TS 10/21/20

             Today I met with Saad for the last time. We watched a video about the joy of learning a language. I wanted to use it as an opportunity to discuss how important it is to learn a different language. We watched it and then discussed it. We talked about as he learns English it will develop as its own part of his brain and interact with his Arabic-speaking brain. He elaborated on this as he notices in his Arabic writing he has picked up the politeness of English writing. He has also noticed that when it comes to learning English it's not just about learning the language but the culture, customs, and how people think too. I think this was a good way to close our sessions and show the joy he can have from learning English besides needing it for work. 

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