Some of my favorite places are on Minnesota lakes. The solitude, the calmness, and the clear water bring a simple joy to my heart. I had one of those joyful moments not too long ago as I set out in
Furious listening
As you may know, I’m working once again this summer in the Summer Institute of Linguistic’s Second Language Acquisition course. I’m working with 8 students along with a friend and speaker of Iraqi Arabic, Wafaa (who I met last year).
The importance of safety
For those who haven’t heard, I’m currently in Grand Forks, ND helping out with a course in Second Language Acquisition. I’m coaching 8 students in learning Arabic… and learning Arabic! It’s an exciting place to spend the summer. One of