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Jan 14, 2008, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 1

Look at excerpts from the Whole World Guide to Language Learning.

Jan 14, 2008, Whole World Guide Table of Contents page 3

See the Whole World Guide to Language Learning table of contents.

Jan 14, 2008, Whole World Guide Table of Contents page 2

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Jan 14, 2008, Whole World Guide Table of Contents page 1

See the Whole World Guide to Language Learning table of contents.

Jan 14, 2008, Language Learning Reviews: Whole World Guide

Read the critics' language learning reviews of Terry Marshall’s Whole World Guide to Language Learning.

Jan 12, 2008, Our Peru Adventure Vacation: The Road to Moray

Ann describes a Peru adventure vacation to mystical terraces at Moray, where she has an experience that was at least magical, maybe even mystical.

Jan 12, 2008, Spanish tutorial: Meet my tandem, Mariarosa Holgado Vargas

Read about a tandem learning experience. It is a great idea for an informal Spanish tutorial. Terry works with a Peruvian architect. She teaches him Spanish and he helps her learn English.

Jan 12, 2008, Practice Basic Spanish Grammar: Tandem Learning

Here is a way to pracitce basic Spanish grammar: arrange a Tandem learning exchange. Ann describes her language practice while studying in Peru.

Jan 11, 2008, Siete Maravillas del Mundo: Místico Machu Picchu

Recien, Machu Picchu era nombrado una de las siete maravillas del mundo. Cuando Ann no pudo subir a majestuoso Wayna Picchu, tenia sus propias experiencias misticas en esta ciudad sagrada...

Jan 10, 2008, New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, and Mystical Moments

Machu Picchu was recently named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. When a cold made Ann forego a climb up majestic Wayna Picchu she had her own mystical experiences in this sacred Inca city.

Jan 4, 2008, Mario Vargas Llosa Teaches (Practical) Spanish

Great literature provides a rich language learning experience. Join Mario Vargas Llosa as he helps teach practical Spanish to a newcomer.

Dec 29, 2007, Peruvian Inca Architecture: View from the Mountaintop

Terry and Shawn followed the trail of the Peruvian Inca up to the top of Wayna Picchu. Read about their trek as they experience Inca handiwork first hand.

Dec 27, 2007, Learn Spanish Grammar in Peru

Want to learn Spanish grammar? Here is a different approach to language learning, that’s not grammar based.

Dec 15, 2007, High finance in changing money: Peru Shopping

Child vendors besiege the Marshalls in Peru, they are interested in changing money as well as selling their trinkets.

Dec 15, 2007, Waiting for a Jewelry Buyer: Chela’s Story

Terry’s going shopping … well sort of. Today he’s watching for a jewelry buyer; he’s sitting in a vendor’s stall practicing Spanish and learning about tourism, politics, and handmade Peruvian jewelry.

Dec 5, 2007, Indian clothing here and there

Leslie goes for a day of sight seeing with her driver. She sees a different slice of Indian clothing in the countryside. She also learns why many clothing labels say “Made in India.”

Nov 30, 2007, Explore the Taj Mahal in a Unique Way

Here is a one-of-a-kind idea to explore the Taj Mahal. A young man tries to impress his girl friend by pedaling a rickshaw. He strains to get it going.

Nov 30, 2007, No Water? India – Gurgaon Infrastructure Dilemma

The government in Gurgaon is taking a long time to decide how to provide water and power to this growing Delhi suburb. Read about the water India conundrum.

Nov 30, 2007, Road Traffic Safety in India: Let's Paint a Picture

Ready for your road traffic safety lesson India style? Go for a virtual ride in the live game of who is the most daring. You must be brave to drive in Delhi.

Nov 30, 2007, Culture and Globalization

Have you called for technical support and been helped by a representative in India? You’ve experienced culture through globalization. Read a blog about off shore call services.

Nov 28, 2007, Learning about culture Asia style: Holy Cow, what happens when one dies?

Leslie is learning about culture Asia style. She’s been in Delhi for a few days and has many questions about cows that wander freely around the city. What happens to a cow when it dies?

Nov 27, 2007, Second Language Acquisition – Step 5: Evaluate

The fifth and final step of the daily learning cycle in second language acquisition is Evaluate. Learn how to assess your progress and improve your speaking skills.

Nov 24, 2007, Language Learning Experience

Ever lived abroad and had a language learning experience that left you feeling silly? In your own country, you can handle routine tasks easily. In a new country, sometimes the easiest of