Category: Other

This category covers miscellaneous topics, including punctuation, pronunciation, and even the blog author’s journal, which features her thoughts, stories, experiences, and more.

Staying Motivated: Affirmations For Learners

Staying Motivated: Affirmations For Learners

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Dear readers, whether you’re visiting this blog for the first time or are a regular, thank you for stopping by. This post is meant to be a little treat if you’re looking for affirmation, understanding, and support—particularly if you’re feeling stuck or unmotivated in your learning journey. Since our main focus here is language learning, I’ll approach it from that perspective again, but keep in mind: these thoughts apply to anyone working to acquire a new skill through hardship and frustration. When progress feels slower than expected and you start to feel lost or disheartened, I hope you’ll come back to this post.

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Living Abroad, Learning the Language – Why is it Still Hard?

Living Abroad, Learning the Language – Why is it Still Hard?

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So, you’ve been living in a foreign country for a while and learning its language for about the same amount of time. You expected your level to be much higher by now—that communication would no longer be such a challenge after so much time immersed in the environment. Yet somehow, despite making considerable progress, you’re still struggling. In everyday situations, you often feel uncertain, unable to express yourself clearly or follow the natural flow of native speakers’ speech.

Let’s explore the potential blockers and dive into the psychology behind this experience. Along the way, you may gain new insights, find fresh inspiration, regain your confidence, and hopefully pick up some practical strategies to help you move forward.

Aren’t you on the plateau?
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Small Talk: Two Moms at a Park

Small Talk: Two Moms at a Park

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If you’re someone who freezes up when small talk suddenly becomes necessary—especially in English, which isn’t your first language—this Small Talk series is just for you. Each post will give you fresh, practical ideas for what to say in different everyday situations. You’ll learn natural expressions to help keep the conversation flowing and build confidence in your speaking skills.

In this post, we’ll look at a casual exchange between two moms who meet at a park while watching their kids play. They don’t know each other at first, but end up sharing a bench—and a light conversation. It’s the kind of moment that can feel awkward if you’re not sure how to start or respond, but with the help of this example, you’ll be better prepared when it’s your turn to join in. So read on—this will be fun, useful, and totally doable.

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