Interview Protocol

Christopher Daniels

I am interested in understanding more about the students enrolled in the literacy program. I am going to ask you some questions. There are no right or wrong answers, and your answers will be kept confidential- that means no one else will know what you tell me.

What language do you prefer to speak?
(Of course, if the interviewer has a working knowledge of the student's preferred language, this may serve an immediate purpose for the interview.)
What language did you speak in your previous country?
Can you describe your experiences with English in this country?
Where do you learn the most English?
What other places or in what other ways do you learn English?
What languages did you speak in your home country?
What language do you speak at home?
What language or languages do you speak with your friends?
Do you speak in your preferred language at school, and why or why not?
How do you prefer to learn English; with other learners or on your own?

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Amazon.com: Maya for Travelers and Students : A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan: Books

For travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first general English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region. Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic knowledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and grammar of Maya, Bevington includes invaluable tips on learning indigenous languages "in the field." Most helpful are his discussions of the cultural and material worlds of the Maya, accompanied by essential words and expressions for common objects and experiences. A Maya-English-Spanish glossary with extensive usage examples and an English-Maya glossary conclude the book.

The Yucatan Peninsula draws many North American and European travelers each year to view the ruins of the pre-Columbian Classical Maya civilization and the abundant native flora and fauna. For these travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first general English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region.

Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic knowledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and grammar of Maya, Bevington includes invaluable tips on learning indigenous languages "in the field." Most helpful are his discussions of the cultural and material worlds of the Maya, accompanied by essential words and expressions for common objects and experiences. A Maya-English-Spanish glossary with extensive usage examples and an English-Maya glossary conclude the book.

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