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Anita Joseph

The Swahili language has at least three proverbs on patience. “Pole pole ndio mwendo” means “slowly, slowly, indeed we go.” “Haraka, haraka haina baraka” means “hurry, hurry has no blessings.” And “Haba na haba kujaza kibaba” means “little, by little you fill the pot.” Patience...
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Adriana Martinez

I really love getting to know my students and getting them excited about learning not only a new skill set, but other cultures and viewpoints. Every class I feel like I am just as much of a student as they are - you learn something...
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Yegana Baghirova

Thanks to GLN, I became more self-confident when I need or want to express my point of view in public. I like sharing my culture and language with others and be amazed how quickly people can learn if they are persistent. It demonstrates that nothing...
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Saule Kassengaliyeva

Teaching at GLN is a great opportunity to meet people from different cultures. The GLN student body is dominated by successful, driven, and motivated people, who create an excellent atmosphere for interaction. I feel like am able to help students to advance their career and...
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Rossana Delucchi

Teaching my mother tongue with GLN has been a wonderful experience, allowing me to share my culture and language and at the same time learning from my students! The interest and commitment my students always demonstrated made me always happily wait for the following class....
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Lincoln Gaffney

I'm from America, but I lived in Sweden for a year. I think the thing I took away about Swedes is that they love nature, and embody a sense of community. Very friendly, open to learning about others, and of course meatballs! I've truly met...
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