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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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Getting Closer: How to Figure Out Your Integrative Motivation

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Photographer's mantra: "Come closer" - works for learning languages as well.

“So, where are you guys from?”

We had just finished a delicious paella and were settling the bill with a charming Spanish waiter. The city was British (well – Welsh), the restaurant – Spanish. All around us, people were easing into what promised to be a nice, sunny weekend – many languages, nationalities and styles. It felt right to be asked, and OK to be able to answer the way we did.