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Mar 9, World War 2 Nonfiction by Terry Marshall

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:31:54 GMT

Even sixty years later, World War 2 lives on in Guadalcanal and the rest of the Solomon Islands, both literally unexploded bombs remain a threat and in oral tradition. Here, in a world hard to imagine in modern-day America, life remains as before, influenced by history, yet challenged by change. This bit of multicultural literature is a non-fictional essay; Terry Marshall returns to the Solomons to run a Peace Corps training program on an outer island, and reflects on life in a small village, on the countrys past, and prospects for the future.

Jan 23, Language Lore: Culture and Language Stories

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:03:27 GMT

Welcome to our Language Lore page. This is the language and culture headquarters. Learn from on our expeditions; share your experiences.

Jan 16, Waiting for a Jewelry Buyer: Chelas Story

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:52:57 GMT

Terrys going shopping well sort of. Today hes watching for a jewelry buyer; hes sitting in a vendors stall practicing Spanish and learning about tourism, politics, and handmade Peruvian jewelry.

Jan 16, Learn Spanish in Peru: Taxi-ing our way

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:26:06 GMT

To learn Spanish in Peru, you should take advantage of the endless opportunities that surround you. For example, you can use a taxi ride to practice your language skills.

Jan 12, Define language needs: Self-Rating Scale

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:05:43 GMT

Youre learning a foreign language. How will you define language needs? Rate your progress? Use this scale to measure your progress.

Jan 11, Meet Your Language Guides

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:16:26 GMT

Your language guides want to help you learn a foreign language and understand other cultures. The Marshall family will make learning an adventure. They draw on Peace Corps and other experience.

Dec 6, Meet Ann Marshall

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:38:04 GMT

Ann Marshall has trial-by-fire experience in developing materials to teach language and cultural understanding. She draws on Peace Corps and other international experience, and says she owes her early

Dec 6, Meet Terry Marshall

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:58:56 GMT

Terry Marshall has created a program to guide individuals wanting to learn language and gain cultural understanding. He draws on Peace Corps and other international experience and is now developing Sp

Nov 29, Your Language Learning Guide

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:13:20 GMT

Your Language Guide provides a language learning method to help you learn another language. It approaches language from the learners viewpoint rather than the teacher-directed viewpoint.

Nov 27, YourLanguageGuide.com Privacy Policy

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:42:56 GMT

YourLanguageGuide.com Privacy Policy.

Oct 22, Languages Define Culture

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:37:48 GMT

Sit down, have a cookie and a cup of coffee or a soft drink; well show you how languages define culture. The customs and institutions of a country are woven into the fabric of its language.

Oct 22, Second Language Acquisition Step 5: Evaluate

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:14:42 GMT

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.

Oct 15, Second Language Learning Step 4: Communicate

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:11:56 GMT

As you work on second language learning, step four is to communicate with native speakers. Youre constructing and learning dialogs, now you can try them out in the local community

Oct 8, Culture and Customs: Living abroad can be shocking

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:32:06 GMT

Living abroad is a great way to learn about the culture and customs of another country. Living in another land brings its own share of joys and difficulties. Learn more about culture shock.

Oct 6, Learn Culture Through Language

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:29:48 GMT

If youve ever traveled abroad, then you know that people live in vastly different ways around the world. We call this culture. The best way to learn culture is by learning language.

Oct 6, Language Learning Blog: What's New on our Website?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:22:46 GMT

Welcome to our What's New page. This is our Language learning blog page that contains the latest content that we've added to our language learning website.

Oct 5, Language Learning Experience

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:50:39 GMT

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

Oct 5, Experiential language learning

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:16:08 GMT

Learn language through experiential language learning and teaching. This is how a child learns to speak her native language.

Oct 3, Step 3: Language Practice

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:12:39 GMT

Language practice is step three in the Daily Learning Cycle. Learn how to work with your mentor to drill and memorize the phrases of your dialog.

Oct 2, Master Apprentice Language Learning

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:47:22 GMT

You want to learn a foreign language. Follow the time-honored model of master apprentice instruction. Let us show you how to select a mentor, a native speaker, to help you achieve language mastery.

Oct 2, Writing a Personal Journal

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:57:13 GMT

Writing a personal journal is the best way to measure and track your language learning progress. Use the tips here to get started with you language learning diary.

Oct 1, Language Proficiency Level

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:21:52 GMT

How would you rate your language proficiency level? Learners can use this scale to test their own level of language proficiency.

Oct 1, Rate Yourself: Highest Language Level

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:49:46 GMT

The first step in learning a foreign language is to rate your ability. Here are guidelines if you are at the highest language level.

