Global Language Network http://thegln.org Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:10:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://thegln.org/categoryblog http://thegln.org/categoryblog#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:09:48 +0000 laura http://thegln.org/?p=3267 Check out G-Blogodaria! ]]> http://thegln.org/categoryblog/feed 0 Gift Of Language 2011 http://thegln.org/gift-of-language-2011 http://thegln.org/gift-of-language-2011#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:15:50 +0000 admin http://thegln.org/?p=3116

Give the Gift of Language!

To help us meet our $10,000 year-end fundraising goal, GLN is proud to present the Gift of Language, an exclusive holiday offering that, for just $250, covers priority registration, processing fees, and waives our class deposit for one class in 2012. It’s the perfect way to introduce a friend, significant other or family member to GLN. The best part? 90% of your generous contribution will be tax deductible.

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Nick name: Dow means star in Thai

Languages: German, Tae Chew, Thai, English

Mini Bio: I am a graduate student at the Elliott School of International Affairs. I am passionate about food and often experiment with making fusion dishes.

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Languages: Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, English

Mini Bio: I was born and raised in Alabama, but my parents are from Iran. I am an ESL teacher, and I love travel, photography, and learning languages.

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Nick name: Someone with a surprisingly big stomach

Languages: Mandarin, English

Mini Bio: I am from China. Anything exciting and fun interest me! Being enthusiastic is the key in my life.

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Nick name: Aspiring Flamenco Guitarist

Languages: Arabic, English, a little Spanish

Mini Bio: I am from Damscus, the capital of Syria. I have a law degree from Damascus University. I like spanish flamenco music and dancing, Italian and Syrian food, Syrian argeele(hookah) and the New York Yankees. In my free time I enjoy playing in the snow, reading, meeting people from all over the world and learning about different cultures.

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Nick name: Кяаzу Sаlsеяо

Languages: Polish, Spanish, Russian, English, Mandarin Chinese

Mini Bio: I'm originally from Poland, but I've spent most of my life in the DC area. I'm a PhD student at Georgetown University working at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda.

Travel destinations: Peru/Ecuador, China, Kazachstan

Interest: Very spicy exotic food, Latin music, Eastern European hip-hop and physical activities like sports, pumping iron, martial arts and dancing salsa, bachata and merengue.

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Nick name: Candid Culinarian

Languages: English, Spanglish

Mini Bio: Laura, a Maryland native, is a communications professional with a passion for food and other cultures.

Travel destinations: Italy, Brazil, France

Interest: Food, of course!

Where to find me: http://thesoupbowl.wordpress.com

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Nick name: Andy

Languages: Russian, English, Ukrainian

Mini Bio: I am from Ukraine. Professionally, I specialize in private equity investments.

Travel destinations: Argentina, Mexico, Australia

Interest: New people and ideas

Where to find me: www.linkedin.com/in/aklymchuk

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Nick name: E

Languages: English, some Spanish

Mini Bio: Erin, originally from rural southwestern Pennsylvania, is a yoga, fitness, and travel enthusiast, as well as an attorney with a pro bono human rights practice.

Travel destinations: Australia, India, and Brazil among many others!

Interest: I love the way travel can open and change minds

Where to find me: www.facebook.com/erinalexandra1

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