Laura Mills

Introduction:

"I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco for two years and learned the Moroccan dialect. I had a lot of fun learning it and speaking so when I came home I wanted to learn more. I studied Modern Standard Arabic and got a Masters in Arab Studies from G"

What is something distinctly 'You' which most people don't know about?

"Nothing."

What is your favorite Middle Eastern Dish?

"Couscous with vegetables (especially carrots)."

How did you find this group and, now that you're here, what do you want from it? For example, do you prefer Middle Eastern Music events, Dinner Parties, Language Workshops, Live Theatre, or just getting together to meet new people and have fun?

"I found it on the internet. I would like to practice conversation and attend different events."

Have you visited the Middle East, and, if so, where and in what capacity? For that matter, where have you traveled outside the US?Do you speak other languages besides English & Arabic?Feel free to share whatever info you'd like.

"I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco for 2 years. I have also traveled to France and Canada. I also speak French."

Do you speak Arabic? If so, what dialect(s). Do you know Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha?) Can you read, write & speak Fusha? Answering this question will help us to better offer suitable language workshops for the club.

"Fusha and Moroccan dialect. "

Stats:

• Member of Meetup since January 21, 2007
• Member of this Meetup since January 21, 2007
• Last visited over three months ago and therefore is an "inactive member"

• ~Washington DC Arabic Language & Culture Social Meetup Club~

  Laura Mills assistant organizes this Meetup

  "It was fun."

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