Quora, No, it’s not. Spanish at 15 I started learning Spanish at 15 and I would say I’m fluent. Could definitely keep improving at it, but I understand about 95% of what I hear and more sometimes …
“What does the transition into understanding a language look/feel like?”
"I have tried learning a language before (Danish) before, but got only so far then stopped. Everytime I pick it up again, I start from the beginning. This has allowed me to develop a very sound …
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“Why do Chinese English students always believe that speaking with a native English speaker will somehow improve their spoken English?”
Question from Quora and my response: Likely because it is something that can greatly improve their spoken English if done effectively. And will probably help some even if not done very …
Six Words in 1.2 Seconds! Hearing the Wrong Thing, Examples in English and Chinese
The other day I was playing the Listen Speak Game and a couple rounds made me laugh. I got only one word right out of six! And with a different person in a different round, the other person got two …
Listen Speak Game with Advanced Speakers, Mixing Things Up
Had a conversation about the Listen Talk Game the other day. Basically, from the perspective of a Chinese English tutor in China. Basically, she was able to play the game and make very few mistakes …
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Differences in ‘without a timer’ and ‘timed practice’ on Duolingo + Progress Two Weeks After Statue
Two weeks ago I got the Spanish Duolingo statue. Have been trying to get all of the skills to the highest level 'still strong'. The first two sections are at that level. A few have dropped down to …