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Ask a linguist! Q and A Session

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20 per hour - Virtual OK - Posted Sep 14, 2017

Do you have questions about how language works? Need tips and tricks for learning a new language? Want to know what linguists do, or how a linguist might contribute to your project?

Language is something that we all use everyday, but most people don't think about how amazingly complex it is. There are so many language myths circulating today, such as the idea that you can't learn a new language as an adult, or that some languages are more logical or proper than others. Unfortunately, books and articles about linguistics can be extremely dense and full of jargon, so scientific knowledge of language is inaccessible to most people who are interested. I would love the opportunity to present you with accurate information about languages and linguistics in a way that helps you understand.

You let me know in general what you'd like to ask about and we'll set up a Skype/Google Chat appointment. I will answer all your questions to the best of my ability during the appointment, and the appointment can last anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour!

Training & Qualifications


I am currently writing my dissertation for a PhD in linguistics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. I have always loved learning languages, and have studied French, German, Hungarian, Turkish, Nepali, and Hawaiian. I love talking about language and linguistics!

Availability & Preferences


Weekday mornings, HST

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Catherine


Ashley provided package of 73 Crockpot Recipes for Catherine
Sep 26, 2017
Great to work with!
Brian received Help with English tutor wanted from Catherine
Sep 19, 2017
Catherine is my hero! I'm so glad she's taking the time to tutor me in grammar. After one session of tutoring, I've grown in leaps and bounds. Cather...ine is funny, kind, and puts up with me (which isn't easy). show more

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About Catherine Lee

I am a Texan living in Hawaiʻi who likes to hike, talk, and muse. I'm currently working on my dissertation on landscape in the Hawaiian language, and training my puppy, Joxer. He's a rambunctious Hus...ky/Chihuahua/Terrier mutt named for the comic relief in my favorite show, Xena: Warrior Princess. I love teaching and can't wait to finish my PhD and get back to it. I've always been interested in language and the envoronment. After trying out a couple of different majors at Texas Tech University, I ended up getting a B.A. in geography with a creative writing minor. I then received a Master's in English with concentrations in linguistics and geography. This led me to realize that I needed to get a PhD in linguistics if I ever wanted to understand what linguists were talking about. So that's what I've been doing for the last four years.show more

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