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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) vs Language Learning — A Linguist’s Perspective
Editorial | Language Learning Guides and Resources | Languages | Martial Arts Guides, Vocabulary, Reviews, and Resources | Skills

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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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)
Editorial | Italian Language Learning | Languages | Travel

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
Editorial | Languages | Turkish Language Learning Resources

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
Chinese Language Learning | Editorial | Korean Language Learning Resources | Languages

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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How Hard is Italian for English Speakers?
Editorial | Italian Language Learning | Languages

How Hard is Italian for English Speakers?

ByDana Hooshmand July 7, 2023August 14, 2023

Looking at how hard Italian is for English speakers, considering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more.

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Why and How to Learn Horse Riding in Argentina
Argentina | Editorial | Skills | Travel

Why and How to Learn Horse Riding in Argentina

ByDana Hooshmand July 4, 2023September 1, 2023

A review of learning horse riding in Argentina. Why learn horse riding there, and some tips on how to do it.

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“Why Do They Switch to English?” — Thoughts, tips and tricks for language explorers
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“Why Do They Switch to English?” — Thoughts, tips and tricks for language explorers

ByDana Hooshmand July 2, 2023July 12, 2023

Some thoughts and tips on when people switch to English, when you were speaking to them in the native language.

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(Scary) Pro Tip: Delete Your Old Flashcards!
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(Scary) Pro Tip: Delete Your Old Flashcards!

ByDana Hooshmand July 1, 2023July 1, 2023

A suggestion for long-term language learners: Throw away or delete your old flashcards.

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A Long List of Surprising Things about Buenos Aires and Argentina
Argentina | Editorial | Travel

A Long List of Surprising Things about Buenos Aires and Argentina

ByDana Hooshmand June 4, 2023July 3, 2023

Things that surprised us about living in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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