The benefits of boredom

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We discuss this story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too. 

Общение – многоплановый процесс. Мы беседуем, спорим, обмениваемся мнениями. В уроке ты узнаешь новые слова на эту тему. 

In this video I discuss some common misconceptions about language and vocabulary acquisition and share my strategy for learning vocabulary in a new language. 

Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story. 

Learn about verbs that we use when we talk about what someone else has said. 

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