The One Sentence a Day Method — My Current Favorite Language Learning Technique
My method of learning languages in one sentence a day. Learning slowly, but well.
Three Languages to Learn to Combat Xenophobia
Fight global xenophobia by learning a new language. These are our top three recommendations.
The Colombian/Venezuelan Crisis Explained Simply
The Venezuelan Refugee crisis in Colombia – why 3-4,000 Venezuelans are fleeing a collapsed economy, how it happened, and how Colombia is helping.
The Nine Most Spoken Languages in Africa
The most spoken languages in Africa – what they are, why they’re hard to count, and which one(s) you should learn.
Reflections on a Year of Learning Languages
What we’ve learned from a year of learning languages and travelling.
The Trash Just Outside the Frame
What happens to plastics we buy? This is where it goes: trash fires, beaches, and dumps around the world. This is the “Trash Outside the Frame”.
Remembering French in a New France
How France and I evolved in the 16 years since we crossed paths — not in the same directions.
The Gift of Acceptance
The greatest gift we can give to strangers is acceptance.