Language Database

Language can both unify and divide a people, and I am always interested in learning more about things that appear at first to be foreign.

Language not only provides insight into other cultures and people, but is often a useful tool for re-examination of a native culture.

I also really enjoy travelling, and find the process much easier when I have at least a basic grasp of the host country's language.

Projects  Language

Chinese: Mandarin   In Progress 5105 view(s) One of my extra-curricular activities is my enrollment in the Language Institute of America, for Mandarin. These courses focus on both speaking and writing the language. read more

Chinese: Cantonese   In Progress 1097 view(s) My understanding of Cantonese began through my proximity to friends who speak it natively. I am continuing my learning through the the Language Institute of America. read more

Japanese   In Progress 6777 view(s) Work in progress - this language is deprioritized behind Chinese, but I plan to resume studies in the future. read more

Spanish   Completed 2004 2121 view(s) I studied Spanish from the third grade through college. I would hesitate to qualify myself as a fluent speaker, but I am certainly comfortable in a Spanish speaking country. read more

English   Completed 8290 view(s) Although English is my native language, I am always learning more and more about this language through my writing. read more