As I dive into the culture of Brazil and the nuances of Portuguese language, there are always some fun cultural insights that come along with the learning process. Moments of understanding in seeing how language is a reflection of culture and values. Most recently this has manifested in the use of the word “nois" - … Continue reading The Philosophy of “Nois”
I’m a different person in a different language
The other day I had a moment where I thought to myself “I’m a better version of myself in Portuguese”. In English I talk too much. I have a strong tendency to go on rants. When you get me going, it’s hard to get me to shut the hell up and listen. In Portuguese however, … Continue reading I’m a different person in a different language
How meditation helped me to learn a new language
I'm awful at learning how to speak foreign languages. Horribly awful. When I lived in Argentina my Spanish was elementary at best after studying for 4 years in high school and college. When I lived in Korea I only learned how to say hello, thank you, and count from 1-10 despite living there for a … Continue reading How meditation helped me to learn a new language