt wərkɪŋ təde]

Yep, that’s IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for “Brain not working today.”  I have hit a linguistic wall. We have 10 hours of Arabic class every week (4 Egyptian Dialect, 3 Modern Standard grammar, 3 Modern Standard comprehension) and so far … Continue reading

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