SDLP 111: Week 8

[Hadi Abdullah]

So far, Ziad and I have covered a range of topics. We have covered directions, time, days and dates, business transactions. The effectiveness of the learning plan can be assessed by the following anecdote. I often listen to Ziad Skype with his family back home. I once caught him lying to his father on how he prays five times a day and how he only eats halal food. I could not stop giggling in the background while he lied so masterfully.
The lack of formality helps me learn the best. I often just ask him to start explaining the menu at a restaurant in Siraki or translate a few phrases that I wish to know. This kind of lack of rigidity allows me to learn what I want at a pace I want. I feel by merely continuing at this pace I can achieve my set goals for the semester.