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Feb 2023
25m 29s

My Experience Learning Languages | E5

Speakeasy English
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[E5] Today we talk about my own personal journey learning Spanish and then French. We talk about the old, traditional method of learning languages by studying grammar and memorizing words on flashcards --- and how that compares to learning a language naturally - by listening, reading, and using the language. Don't forget to check out the free transcript of t ... Show More
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