We often assume that if we read more, listen to more, learn more and collect more information, we will naturally become better at using it. But learning something and being able to use it when the moment comes are not quite the same thing. I see this clearly in English. Professionals spend years learning new […]
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Does learning a second language weaken your first? Not in my experience. One of the most interesting benefits of learning and teaching foreign languages has been discovering how often the process makes people more conscious of their own language. Something that has been completely familiar can suddenly become visible when another language provides a point
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Why are most learners so worried about phrasal verbs? Because there are a lot. And they are used a lot. Not only in casual spoken English, but also in professional communication. For me, the creativity (and beauty) of the English language begins with phrasal verbs and idioms. That is where you enter the real game.
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