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  • DutchLanguage

    Dutch and Fun Literal Translations

    by Yaska Sahara May 2, 2021
    May 2, 2021

    Understanding Dutch through its literal translations, discussing its intrigue and humour in language learning

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    Spreek ik Nederlands? – From necessity to an odd affection

    by Yaska Sahara April 24, 2021
    April 24, 2021

    Its hard when you don’t gel with it, but then you pick it up and find your own way to learn! Read about my Dutch journey!

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  • LanguageMandarinTips and musings

    Passive Language Learning and Exposure Tips! (+Chinese sources)

    by Yaska Sahara February 10, 2021
    February 10, 2021

    Tips apply to all languages but writing it in the context of my Mandarin Journey!

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  • LanguageMandarin

    Mandarin Anticipation and The Phases of Language Longing

    by Yaska Sahara February 3, 2021
    February 3, 2021

    The phases of deciding to take on a language and the different things that can peak interest! Being vulnerable and discussing a language I am not yet competent in!

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  • FluencyLanguage

    Fluency Frustration Part 2 – A Balancing Act

    by Yaska Sahara November 15, 2018
    November 15, 2018

    on maintaining and learning new languages while studying at uni

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  • FluencyLanguage

    Fluency Frustration Part 1 – Sanskrit

    by Yaska Sahara November 4, 2018
    November 4, 2018

    On the difficulties of learning Ancient languages

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  • JapaneseLanguage

    How I learnt Japanese

    by Yaska Sahara July 29, 2018
    July 29, 2018

    From years of self-study to language school in Tokyo

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  • Language

    My limited experience with Kiswahili

    by Yaska Sahara July 10, 2018
    July 10, 2018

    Spent a month learning Swahili. I don’t speak it, but the experience was valuable and I plan to revisit the language in the coming years. Creating familiarity was great!

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  • Language

    Spanish in Barcelona and Languages Schools

    by Yaska Sahara June 29, 2018
    June 29, 2018

    On my brief but effective Spanish journey at Enforex Language School!

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About Me

About Me

I travel and learn languages whenever possible, while also engaging in new cultures, writing stories, eating great vegetarian food, and exploring fashion. Stay tuned for weekly posts.

Book Recommendations

  • Empress of Salt and Fortune - Nghi Vo
  • The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper - Hallie Rubenold
  • Kira Kira - Cynthia Kadohata
  • Rosewater - Tade Thompson
  • Scythe - Neal Schusterman

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Recent Posts

  • Driving in the Dunes

    October 19, 2021
  • Kutchi Fabric Travel

    May 8, 2021
  • Dutch and Fun Literal Translations

    May 2, 2021
  • Spreek ik Nederlands? – From necessity to an odd affection

    April 24, 2021
  • What is a ‘world citizen’?

    April 17, 2021
  • The Netherlands and I (Pt. 2) – Learning from not fitting in and Moving on

    April 10, 2021

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  • Driving in the Dunes

    October 19, 2021
  • Kutchi Fabric Travel

    May 8, 2021
  • Dutch and Fun Literal Translations

    May 2, 2021

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  • Lazy Women: Being seen as the "Sexually Repressed Asian" in the west
  • Tourttes hero: Mama and Me
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