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3 websites to use instead of GoogleTranslate
I have to get this off my chest… as an educator, GoogleTranslate is the bane of my existence. I’m not exaggerating. In the classroom, nothing is more frustrating for me then when I…
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10 idiomatic phrases to try this week
Idiomatic phrases are great to sprinkle into your spoken language and aid in fluency. What’s even better is that language learners at any level can easily incorporate them into their speaking. Here are…
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3 mindset shifts to overcome fear in language learning
Let’s talk about it…Learning a new language is scary. Stepping into the unknown… also scary. Raising your voice and potentially embarrassing yourself if you make a grammatical mistake, worrying if your accent isn’t…
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3 shows on Netflix that you’re not watching… but should
I LOVE watching television, but truthfully it can be a real time suck. Why not turn it into a learning experience? I’ve written before about the virtues of Netflix and figured why not…
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3 ways to become a vocabulary wiz
As you have learned, if you want to communicate effectively in another language you need to know more than a few words. Sometimes getting a list of 20-30 or more words to learn…
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5 passive ways to study Spanish
Before you get excited, these suggestions are not meant to replace the actual studying and preparation you should be doing for class. Instead, they are in addition to, pretty painless, and dare I…
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5 things to do after the first day of class
Congratulations! Not only have you decided to study a second language but you’ve just finished your first class. You’ve met your instructor and classmates, you’ve purchased the book a syllabus was passed out……
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