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Mar 2023
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Episode 206: EwK206 - 8 ways to improve ...

KIRSTY MAJOR
About this episode

Sometimes we neglect our active language skills because it can be easier or more enjoyable to focus on the passive ones.

 

In today’s podcast episode, I explain the difference between active and passive language skills. I then give you 8 ideas of things that you can do to improve your active language skills.

You can find out more on the show notes page:
https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode206
and you can find more information about the conversation club here:
https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/conversations

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