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“Why do you speak English so good?” – Well, because I studied the language.

Post author By MrsEnginerd
Post date May 9, 2017
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There is a difference between speaking a second language and learning it. Knowing a few words can help you get around in a foreign country or can help bridge a gap with fellow tourists or coworkers but understanding the language and its roots, its nuances and lexicon, requires careful study. To fully claim mastery, one […]

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“WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?”

Post author By MrsEnginerd
Post date April 25, 2017
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If you ever want to give an introvert a panic attack, ask them this question. Go ahead, try it! It is by far the most horrible question you can ask the likes of me, even worse than the dreaded “Do you have kids?” question. Why, you ask? Because there is no way for us to […]