Losing the ability to understand and use a language is known as language attrition. It is an incredibly common process, effecting most language learners at some point in their life, and can be really frustrating.
Today, I’m going to define and explain language attrition and then will give you all some advice on how to avoid it happening to your English abil ... Show More
Jul 13
396. 10 Years Language Learning: Lessons I'd Give My Younger Self (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In August 2016, I moved to a small town on the Japanese island of Shikoku. I had almost no Japanese ability and I didn't have an expectation that I'd stay very long in Japan. Maybe I'd stay in Japan for one year. 10 years later, though, I'm still in Japan. I'm now married. I have ... Show More
28m 58s
Jul 6
395. What Was the USA Like in 1776? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When I think of the USA, I picture New York's skyscrapers, Hollywood movies, and Silicon Valley technology companies. I think of the world’s largest economy, and the most powerful country, with a population of more the 340 million people. But what was the USA like when it was fir ... Show More
28m 30s
Jun 2016
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
9m 15s