Oct 1, Rate Yourself: Advanced Language Level

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:47:57 GMT

Are you at advanced language level in a foreign language? Dont slow down now! Rate your ability; keep going. Here are guidelines.

Oct 1, Rate Yourself: Intermediate Language Level

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:25:42 GMT

Are you at an intermediate language level in learning a foreign language? Rate your ability and set goals for the next level. Here are some guidelines.

Oct 1, Rate Yourself: Beginning Language Level

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:25:21 GMT

Are you a beginning language learner? The first steps are rate your ability, set goals, then, after practice, evaluate your progress regularly. Here are some guidelines.

Sep 27, Stories: Multicultural Literature

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:03:25 GMT

Language learning exposes us to new cultures and vocabulary. Terry Marshall shares multicultural literature -- fiction and non-fiction -- from cross cultural experiences.

Mar 20, An International Study Abroad Program? How do I choose?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:59:25 GMT

Ready to try your foreign language skills in a real country? Here is a practical guide to help you choose your international study abroad program.

Jun 18, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 123

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:07:52 GMT

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Jun 18, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 122

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:06:25 GMT
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Jun 18, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 111

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:05:51 GMT
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Jun 18, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 110

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:05:12 GMT
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Jun 18, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 109

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:04:37 GMT
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Jun 5, Peace Corps Fiction - Whispers

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:27:19 GMT
This piece of Peace Corps fiction is set in an isolated village; Cooper quashes the scandal caused by the American, Derrick, and his city-bred Pijin teacher, the captivating Esme Soporo.

Apr 14, Pictures of Peru: An Extraordinary Place

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:16:13 GMT
Pictures of Peru seem almost too good to be true ... Peru destinations offer colorful attire, majestic mountains, rolling farmland, and unimagined eco-tourism getaways.

Apr 2, Fiction by Terry Marshall: American Model

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:37:27 GMT
National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid is prowling for South Pacific beauty. Sly and saucy, Esme willingly poses for his Hasselblad. Esmes friends invoke village tradation to protect her.

Mar 30, American Model A Pacific Beauty

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:06:46 GMT
Imagine studly National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid trolling for South Pacific beauty. He spots this bare-breasted native gal posing in a storefront window. Shes gorgeous.

Mar 30, Multicultural Education Resources

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:01:49 GMT
Browse an annotated bibliography of multicultural education resources and background information supporting Terry Marshalls' multicultural literature.

Feb 1, UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship: Staying Connected

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:58:45 GMT
A quest for a venue to watch the UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship immerses Shawn and Ann in new vocabulary and creates opportunity for mother-son bonding.

Jan 29, Peru Hiking Tour Puts Machu Picchu at Top of Life Experiences

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:59:50 GMT
For Shawn, a Peru hiking tour to Machu Picchu turned up a new Number 1 destination for extraordinary experiences, right next to the Seychelles.

Jan 29, Peru vacation package must include Colca Canyon

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:18:01 GMT
Wondering what to include in your Peru vacation package? Colca Canyon offers a 2-for-1 treat: look down and you see a 2-mile-deep canyon; look up, and let your spirit soar with majestic condors.

Jan 25, Coffee Time Rewards: Spare Me the Nescafe

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:12:35 GMT
Its coffee time, and the search for real Peruvian coffee yields far more than the perfect cup of javaa new friend, cross-cultural exchange.

Jan 23, Ecotourism Travel in Lake Titicaca: Amantani overnight

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:53:30 GMT
The Marshalls eat, sleep, and drink in rural life as their ecotourism travel takes them to a distant island on Lake Titicaca. Their rewards: a gorgeous sunset, spectacular moonrise, and solitude.

Jan 22, Promised Trek into Peru History: Choqequirau

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:17:20 GMT
Heres a little known fact about Peru history: Choqequirau rivals Machu Picchu as an ancient Inca city. Learn more about a potential trek of a lifetime.

Jan 14, Contaminated Bottled Water = Urgent Errand!

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:17:51 GMT
Terry, Ann, and Shawn were delighted with a charming pueblo, friendly people, invigorating hot springs, and seeing condors fly. But contaminated bottled water exacted a toll

Jan 14, The Whole World Guide to Language Learning by Terry Marshall

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:41:43 GMT
The Whole World Guide to Language Learning teaches a self-directed language learning method. It is great for those living abroad, or anyone interested in learning a new language.

Jan 14, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 5

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:40:49 GMT
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Jan 14, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 4

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:39:43 GMT
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Jan 14, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 3

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:37:54 GMT
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Jan 14, Whole World Guide Excerpts page 2

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:36:02 GMT
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