Comments on: Through the orchid garden https://drsavta.com/wordpress/2008/11/29/through-the-orchid-garden/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:42:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nelly https://drsavta.com/wordpress/2008/11/29/through-the-orchid-garden/#comment-360 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:42:03 +0000 https://drsavta.com/wordpress/?p=451#comment-360 Senchow! In the county where I live in Alabama, parents complain about the schools that teach French–they want Spanish. I tell them that Americans should learn a variety of languages, and that French is important because it is understood in Southeast Asia, AND many Middle Eastern countries. With globalization of the economy we must communicate with many nations. I ask, “Do you think it’s easier to communicate with Arabs in Arabic or in French? Most people have heard that Arabic is one of the most difficult languages to learn.

My father learned Vietnamese in Fort Bliss Texas, as he was an interrogator in the war. It was amusing to hear the different tones he had to practice at home from reel to reel tapes!

]]> By: Toby https://drsavta.com/wordpress/2008/11/29/through-the-orchid-garden/#comment-359 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:16:09 +0000 https://drsavta.com/wordpress/?p=451#comment-359 Hi Rona,
So glad your trip is working out.
Makes me want to be there.

I hope the tragedy in Indai doesnt impact your plans.
Good luck
Toby

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