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New Language Learning Dilemma: To Note, or to Log?

The idea came to me after a boat show. It’s about captains, sailors, and independent foreign language learners. I hope it makes sense to you – as it begins to make sense to me – and I’m certainly looking forward to discussing it with you!

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Guerrilla Language Learning Update: What Money Makes

When I was starting up my business, I learned a lot about marketing. And Guerrilla Marketing – which inspired this challenge – was a particularly strong inspiration. Among other things, it taught me a thing or two about money. Now, as a keen language learner, I’m using these lessons, and learning even more. Here’s how.

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Gamification – a useful innovation for language learning or just a fad? – #ELTChat summary

This post is a summary of an #ELTChat. If you know what it is, I hope you enjoy reading this and take a while to contribute or share. If you still don’t know what ELTChat is about – head over to the project’s website and give it a go. You’ll be glad you did!

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Fire Your Teachers If They Don’t Ask This Question

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It’s customary to exaggerate a little in the post headline. But not this time. I would find it hard to think of a more important question for learners. Here’s where I heard it.

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Minimum Effective Dose in Language Learning: how little can you do?

Guys, I must confess this up front: I’m not sure if this will ever work. This post is an invitation to discuss things – not a statement of fact or a definite prescription to follow. Here goes, then!

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DIY language learning materials: a one-page cheat-sheet

Here’s my New Year present for all of you, language lovers! 2013 will surely be a great year for you. When it comes to learning a foreign language, this PDF cheat sheet may help.