Taking the level-two Tetun course

[asakiyume]

During the summer I took the level-one Tetun course (Tetun: the lingua franca in Timor-Leste) offered through Timorlink. It's an Australia-based program, but the teachers all have deep connections with Timor-Leste.

Next week I'm starting the level-two course, and--because life is stranger than fiction--my teacher is going to be none other than the inestimable Kirsty Sword Gusmão.

Life keeps thrilling me--I feel so lucky to be alive!

Comments

[osprey_archer]

Ooooh! That's so cool!

[cmcmck]

Living where we now do I'm wondering about picking up some Welsh as we hear it on the streets every day.

[queenoftheskies]

That's exciting!

[sovay]

Next week I'm starting the level-two course, and--because life is stranger than fiction--my teacher is going to be none other than the inestimable Kirsty Sword Gusmão.

That's wonderful.

[sartorias]

Wow, go you!

[sonia]

Fantastic! What a great chance to get to know her. I hope learning from her is everything you hope and more!

[anna_wing]

How interesting! Any particular reason?

I understand that they've been separated for a while.

[amaebi]

THAT IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE OMG!