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In Retɻoflect
A blog by Joel Broberg
In Retɻoflect is my collection of ramblings following my journey as an undergraduate linguistics student. I write about languages and linguistics, faith and learning, and everything in between.
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12 ː Language on the Ground, ep. III
“We’re going to surprise Jimena for her birthday!” María squealed. We piled into Pablo’s pick-up truck, four in the front row, five in...

Joel Broberg
Mar 27, 20236 min read


11 ː Language on the Ground, ep. II
"Oh, yes, the children know Quichua, of course," Jimena said proudly, not prompted by any question from me or Blake. "My sister Milena...

Joel Broberg
Mar 27, 20237 min read


10 ː Language on the Ground, ep. I
Blake, my fellow intern, and I first met Pablo at dusk in the middle of Salasaka, outside his shop, where tourists on their way to the...

Joel Broberg
Mar 27, 20237 min read


09 ː Salasaka pt. III
El que cree en mí, como dice la Escritura, de su interior correrán ríos de agua viva. Juan 1:1 (RV1960) Whoever believes in me, as the...

Joel Broberg
Jul 19, 20228 min read


08 ː Salasaka pt. II
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Así será mi palabra que sale de mi boca; no volverá a mí vacía, sino que hará lo que yo quiero, y será prosperada...

Joel Broberg
May 31, 20225 min read


07 ː Salasaka pt. I
I’ve been in Ecuador for a little under a week. Here’s a short update of what’s transpired. :) Things experienced We’ve been bouncing...

Joel Broberg
May 23, 20223 min read


06 ː Ecuador-bound…
Much has transpired since I last posted on In Retɻoflect. This post is a longer one, so feel free to peruse as you wish with the headings...

Joel Broberg
May 17, 20224 min read


05 ː Two thirds (¡¿?!)
Saturday, November 5, 2021 Ahora vemos de manera indirecta y velada, como en un espejo; pero entonces veremos cara a cara. Ahora conozco...

Joel Broberg
Nov 6, 20215 min read


04 ː Learning to learn
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Enséñanos de tal modo a contar nuestros días, que traigamos al corazón sabiduría. Salmo 90:12 Teach us to...

Joel Broberg
Sep 22, 20215 min read


03 ː Sudden immersion. Small victories.
Thursday, September 9, 2021 As I write, tropical thunder cracks and echoes overhead as the afternoon rains, in almost a teasing manner,...

Joel Broberg
Sep 9, 20215 min read


02 ː Iconoclasm, British Columbia, and Costa Rica
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 I caught this whirlwind of a summer by the tail and am just now getting the chance to recuperate and recharge....

Joel Broberg
Aug 17, 20214 min read


01 ː Pilot
Sunday, June 20, 2021 Introductions Hello, reader! However you stumbled upon this blog, I’m glad you’re here. My name is Joel Broberg...

Joel Broberg
Jun 20, 20212 min read
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