February 2021 Dear Language Friends: Today I write for two purposes: one to offer a video I just viewed about…
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August 2020 Dear Language Friends: I know it’s been a while since I shared some tips and reflections on language…
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It happens to all of us second language learners – we get discouraged from time to time. It’s called the…
Out of curiosity, I tried out a technique on myself for learning Spanish vocabulary. I stuck with it for 55…
Teachers need more than the right technique or curriculum. People skills are crucial. And the best tool for getting along…