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Author: Dana Hooshmand

Adventure traveller, language nerd, and coffee addict. I can deadlift a motorcycle, speak nine languages (including at least one that will surprise you), and know one great card trick.
Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mauritius with Academie Jaunbocus Tawfiq
Martial Arts Guides, Vocabulary, Reviews, and Resources | Mauritius | Skills

Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mauritius with Academie Jaunbocus Tawfiq

ByDana Hooshmand May 13, 2022January 18, 2023

Learning BJJ / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mauritius with Academie Jaunbocus Tawfiq.

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Mauritian Creole, French, and English: A Complete Traveller’s Guide to the Languages of Mauritius
French | Languages

Mauritian Creole, French, and English: A Complete Traveller’s Guide to the Languages of Mauritius

ByDana Hooshmand May 8, 2022January 17, 2023

A traveller’s guide to the languages of Mauritius: speaking Mauritian Creole, French, and English.

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Driving in Mauritius — A FAQ For Visitors
Africa | Mauritius | Travel

Driving in Mauritius — A FAQ For Visitors

ByDana Hooshmand April 27, 2022October 18, 2022

Driving in Mauritius — a comprehensive FAQ for people thinking of travelling here.

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10 Ways to Say How are you in French to Sound Like a Local
French | Languages

10 Ways to Say How are you in French to Sound Like a Local

ByDana Hooshmand March 16, 2022March 17, 2022

How to say How are You in French in just the important ways.

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Fusion Fight and Fitness Review — BJJ and Muay Thai in Cairns, Australia
Australia | Martial Arts Guides, Vocabulary, Reviews, and Resources | Skills

Fusion Fight and Fitness Review — BJJ and Muay Thai in Cairns, Australia

ByDana Hooshmand March 14, 2022March 18, 2023

A review of my three months at Fusion Fight and Fitness in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

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Twenty Four Hours in Shiraz
Iran | Life

Twenty Four Hours in Shiraz

ByDana Hooshmand February 25, 2022April 12, 2022

A personal account of living as a Baha’i through the Iranian Revolution. By my father, Abbas Hooshmand.

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Review of SASSOM MMA, a BJJ/Striking/Martial Arts and Gym in Brisbane, Australia
Australia | Martial Arts Guides, Vocabulary, Reviews, and Resources | Skills

Review of SASSOM MMA, a BJJ/Striking/Martial Arts and Gym in Brisbane, Australia

ByDana Hooshmand February 2, 2022December 11, 2022

A fairly long review of my months of training at SASSOM MMA, a martial arts gym in Brisbane, Australia.

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Lyrics to “Dubai Dubai” by Noam Shuster-Eliassi + Translation
Arabic Language Learning | Hebrew Language Learning | Languages

Lyrics to “Dubai Dubai” by Noam Shuster-Eliassi + Translation

ByDana Hooshmand January 30, 2022January 31, 2022

Lyrics to the song “Dubai, Dubai” by Israeli comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi.

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How to use Awesome TTS for Language Learning (including a tip on using it for “free”)
Language Learning Guides and Resources | Languages

How to use Awesome TTS for Language Learning (including a tip on using it for “free”)

ByDana Hooshmand November 8, 2021October 23, 2022

How to use AwesomeTTS to add voice to your Anki flashcards.

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Good Morning in French — Read This Before Saying “Bonjour”
French | Languages

Good Morning in French — Read This Before Saying “Bonjour”

ByDana Hooshmand September 11, 2021December 7, 2021

How to say Good Morning in French — everything you need to know about how and when to say “Bonjour”.

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