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[nny]

Any second language learners on my list who wouldn't mind being boringly interviewed? Doing a module called Fundamental Issues in Language Teaching, taught by the Most Boring Woman on the Planet, and I need to formulate an interview and gather some data. Won't be for a few days at least, but I'd appreciate knowing who'd be willing to submit themselves to it. It would be greatly appreciated, and although my writing ain't all that I can probably manage drabbles in appreciation...

In other news, I'm sorry for whining so much lately. Life at the moment is apathy broken by brief interludes of melodrama. I think, quite possibly, it boils down to the fact that my stomach is unhappy with me and I'm SO SICK OF SOUP. I don't know what foods I can eat, especially from what's already in my cupboard- I have no money. And when I say no money, I mean that about £4 in coppers is it. I have food, and I have money which is on its way, it's just taking its time getting to me and that's a little frustrating.

Thing is, even when life is crappy, the moon is still beautiful. There's still a little question-mark shaped group of stars that make me feel like it's not just me that doesn't understand, and that's comforting, too. Walking through crisp dry autumn leaves is still ridiculously satisfying, and bubbles still look good when you blow them out of your window. Certain little reassurances that make me remember that things'll be okay.

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[genarti]

Depends on how you define "second language learner." English is my native language, and the only I really speak with any degree of fluency. I've taken several years of Arabic, though, including an intensive immersion summer course followed by a semester living in Cairo, and gotten to the point where I could think in English-punctuated Arabic and make my halting way around. After that I took three semesters of French, and with the Arabic experience under my belt it only took me a month or so to start thinking in (English-punctuated) French without translating. Not taking either currently, but that's just because I am no longer in school; I still mutter them at family members and inanimate objects to stay in practice.

So, if that counts, I'd totally be willing to be interviewed!