DON'T overcomplicate language learning

DON'T overcomplicate language learning

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The pros and cons of Duolingo

Duolingo has 135 million users — but most of them aren't using it as the gateway to real language learning that it can be. 

I learned Japanese in 1971. Here’s how I would do it now

After learning Japanese in Tokyo in 1971 and speaking it for over 50 years, I share the five things I'd do differently today. 

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