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Let Your Goals Do the Driving

Let Your Goals Do the Driving

I'm going to take you down memory lane and revisit a Russian lesson I once had. This was a time when my Russian skills were good enough to engage in fluent conversations on almost any topic. My teacher and I would often find ourselves engrossed in deep, sometimes personal, discussions. But then, invariably, we would realize that we hadn't spent enough time on formal exercises and grammar. It was a gentle reminder that learning a language is never just about talking and understanding. Read More

Language Skills Regressing? Don

Language Skills Regressing? Don't Panic!

I'm feeling inspired to explore a topic that hits home for many of us: the ups and downs of the language learning journey. Specifically, I want to delve into the concept that language acquisition isn't a smooth, linear progression - it's more like a mathematical step function. Now, stick with me on this, even if you're not a math whiz. A step function starts at one level, then suddenly jumps to another level, continuing on from that higher plane. And friends, language learning is exactly like this. Read More

Losing Your Language Virginity

Losing Your Language Virginity

In this post, I want to share a personal and unique language learning experience I've had - one that I believe many language learners might not have the chance to experience in their lifetime. I call this experience "losing your language virginity." Before I go any further, I want to clarify that this is not a sexual thing; it's a term I've chosen to describe a moment of profound connection with a language and its speakers. Read More

How Accountability Determines Success or Failure

How Accountability Determines Success or Failure

I want to talk about the importance of accountability when it comes to achieving our goals, particularly in language learning. There are generally two types of people: self-starters who can accomplish everything on their own, and those who benefit from having someone or a group to be accountable to. For most people, having a sense of accountability can significantly help with motivation and ultimately achieving their goals. Read More