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What's the Secret to Learning a Language?
What is the secret to not just studying, but truly acquiring a language? It's not only about memorizing words and putting them together....
Lauri
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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I'm Writing a Book.
...an e-book, that is. Hey, it's Lauri! It's been a while, but I'm still here to help you succeed with languages. This news may seem a...
Lauri
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Struggling with Burnout? Here's Your Escape Route.
It’s January, but it’s not too early to already be suffering with burnout. If you began learning a language BEFORE the new year, there’s...
Lauri
Jan 27, 20243 min read
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The Language & Culture Connection
When I studied in university, I chose a minor in what can be summarized as “Foreign Languages and Cultures,” which encompassed many...
Lauri
Jan 20, 20245 min read
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Domino Effect: How Languages Change(d) My Life
"Learning a language will CHANGE your LIFE." I say this often, and it could sound extreme. But for me, it's true. Languages started a...
Lauri
Jan 13, 20246 min read
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You Should Visit Warsaw: Here's Why (City Blog)
Warsaw is my favorite city so far. There are a million reasons which you’ll see in this blog, and that’s why I’m so excited to write...
Lauri
Jan 5, 202410 min read
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Always Wanted to Learn a Language? Let's Make It Happen in 2024.
I am writing this post from the comfort of my "home for the holidays" decision, drinking scalding hot tea and brainstorming my plan for...
Lauri
Dec 29, 20233 min read
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You'll Never Be a Perfect Learner... and That's Okay
Learning plans are highly personal and customizable. They reflect the preferences, differences, and capacities of the people who use...
Lauri
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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"When in Rome..." - The Mechanics of Thinking as the Natives Do
Hello, all! Based on request, I chose to write this post to discuss some of the behaviors and good practices which will help you think...
Lauri
Oct 3, 20235 min read
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What is "Being Fluent," Anyway? - Part II (YOUR Input)
Welcome back, learners and language enthusiasts! Last time, I went over the definition of “fluency” given to us by the International...
Lauri
Sep 24, 20234 min read
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What is “Being Fluent,” Anyway? - Part I
Fluency is somewhat of a moving target. For me, it’s unfortunate but true that fluency is not a promise, a never-ending contract, or a...
Lauri
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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5 Tips for Overcoming the Struggle to Memorize
For most of us, the biggest problem in learning a new language goes beyond pronunciation, spelling, or grammar structure. Although we...
Lauri
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Hello, it's me! Welcome!
Hi there, I'm Lauri! First and foremost, I want you to know that I am here and writing in order to help. Everything I post here is meant...
Lauri
Aug 27, 20232 min read
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