On Learning and PLE
Have you ever tried peeling a pineapple? Yes, you can buy it pre-cut into slices in nice plastic boxes. But have you actually tried peeling one yourself? And if yes, how did you go about it? I remember the first time I bought a pineapple. I brought it home and for a while was staring at it, not really knowing how to go about it. I know the easiest way to do it was to just take a knife and start cutting the rough skin. But I wanted to do it "the right way". So, I went on Youtube, typed "peeling a pineapple" and followed the instructions given by a somewhat experienced pineapple slicing guy. As simple as that. It might sound trivially, but to me it was something. A 70-year-old woman (my mother) was getting ready to come and visit me in Oman. We set the day, and I bought her the ticket. She was to fly through Amsterdam. Sounds easy, right? Well, not for someone who does not speak a word of English. She did not know anyone in the small town where she lives who had b