I learned Chinese in 1968. Here's how I would do it now

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Why SLOW IS BETTER in language learning

Today I want to talk about learning slowly — and why if you accept that learning a language takes time, learning slowly actually gets you there faster. 

Why reading is the KILLER APP for language learning

After an hour of focused reading in Persian, I felt my grasp of the language jump forward, and it reminded me why reading is the most powerful tool we have for acquiring a new language. 

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