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Chaos and Focus in Language Learning

Peace 

Shut up, I’m trying to learn to speak a language,” said no one ever.
Foreign language study is different from learning maths or history. Today, I want to look at two states which – although contradictory – still feature in every language learner’s work. How to use them? How to make the most of them? Let’s find out.

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Polyglot Wannabe? Start a Business to Learn Languages

When you’re setting out to do something ambitious, the first instinct is usually to get rid of distractions, and focus only on the daunting task at hand. This is how works of art are conceived, heart transplants performed, and (in my household at least) breakfasts cooked.

But sometimes, the right thing to do seems to be the opposite. Learning languages may be one of these things. As a language learner and a former business owner, I’m going to try to sell you a weird idea today.