This category covers miscellaneous topics, including punctuation, pronunciation, and even the blog author’s journal, which features her thoughts, stories, experiences, and more.
Have you ever wondered whether to use “how about” or “what about” in a sentence? You might feel like you understand the difference but aren’t completely sure. If that sounds familiar, this post is for you. It will help you clearly distinguish between the two and give you a chance to practice using both with confidence.
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.
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.
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