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Does the whole world speak English? Not quite, not even in France, if you really want to do business. Meet Ben Macklowe, a New York City kid, who grew up as a monolingual English speaker, until he messed up big time and then took matters into his own hands. Now he’s passing The Gift to his baby boys.

This episode was written by Steve Leveen, and producer Fernando Hernández, who also does sound design and mixing. Our editorial consultants are Maja Thomas and Mim Harrison, research assistance from Alma Flores-Perez.

Our graphic arts are created by Carlos Plaza and Ruth Kim.

Music in this episode by:

Kevin Macleod - Beach party
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Global_Sampler/Beach_Party

Kevin Macleod - Rite of passage
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Global_Sampler/Rite_of_Passage

Kevin Macleod - Quasi motion
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Global_Sampler/Quasi_Motion

Kevin MacLeod - I knew a guy
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Samp

Kevin Macleod - Baltic levity
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Global_Sampler/Baltic_Levity

Jason Shaw- Jenny's theme
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/JENNYS_THEME___________________-45