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Translate-forget-translate: a helpful strategy for learning English
Let’s remember that when we were learning our native language as children, we didn’t have another language to rely on. We had to learn everything in context.
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„More of the same“ = less and less of the desired effect
It’s been shown that in many cases, the solutions we use to fix a problem can actually make it worse.
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Creatures of habit: Daily rituals of great minds
Mason Currey’s blog Daily Routines is a fascinating resource for English learners. It showcases the daily habits of famous creative individuals, including writers, composers, painters, poets, philosophers, filmmakers, and scientists. The blog gathers details from interviews, diaries, and letters to show how artists, writers, and thinkers manage their time.
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Learning English vocabulary in unexpected places: Temu
Have you ever downloaded the Temu app? If you’ve come across their ads, chances are you’ve been tempted. Many of us have installed it, intrigued by something that seems useful, only to end up deleting it later—maybe a little overwhelmed by all the options. If you’re already familiar with the app, you know what we…
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I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
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Eleonora’s Experience: Nurturing Orchids, Grandchildren, and Personal Passions
„I started learning English relatively late. There wasn’t enough time. I was developing my law career and taking care of my family. I chose my profession during the communist era, when it was believed that ‘once an engineer, always an engineer,’ and this inflicted irreparable damage on people’s mentality and way of thinking. I have always…
