A Far Country

A Far Country

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Oct 31 / 6:58pm

Happy Halloween

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Jun 29 / 11:09am

Language Learning: Total Physical Response

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One technique for language learning is called Total Physical Response.  Basically, learners receive commands in the new language and physically act them out.  Responding like this helps one associate the words with the actions, rather than simply memorizing a translation.

Here are a couple of "action shots" of us doing TPR from class.

 
Jun 26 / 11:55pm

Greater Council of Hearts (Language Learning)

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A language learning exercise - "The dog gives the small pink heart to the man."

 
Jun 20 / 11:06am

A Smile from Ethiopia

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Our daughter was all smiles while my wife was reciting the names of body parts along with possessives -- my hair, his arm, etc.

 

 

 
Jun 11 / 4:47am

More Ethiopian Food

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Fried lamb and a variety of meatless things. Some green sauce that tastes like wesabe.