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Language: Talk’n the Talk

Sranan 7,000 words. English 200,000 words. Language: Talk’n the Talk. May 12 – July 15 language class Mon. – Thur, + Sat; 8 AM – Noon Host family spoke no English Tested to achieve level of proficiency. Keys to Success: If you’re not making mistakes you aren’t practicing

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Language: Talk’n the Talk

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  1. Sranan7,000 words English200,000 words Language:Talk’n the Talk • May 12 – July 15 language class • Mon. – Thur, + Sat; 8 AM – Noon • Host family spoke no English • Tested to achieve level of proficiency • Keys to Success: • If you’re not making mistakes you aren’t practicing • Ask questions – my favorite word “saide” is WHY! • Multiple meanings – “doro” is door, arrive • Flash cards – always in your pocket Outdoor classroom Dan’s language teacher with her star pupil Dutch is primary language taught in school; Trio is spoken at home and in Kwamala Sranan is a “bridge” language that is spoken throughout Suriname Sranan’s official spelling only arrived in 1986; there are lots of variationsIn the city TV programs are in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Dutch but no Sranan More info on language at Dan’s blog - http://daninsuriname.edublogs.org/2010/06/

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