Daily Archives: September 29, 2014

Cheer up! Here’s a hug.

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jreidy17

There will be days in your language learning journey that you need encouragement. When confronted by a problem, it is easy to forget all the progress you have made up to this point. Life happens.  It will include rain storms, … Continue reading →

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Brain Melt

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jreidy17

Originally posted on Blog of Kai:
I’ve had a massive headache today so couldn’t continue with yesterdays WIP, but did a rough sketch instead:

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Glossika sentences worming into my brain

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jreidy17

Learning a second language has brought me many surprises. Today, I stepped out of my comfort zone and made a video describing Glossika. It is my first Youtube video. I am incredibly nervous in the video, and I was speaking … Continue reading →

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Small Talk: Listening

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jreidy17

I’ll state the glaringly obvious.  To make conversation, one must listen. While beginners focus on what they will say, struggling with putting together sentences, getting pronunciation correct, and learning vocabulary, it is just as important to be able to listen and … Continue reading →

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Tell me about yourself

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jreidy17

As a language learner, do you have a prepared introduction? Job interviews often start with “Tell me about yourself”. The interviewer is giving you an opening to shine.  Are you articulate, confident, and able to handle an unstructured situation?  Will … Continue reading →

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