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Sep 2024
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80/20 rule: learn any language with the ...

Steve Kaufmann
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In this video, I discuss the 80/20 rule and how it applies to language learning. I'll explain why I don’t worry about high-frequency words and how balancing big-picture input with focused study has been helping me make progress in Turkish. 
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