week 23 - english
The business portion is over
The Afghan general sips his tea
He never asks personal questions, but seems willing to answer ours
It's been a long meeting, but social hour is what counts out here
Where were you born?
I am born in Mazir-e-Sharif
Well, his English is still better than our Dari
How long have you been in the army?
I spend thirt-eight years in army
General, if we may, let's work on your use of the past tense
That is fine
We take him through the various forms of TO BE
Would you like to practice Sir?
Yes. I was born Mazir-e-Sharif
Very nice General. Go on
I was twelve years when I joined Army
Very impressive General, you are a very fast learner
We were regular fighters
I see
We were with Massoud
Yes, the Lion, correct?
He was a great great man
We were in war for many years
Many our families were died during this time
I'm sorry Sir
And then we KILL 24,000 Soviets
Concur.
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