Learning a new language is easier said than done, and English in particular is a tricky one to master. It is a language that has absorbed influences from other languages and is still constantly evolving, with rules that seem like they’re never followed. On the internet, resources abound, but English language learners, particularly those who immigrate as adul ... Show More
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Six Flags Roller Coaster Deaths, and the Warning Signs Missed
Last week, a man on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia died when he was ejected from the ride — a death that follows a pattern of apparent safety incidents on Six Flags roller coasters nationwide. A recent CNN investigation into Six Flags Magic Mountain, located ... Show More
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3 Surprising English Learning Strategies Proven to Boost Your Skills, Confidence, and Job Prospects
<p>Are you struggling to improve your English skills? Do you feel like you're not making any progress? If so, you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to learn a new language, especially as an adult. But there are some surprising strategies that can help you boost ... Show More
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'I'm Willing To Fight For It': Learning A Second Language As An Adult
Becoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for adults, is it impossible? Short Wave hosts Maddie Sofia and Emily Kwong dissect the "critical period hypothesis," a theory which linguists have been debating for decades — with the help of Sarah Frances Phillips, a Ph.D. ... Show More
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095 - How does it feel to be fluent in English?
<p>When you're learning a language, it's common to feel sad about your progress.<br /> <br /> You want to become fluent... but it seems like that goal is so far away!<br /> <br /> If you hear an expression that you don't know, or have difficulty understanding a fast conversation, ... Show More
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<p>Listen with FREE Digital Transcript only on the <span style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href="https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Do you ever feel like English seems so easy for other people ... Show More
<p>"<em>I'm just bad at languages,</em>" "<em>I'm too embarrassed to speak,</em>" "<em>I'm too old to learn.</em>" These are some of the things people learning English tell themselves.<br /> In this episode, Ethan, Andrea and Justin discuss these and a few other common excuses an ... Show More
