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This is a very nice experience you should treasure. Actually i would agree that learning a foreign language will bridge other cultures and no matter what the age difference or point of view if you have learned some specific foreign languge it cannot only bridge gaps but it can also build friendship. Nice article you have here.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Tue Sep 15, 2009
Lovely post Aaron.Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Fri Aug 14, 2009
@ Arun in Nepal --

I saw your comment on the blog and was disheartened. You should never feel as if you are nothing. You came into this earth for a purpose. We all did. Whether you travel around the world, or only 250KMs from where you are now, you, as an individual, have value. You are valuable, and you can make a difference right where you are. Hope to read more comments from you.

@ Aaron Snipe --

I missed this posting earlier and am glad I read it. Thank you for sharing your experiences in Iraq with all of us. You come across as genuine, and it is refreshing for us, the American people, to see government officials and employees in such light.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Tue Jul 21, 2009
After going through all and reading those comments I wonder where i am why i came into this earth. Beause I am never been on aeroplane, train, boat, and have n't crossed more then 250KMs from where i am. I watch NGC, Discovery and i feel like joker on earth. like now.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Tue Jul 21, 2009
very common to encounter others who speak different than you --very easy to spark conversation with smile =ZAIN= spanish -BIEN. English -FINE. ]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Tue Jul 14, 2009
@ Aaron Snipe -- A wonderful and touching post, Aaron. Out of the mouths of babes.... I have worked with children since I was 19 yrs. old. The things they have said to me have made me laugh, have made me cry, have touched me with their wisdom and kindness. I learned early on to "listen" with my heart, as well as, my ears. Each person has something to "say", even if they are only 3 yrs. old, or 8 or 9! I loved teaching because of the children . My own children, and the children I taught over the years, taught me more than I taught them. I hope you are still "zain". Let us know how things are going. Your posts are great.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Mon Jul 13, 2009
If we ever have an international Mars expedition, a diplomat might come in handy, that's a 4-5 year round trip.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Mon Jul 13, 2009
@ Eric in New Mexico -- Extremely interesting news and link! And I got the new millennium DipNote's name "mutation":

Let's call it "SpaceNote"! (CHUCKLE)
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/07/090709-space-internet.html

This is exactly what I love in America. U.S.A. always create!]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Mon Jul 13, 2009
Listening skill is very imp.............]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Mon Jul 13, 2009
Good stuff, thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work and best of luck for the future.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Sun Jul 12, 2009
Here's the latest in high-tech John, maybe they'll put a diplomat in space one of these days, 'bout 50 years from now.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/07/090709-space-internet.html

Everyone's kids are in for an interesting ride I think.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Sun Jul 12, 2009
@ Eric in New Mexico -- I'm doing great Bro (Sir!). Thank you very very much for your concern. I read all of your posts (Great as always!). Some temporary, personal problems have made me unable to write enough.

However, no "stall", don't worry.

I read all of your posts you guys and I still believe that we have the most wonderful DipNote in the world!

I'm always here. You know how much I love this "place".

I honestly appreciate your interest Eric and I wish you the BEST!]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Sun Jul 12, 2009
@ John in Greece, How are you? long time no see. Missed your posts.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Sun Jul 12, 2009
@ Mr. Aaron Snipe -- Extremely good, migratory (traveling) and inspiring writing Sir! As I got your point -- Think global, but always act local!

You are absolutely clear and right, if I am not wrong, concerning your deeper meaning: when we have to offer pure, humanitarian help to a place on earth that needs our help, we must understand the way locals think in order to maximize the value of this helps acceptance. The only way to do this is to understand them and become "one of themz'. A real part of their society.

Anyway, great post Sir!

By the way, as always, Dipnote staff chose a "1000" words photo. Great photo editing! (maybe you should rethink my suggestion for a photo exhibition around the country based on Dipnote photos you have already used).]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Sat Jul 11, 2009
Hi,,,,

i`m very glad the State Department home page normalizes again (Here blow will be wrong and the minutes when takes charge of will think does not know how about).

The oasis meets the desert again and is the same thing.

- i have a question... north-Korea?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Sat Jul 11, 2009
nicely written, mr. snipe. thanks for posting.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Fri Jul 10, 2009
I am so happy to see this post. I was with my son, registering for school today. I asked him about language (he studied French in high school) and he said "meh." I was surprised that he wasn't more intellectually interested in language and structure.

He said it's too hard to make yourself understood in your own language, so how much more frustrating in another tongue.

I will send this to him to ask him to keep trying. Thanks for a great post.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Fri Jul 10, 2009
Hey Aaron, next time think "Kindergarden Cop"- the movie.

If one is to be subject to the "cacophonous" anyway, might as well do a little show and tell.

And the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" isn't exactly getting political with a nine year old...(chuckle).

Dipping sheep, now this....does the Foreign Service Institute prepare you for such challenges?

Or is that, "On the job training."?

LOL!

Toss a comic book into your toolkit as well, Spiderman is pretty well read globally.

I actually have a real problem with languages, so thanks for sharing a tip on picking one up.

Best,

EJ]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/listening_language/ Fri Jul 10, 2009