My dedication to quality communication has been stoked by studying languages, texts, and cultures across the world. My publications include original experimental research in linguistics, and travel writing. I earned masters degrees in sociology and applied linguistics and professional certificates in translation and English language teaching for adults, and taught business English for a decade on four continents. I grew up in Washington, D.C. and currently reside in Lisbon.  

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