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An italki Review by Language Obsessives — 200+ Lessons, 10+ languages
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An italki Review by Language Obsessives — 200+ Lessons, 10+ languages

ByDana Hooshmand September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

We used itakli to learn several languages, and speak 10 between us. This is our italki review from long-term users.

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Chinese Characters / Kanji in Martial Arts
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Chinese Characters / Kanji in Martial Arts

ByDana Hooshmand September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

Chinese Characters in Martial Arts that you see in wall hangings, on uniforms, or in random other places.

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How Hard is Turkish for English Speakers? An Analysis
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How Hard is Turkish for English Speakers? An Analysis

ByDana Hooshmand September 8, 2023September 14, 2023

An analysis of how hard Turkish is for English speakers, looking at grammar, writing system, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

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Turkish Vowel Harmony — Explained Simply
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Turkish Vowel Harmony — Explained Simply

ByDana Hooshmand September 1, 2023September 14, 2023

A simple explanation of Turkish vowel harmony, using tables and clear examples.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) vs Language Learning — A Linguist’s Perspective
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) vs Language Learning — A Linguist’s Perspective

ByDana Hooshmand August 27, 2023September 1, 2023

Reflections on comparing learning a martial art with language learning.

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Dog Eat Dog MMA Review — The Best Combat Sports Gym in Florence, Italy
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Dog Eat Dog MMA Review — The Best Combat Sports Gym in Florence, Italy

ByDana Hooshmand August 23, 2023August 25, 2023

A review of my time training in MMA with Marco Santi at Dog Eat Dog in Florence, Italy.

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Learn Languages Faster as an Adult
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Learn Languages Faster as an Adult

ByDana Hooshmand August 19, 2023August 19, 2023

How adults can learn languages much faster than children, and how to use your age and experience to your advantage in learning.

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Why Italian Is My Favourite Language (And Why You Should Learn It)
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Why Italian Is My Favourite Language (And Why You Should Learn It)

ByDana Hooshmand August 19, 2023August 19, 2023

Why Italian’s my favourite language — and why you should consider learning it.

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An Introduction to Turkish Grammar and What Makes it Different
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An Introduction to Turkish Grammar and What Makes it Different

ByDana Hooshmand August 14, 2023September 14, 2023

The main features of Turkish grammar that you’ll need to learn as a student of the language.

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Korean vs Chinese — Complete Analysis of Similarities and Differences
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Korean vs Chinese — Complete Analysis of Similarities and Differences

ByDana Hooshmand July 15, 2023September 10, 2023

Analysing Korean vs Chinese — Vocabulary, grammar, phonology, and assessing which is harder.

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