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Living the language you learn

When we learn a language, we often think of it as an academic subject. This brings to mind books, pens, computers, taking notes, doing exercises, memorizing vocabulary, and practicing speaking—along with all the typical assignments linked to language learning. However, language has a unique feature that sets it apart from…

Monolingual studying. When should you stop using the first language in your second language learning?

Many language learners start by using English or their first language as a medium in learning a second language. This model of learning is helpful, but there should be a point where a learner needs to start a monolingual learning strategy, by gradually replacing the first language with the target…