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Twisted Memory

In English, I have achieved a certain level of fluency that is sufficient for functioning efficiently in society, but still […]

We live in a wonderful, exciting time. With so many language exchange platforms available today, everybody with a smartphone may

A few days ago, I watched a video of an English lesson for foreign students. Observing other teachers working with

Since languages are often a part of a school curriculum, many people believe that learning a new language is like

Once a student of mine explained to me in good Russian that he was bad at learning languages. He explained

During my scholarly life, I have learned many languages – English, German, French, Bulgarian, even Latin and Old Slavonic. The

Quite a lot of my students have told me that they feel anxious when speaking Russian. They are good at

During three years of living in an English speaking country, I have learned a lot about language learning. Under the

Isn’t it hilarious that in 2015, when the world is globalized and connected, many people still believe they should have

Language learners are usually afraid of making mistakes. When you learn a new language and try to put your ideas

It is fascinating how strongly school determines our behavior and perception of the world. School teaches us to value scores

What helps people to acquire a new language? Surprisingly, it is not adding something new to their everyday practice. It